Eve Warburton's article "Private Power and Public Office: The Rise of Business Politicians in Indonesia" examines the increasing influence of business actors in Indonesia's political landscape. The article argues that over the past decade, under President Joko Widodo, businesspeople have become a significant part of Indonesia's political elite, moving into government roles and shaping policy. This shift is part of a broader transformation in Indonesia's political culture, where business success and entrepreneurship are increasingly valued in political and policymaking circles. The article highlights the growing presence of business politicians in government, including ministers, parliamentary leaders, and campaign managers, and notes that these individuals often have backgrounds in the private sector. The article also discusses the increasing privatization of political institutions and the growing influence of business elites in shaping Indonesia's political and economic policies. The article notes that while business politicians are now seen as legitimate and desirable, the state remains a major economic actor and a critical conduit for certain types of business actors to expand their empires and protect their interests. The article also discusses the impact of this shift on Indonesia's political and economic policies, including the adoption of more market-friendly policies and neoliberal approaches to governance. The article concludes that the rise of business politicians in Indonesia represents a significant political transformation, with business actors now playing a central role in shaping the country's political and economic landscape.Eve Warburton's article "Private Power and Public Office: The Rise of Business Politicians in Indonesia" examines the increasing influence of business actors in Indonesia's political landscape. The article argues that over the past decade, under President Joko Widodo, businesspeople have become a significant part of Indonesia's political elite, moving into government roles and shaping policy. This shift is part of a broader transformation in Indonesia's political culture, where business success and entrepreneurship are increasingly valued in political and policymaking circles. The article highlights the growing presence of business politicians in government, including ministers, parliamentary leaders, and campaign managers, and notes that these individuals often have backgrounds in the private sector. The article also discusses the increasing privatization of political institutions and the growing influence of business elites in shaping Indonesia's political and economic policies. The article notes that while business politicians are now seen as legitimate and desirable, the state remains a major economic actor and a critical conduit for certain types of business actors to expand their empires and protect their interests. The article also discusses the impact of this shift on Indonesia's political and economic policies, including the adoption of more market-friendly policies and neoliberal approaches to governance. The article concludes that the rise of business politicians in Indonesia represents a significant political transformation, with business actors now playing a central role in shaping the country's political and economic landscape.