President Joko Widodo has tapped two men with military backgrounds for key security posts, a move that signals a potentially tougher approach on both terrorism and defending Indonesia’s maritime rights against encroachment by China. In his second cabinet reshuffle since coming to office less than two years ago, Widodo, known as Jokowi, appointed former military chief Wiranto to one of the most powerful positions in cabinet. The 69-year-old, who goes by one name, becomes coordinating minister for politics, legal and security affairs, replacing Luhut Panjaitan, who moves into the increasingly important maritime affairs role. In doing so, Jokowi drew criticism for picking retired general...
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