Indonesia's New Foreign Minister Faces Access Test to Prabowo

Arrmanatha Nasir, a highly qualified diplomat, has been appointed Indonesia's foreign minister, but his effectiveness may be constrained by limited access to President Prabowo Subianto. The appointment signals continuity in foreign policy, yet the operational dynamic between the minister and the president remains uncertain. This matters because Indonesia's diplomatic agility could be hampered if decision-making is centralized in the presidency.