Indonesia has accepted foreign aid for one of its worst hit provinces, writes Damien Kingsbury*, but corruption and state violence may still prevent it reaching those who need it
The response from the international community to the crisis in (...)
While Indonesia has recently elected an apparent reformist as its new president, compromise already seems standard, writes Damien Kingsbury
Indonesia's new president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has been sworn in to much public acclaim both within (...)
Australia returns its right-wing government much to the consternation of the anti-war constituency, writes Damien Kingsbury from Melbourne
Australia has returned its conservative coalition government for a fourth term, with an increased majority for (...)
The Indonesian High Court absolved high-ranking officers of committing crimes against humanity, writes Damien Kingsbury*
When Indonesia told the United Nations that it would assume responsibility for the prosecution of those involved in the killing (...)
No matter who becomes Indonesia's president, he or she will have to come to grips with the country's economic woes and ethnic tensions, writes Damien Kingsbury* from Jakarta
It was little surprise that the former Lieutenant-General Susilo Bambang (...)
Free and fair elections do not necessarily spell change, writes Damien Kingsbury*
Indonesia went to the polls on 5 July, in the country's first direct democratic presidential elections. If democracy is about having the option of voting, then (...)
Australia's position on the war in Iraq may be misguided, given its dubious success in the "war on terrorism", writes Damien Kingsbury* in Canberra
It is a rule of thumb that when the general environment becomes increasingly uncertain, or dangerous, (...)
Bali may have sealed the political future of Megawati Sukarnoputri, writes Damien Kingsbury from Sydney
The bombing in Bali has had a profound impact upon Indonesian politics. But while many hoped that Indonesia would respond by engaging more openly (...)
The war on terror has finally reached Indonesia, but with far-reaching consequences including the potential blurring of the lines between a civilian government and the military, writes Damien Kingsbury from Melbourne
The bombing of a nightclub on (...)