Regions

Tradition helps Minangkabau protect the land from foreign investors

Makassar International Writers Festival and its ripple effects

Truth and irrational violence in West Papua

In 2015 Indonesia signed up the the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to reduce its high rate of maternal mortality. Little progress has been made.

What impact has the pandemic had on the lives of Bali's people, and what possible changes has it left in its wake?

The lives of Bali’s unique population of dogs have also been significantly impacted by the pandemic

After being devastated by the pandemic, will Bali’s tourism industry rebound or have the locals moved on?

A short film festival in Bali found a COVID-safe way to continue to bring people together

A fishing village on the northern tip of Java stays true to its roots

An indictment of Australian policy on East Timor during the Fraser years

Pandangan pribadi tentang hak asasi manusia dan identitas di Papua

A personal view on human rights and identity in Papua

Papuan waria draw on foreign ideals of beauty in their quest for a sense of belonging in their local communities

Racist explanations hide policies and structures that contribute to poverty among Papuans

Reality often falls short of expectations

Indonesia is blessed with considerable potential for renewable energy generation, but so far has been slow to grasp it

Distrust in doctors’ decision making around c-sections is a key cause of Papuans’ avoidance of hospitals