Indonesian Minister Prabowo Subianto is positioning himself to become the country’s first ‘foreign president’ by strengthening ties with Russia through military exercises, despite opposition from Western leaders. These actions signal Indonesia’s willingness to make independent choices on the international stage while maintaining its historical neutrality, especially regarding the Ukraine conflict. As a proponent of the Non-Aligned Movement, Indonesia under Prabowo aims to assert its sovereignty and pursue a distinct global identity, even if some of its choices attract controversy.