The President-elect Prabowo Subianto has been recognized as one of the most influential Muslim figures in the world for 2025, ranking 18th out of 500 notable figures. This accolade was published in “The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims 2025”. Prabowo’s strong nationalist leadership, focus on economic development, and assertive foreign policy have earned him this recognition.
His victory in the 2024 presidential election was a key factor in his global appeal, with the Indonesian public seeing him as a leader who can drive the nation towards progress and prosperity, especially on the international stage. Prabowo’s military background and economic policies have garnered support from a broad spectrum of society.
As Indonesia’s Defense Minister, Prabowo has made significant contributions, including providing aid to fellow Muslims in other countries, particularly Palestine. He sent humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Indonesian Navy’s hospital ship and made personal donations to support Palestinian students.
At the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in 2024, Prabowo expressed Indonesia’s willingness to send peacekeeping forces to Gaza if needed and requested by the UN. This demonstrates his commitment to promoting peace and security in conflict-ridden regions.
As Indonesia’s 8th President, Prabowo faces the challenge of uniting the country, focusing on economic growth, and social welfare. His presidency is expected to bring about changes in Indonesia’s domestic and foreign policies, potentially reshaping the country’s role in Southeast Asia and on the global stage.
