Prabowo Subianto is an Indonesian politician and former military officer. He was born on October 17, 1951, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Prabowo is known for his role as the commander of the Special Forces in the Indonesian Army and has been involved in various political activities since the late 1990s. He has run for the presidency of Indonesia multiple times, notably in the 2014 and 2019 elections. In addition to his military career, Prabowo is the chairman of the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra). His political stance often emphasizes nationalism and economic development. He has been a controversial figure, facing criticism for his past military actions and human rights issues.