On Mr. Camdessus Orders
October 10, 2006
JALAN Cendana, January 15, 1998. Michel Camdessus stands behind President Suharto, hovering arrogantly over his shoulder. With arms crossed over his chest, this director from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) watched as the Senior General stooped over in defeat to sign an agreement containing a list of IMF conditions regarding economic reforms for the country he has ruled for 32 years. The world cheered. Asiaweek magazine immediately named Ca
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