In this time of political and economic chaos, we arguably need our allies more than ever.

So let’s cut to Tuesday evening, when prime minister Anthony Albanese flew to Indonesia, to meet its president, Prabowo Subianto. It was notable; Albanese’s first overseas trip since being re-elected.

But recent waves of protests against Subianto have erupted in the country, amidst fears that the president is taking Indonesia back to its authoritarian past.

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on what sort of ally Anthony Albanese has in Indonesia’s leader Prabowo Subianto.

In this time of political and economic chaos, we arguably need our allies more than ever.
So let&rsquo;s cut to Tuesday evening, when prime minister Anthony Albanese flew to Indonesia, to meet its president, Prabowo Subianto. It was notable; Albanese&rsquo;s first overseas trip since being re-elected.
But recent waves of protests against Subianto have erupted in the country, amidst fears that the president is taking Indonesia back to its authoritarian past.
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on what sort of ally Anthony Albanese has in Indonesia&rsquo;s leader Prabowo Subianto.

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Is Indonesia’s 'fresh democracy' under threat?

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