Indonesia’s New President Takes a Hard Line Against Corruption: What It Means for Global Economic Integrity

On the 80th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence, President Prabowo Subianto delivered a powerful message that resonates far beyond Southeast Asia. In his first State of the Nation address after nearly a year in office, the former military general didn’t mince words about the rampant corruption bleeding billions of dollars from Indonesia’s coffers.How Does Corruption Drain National Wealth — And Why Should America Care?Subianto revealed that his administration has already identified and reclaimed an astonishing $18.5 billion lost to government corruption through wasteful spending and abuse of power. His call to root out entrenched graft rings familiar to any American who...