Published 27 Jan 2025

Authors: Siwage Dharma Negara|Leo Suryadinata

Indonesia has joined the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa organisation. How will this impact its ties with the United States?

Indonesia under President Prabowo Subianto has officially joined the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) organisation as a full member. Chair Brazil announced this on 6 January 2025. BRICS’ decision to accept Indonesia’s membership indicates motivation to expand the bloc’s influence in promoting emerging economies, especially in the Indo-Pacific.

Prabowo probably sees joining BRICS as a chance for another leadership role in the international arena. The president envisions himself as a modern-day Sukarno, Indonesia’s founding father and first president. Sukarno was a major proponent of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and greatly influenced Indonesia’s foreign policy during the Cold War era. In the current geopolitical context, Prabowo wants to cast Indonesia as a potential bridge between the global North and South.

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