INDICATIONS that President Joko Widodo is supporting Prabowo Subianto in his wish to run for president in 2024 are proof that there is nothing eternal in politics. After running against each other in the 2014 and 2019 elections, Jokowi made an about face when he appointed Prabowo minister of defense in his second administration.

The recruitment of Prabowo divided Jokowi’s supporters. Some regretted the decision because Prabowo has a track