The final decision on the recent cabinet reshuffle was never a done-deal until the very last minute. That’s because performance was not the sole criteria of whether a minister was in or out. The power struggle between the two main parties in the coalition, the need for balance and close personal relations, featured heavily in the fi nal decision-making. Inevitably, a number of ministers were victims of this seemingly capricious selection method. What last-minute maneuverings took place behind the scenes?

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Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ,