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What to know what's going on? Ten Minutes On... offers context and a concise analysis of major events and news stories from Guy Burton, a politics and international relations scholar.

Guy draws on his knowledge and experience as a politics and international relations researcher, writer, educator and commentator while working in several universities around the world.

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Ten Minutes On... Indonesia's New President

October 16, 2024 • Guy • Season 2 • Episode 7

On October 20, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo, affectionately known as "Jokowi," will officially hand over power to his successor, Prabowo Subianto. In this episode, we explore who Prabowo is and what his leadership might mean for Indonesia's future. We’ll also reflect on Jokowi's 10-year legacy and discuss the current state of Indonesian democracy. We’ll also delve into the economic prospects for Indonesia in the coming years and its ambitions to become a high-income country.