AS head of state, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is empowered to “make peace” between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) the police and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO). But at last week’s meeting, the President spent more time calling for synergy between the law enforcement bodies than discussing the roots of the conflict.

In fact, the President gave the impression of weakening the effort to stamp out corruption. For example, he e