A sibling rivalry Since their institutional separation, the relationship between the police and the military has been troubled Read more
Trouble in Paradise A land conflict on the tourist island of Gili Trawangan dates back decades Read more
Corruption Inc Controlling local corruption is one thing; tackling the big guys in Jakarta is quite another Read more
Stable but unpopular Indonesians have a love-hate relationship with their political parties. Read more
Miracle solution or imminent disaster? Jatropha biofuel production in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Read more
Modelling syariah in Aceh A conference in Banda Aceh reveals divergent opinions about what model of Islamic law Aceh should adopt Read more
Postcards from a wasteland Despite being a scene of destruction and heartache, there is a strange beauty in the new landscape created in the wake of the Sidoarjo mud disaster. Read more
Glass ceiling in government Women in the Ministry of Finance face significant obstacles to advancement Read more
Starting early New programs of compulsory religious education for Muslim children in West Sumatra have received little publicity outside that province. Is this a new phase in the Islamisation of Indonesia? Read more
Airport rats On a visit to her home country, a disconcerting experience at Jakarta Airport leads Agustini Putranto to ask: 'Is this what Indonesia has become?' Read more
A veneer of tradition How strong is local tradition in the face of the modern state?ARIANNE VAN DER MEER attends a ceremony in Sumatra's Minangkabau area, famous for its matrilineal culture. She finds that the cultural symbols do survive. But they are now also tools in the hands of the central government. Read more
Courting corruption Indonesians in search of justice can go no higher than the Supreme Court. But whistle blowers have exposed deep-seated corruption within. Worse, the main whistle blower is now threatened with the sack. Read more
Privatising social justice As riots erupt across the country, Suharto is forcing rich companies to contribute to a private anti-poverty foundation. But, for DAVID BOURCHIER and IAN CHALMERS, the move smacks of personal greed. Read more