Intoduction to Political Science Assignment, November 25th, 2009

The story of enmity involving the institutions of law upholder such as the police institution and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has spread throughout our country. The case became fascinating when the office of supreme attorney also took a ‘role’ in the hostility. A small number of high officials also mentioned in a recorded talk including the misuse of president’s name. Of course, we express our deeply felt concern over the complicated problem. What is your opinion about the crucial matter above? Please give your own comments in writing essay based on these questions below. The assignment (HW) should be submitted in the first meeting after the mid-term exams;

1. What is the background of the matter?
2. Who are involved in the matter?
3. According to you, is this case merely a law case, political case, or combination of the two?
4. Who is Anggoro? What is his conspicuous role in the outset of the story?
5. Who is Anggodo? Is he in cahoots with Anggoro in gaining the goal?
6. Why does Susno Duaji accuse KPK of having tapped his telephone’s talk?
7. What is the impact of the case to Indonesian democracy and the fighting against corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN)?
8. How do police know and investigate the involvement of non-active KPK’s high officials?
9. What is your idea to overcome the problem both in the short and the long ranges?
10. Is either Antasari Azhar or Susno Duaji found guilty since the two prominent figures met Anggoro in Singapore?

Due date: November 25th 2009