Labour takes a citizenship approach Despite the impressive activism of Pekalongan’s labour union, its political clout remains limited Read more
Review: Four perspectives on Hanung Bramantyo’s Kartini Reviewing the history behind and themes in Hanung Bramantyo's Kartini Read more
Comes with the territory Compromises must be made in the quest for indigeneity among the Dayak Meratus Read more
Review: Beyond decent work A new book examines Indonesian labour struggles through the lens of international political economy theory Read more
Hope in the darkness A Hazara fleeing persecution has dedicated her life in Indonesia to helping her fellow refugees in Bogor Read more
No durable solutions A new presidential decree delivers little for asylum seekers and refugees in Indonesia Read more
Essay: Redefining Indonesia Almost twenty years after reformasi, journalist and novelist Leila S. Chudori ponders on the successes and failures of this historic period for Indonesia Read more
The Go-Jek effect Has this phenomenally successful app-based transport service improved the lives of the motorcycle workers it employs? Read more
A dispensable threat LGBT rights and recognition have been under attack in the Indonesian media, for various reasons Read more
‘No more money for our needles’ HIV prevention programs lack financial support, with serious consequences Read more
Review: Women, Sexual Violence and the Indonesian Killings of 1965-66 Pohlman’s study provides sensitive and powerful testimony of the impact of this violence on women and girls Read more
Murdering army, silent church Reverend Mery Kolimon, researcher and advocate working on the 1965 killings in Eastern Indonesia, has a personal connection to this piece of history Read more
Testimony of a messenger A memoir by a former army officer offers insights into Suharto’s moves in October 1965 Read more