Indonesian VP resignation drama raises stakes for Prabowo as alliances strain

South China Morning Post - Nov 11, 2026

The prospect of Gibran Rakabuming Raka stepping down as Indonesia’s vice-president has raised the stakes for President Prabowo Subianto, with analysts warning that his departure could trigger a scramble for power within the governing coalition and reshape the country’s political alliances. While they differ over whether Gibran, the eldest son of former president Joko Widodo, genuinely wants to relinquish his position, observers say his dilemma reflects shifting political loyalties and the...

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