Indonesia Presidential Hopeful Promises Change, End of Patronage Politics

Indonesia's Defense Minister and presidential candidate, Prabowo Subianto speaks during a televised debate at the Istora Senayan stadium in Jakarta, Jan. 7, 2024. Former Jakarta Governor and presidential candidate Anies Baswedan speaks during the televised debate at the Istora Senayan stadium in Jakarta, Jan. 7, 2024.

After a campaign rally this week, Indonesian presidential contender Anies Baswedan dabbed sweat off his forehead as his convoy inched through a throng of supporters. Suddenly, he jumped out of his van to sign one last autograph for an excited teenage girl.