An outsider to all establishments, even artistic ones, Semsar Siahaan is yet to be accorded his rightful place among the ranks of great Indonesian artists

This man’s message is simple — four wives are better for business than one

Golkar still dominates Indonesian politics

Local theatre in Makassar reveals a backlash against Java-centrism

Is democracy stalled? An in-depth survey suggests hope for the future

With Suharto gone, the anniversary of the 1965 coup attempt is more controversial than ever

An Indonesian NGO finds injustices in unexpected places

Foreign policy not poverty reduction drives the Australian aid program

The village of Oelua proves that Indonesians can live with difference.

An Australian aid worker reflects on post-tsunami reconstruction.

Reintegration funds have caused problems as well as solving them.

Blanket travel warnings just don’t make sense

Health promotion in remote Tello islands

Links between corruption and violence in Poso

Old elites are still in power, but direct elections now give voters a choice

Labour on the net

From workers’ rights to democracy

New agreement to end conflict in Aceh creates surprising trust and optimism

Observing social change in Papua

Australia: an alternative West in Asia?