Indonesian President Joko Widodo faces two huge challenges. The first is political, even existential, and has mesmerized the country for the last fortnight. The second is economic, less well known and less urgent, but will also test his leadership mettle.
The stakes are high. With steely resolve and good management, Widodo could emerge stronger. But succumbing to expediency would weaken him irreparably as a political leader; some have even suggested that his administration could end prematurely.
