Studies on democratisation in Indonesia have focused more on the drivers, means, and challenges of democratic decline taking place under the administration of President Joko Widodo or Jokowi (2014-2024). Little attention is given to what and how the pro-democracy movements can save the country from falling into the hands of an utterly autocratic regime. To close this intellectual gap, we present an anti-autocratisation study highlighting the political leadership of the new President, Prabowo Subianto. The authors propose two interrelated arguments. First, having been elected in the 2024 presidential election, Prabowo initiated the process of reconciliation among the contesting parties by accommodating them into a big tent of coalition government. To some extent, this move narrows the space for opposition, meaning that the government is very strong and unchecked. Second, Prabowo is trying to consolidate his power beyond the grip of his predecessor, Jokowi. In this context, however, a middle-path style of democratic leadership arises, by which a compromise between state power and democratic values is made. While this form of political leadership works for Indonesia, it is still necessary to consider how real democratic life can be restored.