The efforts of Hasyim Muzadi, the Head of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU)’s Board of Directors, to meet with quarreling national figures have not been in vain. His meeting with Megawati last Tuesday reinforces President Abdurrahman Wahid’s position.

Two weeks ago, President Wahid (a.k.a. Gus Dur) was shaken up a bit. His support in the House of Representatives (DPR) decreased and his political opponents berated some of his unwise moves, amon