ALTHOUGH the sound of grenades that exploded in Aceh did not reach Jakarta, it does not mean that the capital does not suffer from the consequences of the conflict there. Indeed, it was reported that the conflict in Aceh undermined the position of Sudi Silalahi as Secretary to the Coordinating Minister for Political & Security Affairs.

Since mid-April, it was reported that Silalahi would be removed from his post. The reason: the senior I