IN Indonesia’s political constellation today, Hatta Rajasa is one of the top figures. One month ago at the National Mandate Party (PAN) congress in Batam, Riau Island, Hatta was chosen as party chairman. He also happens to be Coordinating Minister for the Economy, a key role in the cabinet of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Hatta’s close relations with President Yudhoyono are not something that can be covered up. During the last presiden