Indonesia: Presidential candidates set to spar on foreign, defense policies

WNAM Monitoring: The three 2024 presidential contenders have declared their readiness for the third election debate on Sunday on geopolitics, international relations, globalization, international politics, defense and security, amid an increasingly tense regional landscape and pressures for Indonesia to equip itself better for potential conflicts. Among the hot-button issues expected to be raised during the debate are the recent influx of Rohingya refugees into Sumatra, as well as Indonesian Military (TNI) modernization. Foreign policy analysts also hope that the event will explore each candidate’s strategic policies in navigating a superpower rivalry that poses threats to the region.