Resolving the controversy over Timor Leste

Wibawanto Nugroho, Washington, DC

When I read the article entitled “Whatever happened in Krakas, Timor Leste, ‘Pak’ Prabowo?” by Aboeprijadi Santoso (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 20, 2013) I wish it could have provided us with compelling arguments and empirical findings that could resolve the controversy over the incident.

However, after thoroughly examining both arguments and referring to a number of comparative references and historical findings, I conclude that although the article has successfully raised awareness of the issue, the writer fails to establish or empirically prove his hypothesis regarding the connection and causal relationship between Lt. Gen. (ret.) Prabowo Subianto, whose response was published by the Post on Dec. 27, and the alleged events.

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