Politics

The successful new party PKS is a moderate alternative to radical Islamism

Elections do nothing to eliminate sources of social tension

Acehnese living in Indonesia face fear and misunderstanding

My journey: from the village to exile

Military-inspired nationalism hurts those who defend the Acehnese

A voice from Aceh’s civil society movement says it’s time for self-criticism

Why is solidarity for Aceh so much weaker than for Timor?

Nothing should be taken at face value in Aceh

Those who support the Acehnese should not support GAM

Challenging the myths about Aceh’s national liberation movement

Environmental groups protest a power plant at Lovina

Preman have had to change in order to stay in business

An election official resists massive bribery in last year’s election

A new parliamentarian discovers shocking truths

New provincial borders don’t solve old problems

Building trust through trade in Ambon

For the Forest Tobelo people, regional autonomy is a mixed blessing

Bugis IDPs have travelled as warriors, farmers, fishers and traders

As reconstruction moves into high gear, it’s time to listen to tsunami victims