With his victory in Indonesia¡¯s presidential election all but confirmed, Prabowo Subianto¡¯s ascendance to the country¡¯s top post looks set to usher in a new chapter in Jakarta¡¯s foreign relations.

The ex-general is widely expected to bolster his country¡¯s armed forces and raise Indonesia¡¯s international standing while continuing to avoid aligning with either Washington or Beijing in the superpowers¡¯ rivalry.

But there is also an element of unpredictability when it comes to Prabowo, experts warn.