JAKARTA: Indonesia’s diplomatic corps is entering a new era of being led by a political figure appointed by President Prabowo Subianto (pic), which analysts say indicates a more hands-on approach to the country’s foreign policy that may create a cultural shift within the Foreign Ministry and in its dealings with the world.
After being sworn into office on Sunday (Oct 20), Prabowo did not wait long to announce his cabinet lineup, unveiling in the evening his 48 ministers who are a mix of old hands, as well as a crop of fresh faces.
