Tag: indonesia
Becoming Dutch, staying Indo
Review: Van Leeuwen’s book considers the struggles and ironies surrounding Indies heritage in Holland, as the outcome of an absurd colonial history Ben...
Introduction to East Timor
By: Dalih Sembiring After approximately 200 years of Portuguese colonialization and more than 20 years of Indonesian rule, the world’s second-youngest state was...
Being ‘Indo’
In a series of weekly articles Inside Indonesia explores the complex stories of ‘Indo’ history and identity <br Yatun Sastramidjaja Starting a new life in...
Of fishers and men
Indonesians held in detention in Australia for people smuggling are there because of poverty Asriana Kebon Indonesian fishers are the sacrificial lambs of the people...
Images of the cockfight in Aceh
Bali is famous for its cockfighting, but Acehnese men love their fighting birds too... By: Scott Naysmith Fighting between cocks occurs instinctively. Less...
Living with Merapi
In the face of disaster, communities in the shadow of the volcano hold fast to their traditional beliefs Abdul Chamid The devastation of the village, one of many in the...
Political Pornography?
By: Putri Fitria The plan to ban Blackberry service voiced by Minister of Communication and Information Tifatul Sembiring (the one who blamed Michelle Obama for...
103: Current Edition
Jan-Mar 2011 Women and Islam Women and IslamReformers, resisters and devotees show the diverse female faces of Indonesian Islam Susan Blackburn Chanting for...
Standing up for morals
A group of women students in Yogyakarta see sexual morality as an issue of national concern Claudia Nef The Islamic campus: The Gadjah Mada University...
Inspired by history
Women in Aceh now have more opportunities to play public and political roles, but they still face many obstacles Eka Srimulyani Ready to lead. Many Acehnese...
