Edition 107: Jan-Mar 2012 - Inside Indonesia: The peoples and cultures of Indonesia

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What’s wrong with contemporary Indonesia?

An old leftist looks back at his career in politics, and at the state of Indonesia today

Islamism yes, communism no!

Islamism is taking hold in parts of Java that used to be bastions of the left

Fighting for land

Rural social movements have a rich history in Indonesia, and they have recorded significant achievements in recent years

Locating the power of labour

Workers are not a dominant force in political life, but they are far from being powerless

Pathways to a people’s president

If Indonesians are going to find a candidate to oppose the oligarchs, they need to start organising now

Still an age of activism

Left-wing politics are fragmented, but left-wing ideas are surprisingly influential

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