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On one side stood Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, Hatta Rajasa. Representing the "Red and White Coalition," Prabowo projected an image of strong, decisive leadership. He appealed to voters who yearned for stability, nationalism, and a return to the strongman style of governance reminiscent of the Soeharto era. His campaign was fiery, focusing on sovereignty and a promise to reclaim Indonesia’s pride on the global stage.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) saw a dip. The 2009 Mining Law, which required foreign miners to divest 51% of their shares to local entities by 2014, created a haze of uncertainty. Companies like Freeport-McMoRan and Newmont were locked in tense negotiations with the government over export bans on raw minerals. The "downstreaming" policy (forcing miners to build smelters in Indonesia) was seen as radical protectionism by global investors. indonesia 2014

2014 was a landmark year for the Republic of Indonesia, defined primarily by a historic and hotly contested presidential election, robust economic growth, and a strengthening of its democratic institutions. The year marked a significant political transition from the leadership of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the charismatic Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. On one side stood Prabowo Subianto and his