100-minister cabinet represents

Prabowo’s 100-minister cabinet represents an audacious experiment in governance. Its meticulous construction reflects a balancing act — accommodating political allies, addressing sociocultural sensitivities and ensuring technocratic competence. But accommodating too many interests might prioritise political expediency over effective governance. More significantly, the massive consolidation of power risks further undermining Indonesia’s democratic trajectory. By subsuming opposition voices and distributing patronage broadly, the cabinet erodes the checks and balances essential for a healthy democracy. Overrepresentation of loyalists and political allies undermines the independence of state institutions, fostering a governance culture centred on loyalty over competence. This shift mirrors global patterns where power centralisation has paved the way for autocratic regimes. สล็อต