Most initially thought that a meeting between Jokowi and Prabowo would ease political and security tensions. Turned out, however, that that was only a start of series of ‘unfortunate events’ turned into social and security instability. The rise of retired police general Budi Gunawan, who reportedly ‘brokered’ Jokowi-Prabowo’s historic meeting, has shaken up the long rivalry between the police and the military. To subscribe please click here
