A double life

Ki Ageng Balak: a friend for those in trouble with the law.

A conservative turn

Liberal Islamic groups have prompted a backlash.

Debating democracy

School debaters struggle against social norms to promote change.

People in between

There is no home and no justice for failed asylum seekers.

Bitter taste of victory

In Aceh and Timor, violence remains an attractive option for men even after the peace

Picking up the pieces

Rebuilding after an earthquake takes local initiatives as well as aid.

Facing disaster

The 27 May earthquake shook a kingdom, not just a city.

Reviews

Review: A History of Modern Indonesia is written in eloquent prose and contains fascinating information on different eras of Indonesian history.

Islamic liberalism

Islamic liberalism: cause or consequence of the ‘conservative turn’?

Reviews

Review: Opposing Suharto

Daniel S Lev

Doyen of Indonesian law and politics, Dan Lev (1934–2006) was at home with Indonesian activists.

Clifford Geertz

An eminent anthropologist, Clifford Geertz (1926–2006) influenced the work of those who followed.

Contested land claims

Which Dongi people should be compensated for land?

Snakefruit -n- seaweed

Bali’s new Village Ecotourism Network provides an alternative to mass tourism.

Unions act globally

Workers unite to win severance pay for retrenched Securicor Indonesia employees.

Aceh elections

Independent candidates with GAM backgrounds dominate elections for governor and district heads.

Petruk as counsellor

Post-earthquake, Klaten villagers receive laughing therapy through wayang.

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