Breaking Bandung
Poor planning is undermining the historical significance of West Java’s capital
Images of Judaism
There is no shortage of images and interpretations of Jews and Judaism in Indonesia
The curtain falls?
The expulsion of Dutch citizens at the end of 1957 appeared to signify the beginning of the end of the Jewish community in Indonesia, but now there are signs of renewal
In memory of a community
The members of Tempo Dulu reminisce about Jewish life in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Jews
This series of articles provides insight into the little-known history of the Jewish community in Indonesia
An obscure history
Jews have been in Indonesia for a very long time, probably since well before the European expansion into Southeast Asia
Gender and politics
Female candidates did better than expected in the 2009 general elections
Veiled controversies
Muslim women gather in a Cirebon bookshop to discuss topics including lesbianism and female circumcision
Memories of a homeland
With mixed feelings, Indisch Dutch Australians still think of Indonesia as home
Review: Becoming Dutch, staying Indo
Van Leeuwen’s book considers the struggles and ironies surrounding Indies heritage in Holland, as the outcome of an absurd colonial history
Being 'Indo'
In a series of weekly articles Inside Indonesia explores the complex stories of ‘Indo’ history and identity
Reggae revolution
Dreadlocked Indonesians adopt the Jamaican music form to speak of local socio-political issues
Postcolonial neglect in Holland
Colonial and anticolonial sentiments lead Dutch scholars to ignore and marginalise Indies postcolonial history
Of fishers and men
Indonesians held in detention in Australia for people smuggling are there because of poverty
Teaching for life
After leaving Indonesia in the bitter fallout of the attempted coup of 1965, Lien Lee dedicated herself to teaching Australian students about her homeland
Stars and stereotypes
The big business of Indo celebrities creates illusory expectations but things may be changing