ASSESSMENTS
For Indonesia's President, a Foreshadowing of Trouble
Jun 28, 2017 | 22:37 GMT
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Forecast Highlights
- The Indonesian opposition will continue to rally Islamist groups against the ruling coalition as local and national elections approach in 2018 and 2019.
- Despite President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's popularity and parliamentary strength, the opposition's tactics will strain the ruling coalition.
- Defending the coalition, in turn, will limit Jokowi's capacity to pursue his ambitious reform agenda.
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