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Lontar Publishing’s John McGlynn speaks with Petia Dimitrova about the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair 2015 at which Indonesia is the Guest of Honour nation and about the challenges of publishing Indonesian literature in translation

Translations of Indonesian literature offer insights into both the universality and particularity of Indonesian culture and society

CONQ – a web series has captured a huge and loyal viewing audience

Elections in Indonesia. Credit: Josh Estey. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Nils Bubandt brings an exciting new approach to the study of Indonesia's politics

Julia Byl’s ethnographic study reveals a musical tradition formed by its interactions with other cultures and musical influences

The Youth Interfaith Forum on Sexuality links faith and sexuality to encourage participation in the fight against discrimination

Buffalo are a traditional source of wealth and social status in Sumba - Jacqueline Vel, Sumba, November 2014

The new Village Law pumps money directly into subsistence villages: a crazy idea, or new development paradigm?

Putu Wijaya. Image courtesy of Lontar Publishing

Arguably Indonesia's finest living writer of fiction, Putu Wijaya reflects on Indonesia's nationhood in his short story, 'Freedom'.

Hundreds gather in front of the Istana Negara in a peaceful demonstration, including representatives from migrant worker organisations, groups opposing the death penalty, and concerned individuals Photo: Sring from Indonesia Migrant Workers Network (JBMI)

Personal cost of execution knows no borders

A new emerging market, Pasar Waiheru. Photo: Hatib Kadir

A recent visit to Ambon shows that trade is helping to bridge the divide in a religiously segregated society

Bringing Indonesian literature to the world

Review: Lontar’s Modern Library of Indonesian Literature

LGBT Indonesians bring entertainment and activism together online

Review: Democracy, corruption and the politics of spirits in contemporary Indonesia

Review: Exploring the musical pasts of the Toba Batak

When sexuality meets faith

Cash for the cashless

Freedom

Collateral damage

Bridging the divide after conflict

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