Yudhoyono Presidency

A second revolution?
Dangdut music continues to be a vital part of Indonesian popular culture
Gestures of power and grace
As Minang dance shows, the guiding rules of culture are often unspoken
Moving with the times
An update on dance and music in the reformasi era
Surviving conflict
Aceh’s performing arts have blossomed despite the conflict and the tsunami
A man on a mission
From the highlands of Papua to exile in England, Benny Wenda is a leader of his people
Patrolling sexuality
The authorities and the media promote vigilantism in Aceh
Getting an education
Links to Indonesian schools and universities remain strong in East Timor
Trapped in the legacy of the past
Conflict between Timorese youth gangs and martial arts groups hark back to the Indonesian occupation
Letting go of Indonesian
The choice of Tetum and Portuguese as national languages presents challenges to the new nation
A hybrid popular culture
Indonesian pop music and television still have a significant influence in East Timor
Graphic resistance
Photo-essay: Dissent and struggle are persistent themes of images adorning walls across East Timor
Children of the enemy
A child abducted during the Indonesian occupation returns to her former home
A problematic division
Managing the border between West and East Timor has been an ongoing challenge
Water woes
Private sector participation in Jakarta’s water supply has left many citizens high and dry