Politics

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

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

Reintegration funds have caused problems as well as solving them.

An Australian aid worker reflects on post-tsunami reconstruction.

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

Blanket travel warnings just don’t make sense