The office at Jalan Teluk Betung in Central Jakarta has become a place for Wiranto to meet people. The is the head office of the Institute for Democracy in Indonesia, which is led by the former ABRI (Armed Forces) commander after Suharto stepped down. A number of former student activists have been recruited by Wiranto. "The New Order forced me to be on their opposite side," he told TEMPO.

When he was appointed ABRI commander (1998-1999), G