A month after Indonesia’s 2024 general election, then-President-elect Prabowo Subianto sent a fresh signal on the country’s foreign policy. First, Prabowo chose Sugiono as Indonesia’s foreign minister, replacing his predecessor, Retno Marsudi. The “joint development” between Indonesia and China in the North Natuna Sea began on November 9, 2024. Simultaneously, Indonesia and China reached an “important common understanding” and agreed to establish an Inter-Governmental Joint Steering Committee to operate relevant cooperation. As the proverb states, “The homeowner will not negotiate with the thief who has ransacked his house.”Prabowo’s foreign policy is deeply concerning.