The wives of Noordin Top

The wives of Noordin Top

The media portrays women who marry terrorists as victims, but the reality is far more complex
More educated, more ruthless

More educated, more ruthless

From the Archive David Bourchier (ii53: Jan-Mar 1998) looks at the new generation of military leaders, after a big shakeup between July and October 1997
'Selamat Berbuka Puasa'

'Selamat Berbuka Puasa'

In South Kalimantan local politicians target TV screens with strategically-placed messages for Ramadan
Review: Islam and nation

Review: Islam and nation

Review: Edward Aspinall’s ambitious study of the Acehnese rebellion provides valuable insights into this complex conflict
A shadow falls

A shadow falls

Review: Andrew Beatty’s new book tells the story of his experiences in a Banyuwangi village
The right to choose

The right to choose

Indonesian activists keep fighting to have abortion decriminalised
A disaster, but not genocide

A disaster, but not genocide

Migration has caused many problems in Papua, but it is not part of a genocidal master plan
Heritage and paradox

Heritage and paradox

Wayang Golek is proclaimed a masterpiece, but what is its future?
Not just a piece of paper

Not just a piece of paper

The state’s requirements for marriage registration disadvantage poor rural women
'When Love Glorifies God'

'When Love Glorifies God'

Islamic film is emerging as a new genre in the Indonesian film world
Decorated for success

Decorated for success

Photo essay: Competition leads to artistry and danger on the streets of Kupang
Equal access?

Equal access?

Indonesia’s premier university needs to take action to improve facilities for disabled students
Ponari and the sorcerer's stone

Ponari and the sorcerer's stone

A little boy’s miracle-working throws light on the workings of the Indonesian state and the hunger for salvation amongst ordinary people
The Aceh Party

The Aceh Party

The elections were tense in Aceh but in the end helped to consolidate the peace process
A second revolution?

A second revolution?

Dangdut music continues to be a vital part of Indonesian popular culture

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