Ten Years after May 1998 Tragedy

May 8th, 2008 | By Barrie | 1 Comment »

This May we are commemorating the 10th anniversary of the May 1998 tragedy, which is better known as the May 1998 riots. This historic incident is an important life-changing... [Read this entry]

Indonesian Democracy: Advances, Setbacks, Options

May 8th, 2008 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Ten years ago, Soeharto’s New Order began to be replaced by the world’s largest New Democracy. It is time for an evaluation. By 2003, Demos (The Centre for Democracy and... [Read this entry]

The Media Dilemma in the 2009 Elections

May 5th, 2008 | By Barrie | No Comments »

A year before the 2009 election, the Indonesian media community faces a stifling prospect. A clause in the 2008 law on legislative elections states “print mass media (must) provide fair... [Read this entry]

69 Parties Take 2009 Elections Registration Form

April 17th, 2008 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Sixty nine political parties took the 2009 elections registration form, but five parties did not show up in the General Elections Commission (KPU) on the last day to take the... [Read this entry]

Independent Candidates and Winning Elections

April 10th, 2008 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Democracy in Jeneponto Community: South Sulawesi

January 6th, 2008 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Indonesians in Focus: Jusuf Kalla

January 4th, 2008 | By Barrie | No Comments »

Jusuf Kalla is known for being quick with a comeback and unafraid to mince words - qualities that have at times landed him in hot water. He began serving as... [Read this entry]

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Book Launch

December 29th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono launched Friday Indonesia on the Move, a compilation of his articles and speeches depicting a “true picture” of Indonesia. Yudhoyono said the book could be used... [Read this entry]

Aceh Struggling: North Sumatra

December 26th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

The Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR), which was given the task of helping to rebuild communities in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami of late 2004, is set... [Read this entry]

Road to Eternal Peace: Poso, Central Sulawesi

December 26th, 2007 | By Barrie | No Comments »

It is debatable whether or not the Malino Peace Treaty has brought significant change to conflict-torn Poso in Central Sulawesi. The significance of the pact, signed on Dec. 20, 2001... [Read this entry]