The politics of Imlek In contemporary Indonesia, Imlek is much more than a cultural celebration Read more
Giving up partisan politics? Indonesia's biggest Muslim organizations are having second thoughts about partisan politics Read more
The end of fasting Evolving performances at Hari Raya celebrations are a window into deeper cultural change Read more
When is a public holiday not a holiday? The 100 year anniversary of Indonesia’s ‘National Awakening’ fails to inspire Read more
An evening with Abu Bakar Baâasyir Firebrand preacher’s audience doesn’t burn with enthusiasm Read more
Angel sparks controversy Journalists strike after West Java’s most famous newspaper ‘withdraws’ poem. Read more
Classroom culture shock An Australian teacher trainer learns a lesson (or two) in East Java 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
Making democracy work, Islamically Indonesia’s Muslim educators support democracy, but grapple with how to make that commitment consistent with Islamic law. Read more
Shifting faultlines In the aftermath of religious conflict, ethnic difference is becoming more prominent in Ambon Read more