Uncertain Geopolitics: Expert Believes It's Time for Prabowo to Evaluate Ministers
Several countries are preparing to face uncertain geopolitical and economic conditions amid conflicts involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and Gulf nations. M Jamiluddin Ritonga, a political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, stated that ministers, as policymakers, must possess the ability to resolve problems and act systematically.
“In the midst of global uncertainty, Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet cannot merely carry out routine tasks. Ministers who only perform routines will become trapped in various emerging issues,” Jamiluddin told reporters on Tuesday (31/3/2026).
Jamiluddin hopes that ministers in the Merah Putih Cabinet can resolve problems. He emphasised the need for breakthroughs from the relevant ministries.
“Those ministers will be entangled in various issues. As a result, the ministries they lead will not be able to enhance their performance. Therefore, the ministers in Prabowo’s cabinet must become problem-solvers. Such ministers are appropriate at a time when Indonesia is facing a crisis due to turmoil in the Middle East,” he said.
According to him, every minister must be able to identify, provide solutions, expertly predict, and analyse the root causes of problems. He believes ministers are required to anticipate crises early.
“This has apparently not yet been evident in some ministers in Prabowo’s cabinet. These ministers tend to wait for directions from the president. For example, seeking energy sources other than from the Middle East,” Jamiluddin stated.
“Therefore, during this current crisis, it would be advisable for Prabowo to evaluate his ministers. Ministers who only wait for instructions should be replaced,” he continued.
He proposed that ministers who are weak in resolving problems should be replaced. Jamiluddin does not want such ministers to become a burden to the cabinet.
“So, during this energy crisis, Prabowo should assess his ministers. Ministers who are weak in problem-solving should be reshuffled. Because ministers like this only become a burden to Prabowo,” he added.