Caught in the Crossfire

Further breakdowns in the PKB's relationship with NU are expected. The political party's strength could suffer.

December 7, 2004

ABDURRAHMAN Wahid (Gus Dur) was not the only one shaken by the results of the NU congress in Boyolali—the National Awakening Party (PKB) circles were as well. In any case, Gus Dur is a central figure in this party due to his position as Chairman of the Syuro (Advisory) Council. For that reason, Gus Dur's loss will have a huge impact on the future of the PKB.

This former Indonesian president failed to win the position of Rais Am in the

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