Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan pushes for vague policies in energy and foreign affairs

As Indonesia's presidential election approaches, Anies Baswedan emerges as a distinct candidate, proposing unconventional ideas on energy, foreign affairs, and economic policies.

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2024 02 08T011144Z 1 LYNXMPEK1701C RTROPTP 4 INDONESIA ELECTION ANIES — Presidential candidate and former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan speaks during a televised debate ahead of the general election at the Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 4, 2024. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo/File Photo

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