Indonesia’s Jews

Indonesia’s Jews

This series of articles provides insight into the little-known history of the Jewish community in Indonesia
An obscure history

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

Gender and politics

Female candidates did better than expected in the 2009 general elections
Veiled controversies

Veiled controversies

Muslim women gather in a Cirebon bookshop to discuss topics including lesbianism and female circumcision
Memories of a homeland

Memories of a homeland

With mixed feelings, Indisch Dutch Australians still think of Indonesia as home
Review: Becoming Dutch, staying Indo

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'

Being 'Indo'

In a series of weekly articles Inside Indonesia explores the complex stories of ‘Indo’ history and identity
Reggae revolution

Reggae revolution

Dreadlocked Indonesians adopt the Jamaican music form to speak of local socio-political issues
Postcolonial neglect in Holland

Postcolonial neglect in Holland

Colonial and anticolonial sentiments lead Dutch scholars to ignore and marginalise Indies postcolonial history
Of fishers and men

Of fishers and men

Indonesians held in detention in Australia for people smuggling are there because of poverty
Teaching for life

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

Stars and stereotypes

The big business of Indo celebrities creates illusory expectations but things may be changing
In-between and inside-out

In-between and inside-out

A young Dutch woman with Indonesian roots moves to Jakarta with a mission, but finds culture clashes hard to avoid
Living with Merapi

Living with Merapi

In the face of disaster, communities in the shadow of the volcano hold fast to their traditional beliefs
Review: Muslims in Southeast Asia

Review: Muslims in Southeast Asia

This new collection of essays details the ever-changing relationships between Muslims in Southeast Asia, their nations and the Middle East
Indies memories in bronze and stone

Indies memories in bronze and stone

Indies war memorials get a place in the Dutch landscape but the particular burden of their history remains on Indies’ shoulders

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