The article "Private Power and Public Office: The Rise of Business Politicians in Indonesia" by Eve Warburton examines the increasing influence of business elites in Indonesia's political landscape. It highlights how businesspeople, once considered inferior political actors, now hold significant power and are valued in political and policymaking circles. Under President Joko Widodo, this trend has intensified, with a growing number of business professionals entering government positions and shaping policy. The article argues that this shift reflects a broader transformation in Indonesia's political culture, where private enterprise is increasingly celebrated and seen as a key driver of economic and social development. Business politicians are now seen as legitimate stewards of state institutions, and their influence is evident in the design and execution of state development programs. The article also notes that while this trend has not led to a complete embrace of free markets or a shrinking of the state, it has resulted in a significant change in the composition of the state and a shift in the socio-cultural perception of businesspeople. The rise of business politicians is seen as part of a broader trend of privatization in Indonesia's political institutions, driven by the increasing influence of the private sector in government. The article concludes that this transformation has significant implications for how politics and governance are understood in contemporary Indonesia.The article "Private Power and Public Office: The Rise of Business Politicians in Indonesia" by Eve Warburton examines the increasing influence of business elites in Indonesia's political landscape. It highlights how businesspeople, once considered inferior political actors, now hold significant power and are valued in political and policymaking circles. Under President Joko Widodo, this trend has intensified, with a growing number of business professionals entering government positions and shaping policy. The article argues that this shift reflects a broader transformation in Indonesia's political culture, where private enterprise is increasingly celebrated and seen as a key driver of economic and social development. Business politicians are now seen as legitimate stewards of state institutions, and their influence is evident in the design and execution of state development programs. The article also notes that while this trend has not led to a complete embrace of free markets or a shrinking of the state, it has resulted in a significant change in the composition of the state and a shift in the socio-cultural perception of businesspeople. The rise of business politicians is seen as part of a broader trend of privatization in Indonesia's political institutions, driven by the increasing influence of the private sector in government. The article concludes that this transformation has significant implications for how politics and governance are understood in contemporary Indonesia.