Son-in-Law of Jokowi Loyalist Becomes Indonesia’s Military Chief
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An Indonesian parliamentary commission gave its nod for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s nominee to lead the armed forces as the country seeks increased security to reopen its economy following the pandemic, and as maritime territorial disputes heighten.
General Andika Perkasa, 56, will oversee the army, air force and navy, including the marines. His father-in-law, retired General A. M. Hendropriyono, is a former head of the state spy agency and a Widodo loyalist since he took office as governor of the capital, Jakarta.