Book review: A life told in three parts Translations of Putu Oka Sukanta’s trilogy of novels, bring his stories of struggle, oppression and resilience spanning over sixty years of Indonesian history, to an English-speaking audience Read more
When the bond of love and the thread of debt flow like water For transnational families like those in Manggarai in East Nusa Tenggara, financial stability comes at great emotional cost Read more
Book review: Beyond the pale A major research project on Dutch extreme violence in the Indonesian war of Independence, 1945–1949 Read more
Contesting the religious soundscape A controversial regulation governing the call to prayer sparks a campaign aimed at taking down the Religious Affairs Minister Read more
Essay: Hey Holland, you’re welcome! Indonesia’s independence from the Dutch came at a price – Indonesians are still waiting for them to acknowledge it Read more