Jakarta Election Runoff: On Security Concern & the SBY Factor

The Jakarta gubernatorial election, as we all know, is heading to a runoff (which will be held in April 19). The incumbent pair Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama-Djarot Saiful Hidayat (Ahok-Djarot) is now on a head-to-head race with contender Anies Baswedan and his running mate Sandiaga Uno (Anies-Sandi). The first round of the race was a very intense one, and social tension remains high. Many therefore wonder, whether the period leading to the runoff in April will be as (or more) intense.To subscribe please click here