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Indonesia’s Jokowi Builds a Family Empire

Accumulates political dynasty ahead of stepping down in ‘24

Oct 03, 2023
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By: Ainur Rohmah
All in the family

Despite promises to the contrary, President Joko Widodo is leaving a family dynasty behind him, in the latest move to take control of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) via the appointment of his 28-year-old son, Kaesang, who recently joined the party as general chairman. Critics say that is consolidating the presiden…

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