Politics

Review: Power politics

Review: Power politics

Jeffrey Winters’ Oligarchy is an epic work of comparative political insight but has little that is new to add to the study of Indonesia’s politics
Tweeting about politics

Tweeting about politics

Indonesian politicians want to raise their public profile but don’t want the criticism
Facebooking for reform?

Facebooking for reform?

Social media campaigns highlight the need for criminal law reform in Indonesia
Time bomb in Bali

Time bomb in Bali

A culture that suppresses conflict disguises decades-long tensions in Balinese communities
For the good of the people?

For the good of the people?

The challenges of governing ‘societal organisations’ pose difficult questions for Indonesian democracy
Convenient thugs

Convenient thugs

FPI thrives when mainstream Muslim groups remain silent
High stakes

High stakes

ASRIANA KEBON speaks to Indonesian underage minors who were returned to Indonesia following age determination hearings in Darwin
They are just Papuans

They are just Papuans

Recent violence shows the authorities share a disturbing mindset about the residents of Papua
A house for all Muslims?

A house for all Muslims?

The United Development Party is determined to survive as a political force
Angels and demons

Angels and demons

While a famous ‘reformer’ tries to undermine Indonesia’s local democratic institutions, the predators come to the rescue
Public works and ethnic conflict

Public works and ethnic conflict

Tarakan’s riots illustrate the risks of collusive public contracting and the continued weakness of local security responses
Some people call me Robin Hood

Some people call me Robin Hood

ELISABETH KRAMER speaks to independent anti-corruption activist Arifin Wardiyanto about his ‘extremist’ approach to fighting corruption
Stars and stereotypes

Stars and stereotypes

The big business of Indo celebrities creates illusory expectations but things may be changing
Who owns the carbon?

Who owns the carbon?

Indonesia’s carbon stores spark international attention
Front stage with the PKS

Front stage with the PKS

At its upmarket congress, Indonesia’s biggest Islamic party tried but failed to convince it has become an open and inclusive party

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