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Rocks in the head: Indonesia's love affair with gemstones

Indonesia has been swept up in a gemstone craze. Enthusiast Houtmand Saragih explains the origins of the trend and why he is such a fan.

Same-sex marriage in Indonesia

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The US Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality has provoked strong reactions in Indonesia. As Hendri Yulius writes, the response to one pop star's support for the decision helps to explain what it means to be Indonesian.

Talking Indonesia: foreign policy under Jokowi

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How does the foreign policy of Indonesia's new president, Joko Widodo, differ to that of his predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue, among others, with Dr Evi Fitriani, from the University of Indonesia, in the second instalment of Talking Indonesia.

Interview: Pat Walsh on the forgetting of East Timor in Indonesia

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Pat Walsh AM spent 12 months travelling across Indonesia to examine the impact of the Chega! and Per Memoriam truth commission reports on Indonesian understandings of East Timor. Indonesia at Melbourne spoke to Pat about the project and prospects for meaningful reconciliation. Photo by Pat Walsh.

Pretrial hearings: who will fix the mess?

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Indonesia has recently seen a run of corruption suspects challenging their investigations in pretrial hearings - and getting off. Former member of the Judicial Mafia Task Force Rifqi Assegaf explains the decisions that have allowed this to occur. Photo by Flickr user Charles Wiriawan.

Papua: dialogue as the road to peace

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Papuan support for dialogue remains strong and widespread, writes Dr Richard Chauvel in this second part of a three-part series on recent developments in Papua. Photo by Jaringan Damai Papua.

Talking Indonesia: political parties and generational change

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Is generational change taking place within Indonesia's political parties? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue and more with Philips Vermonte, from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Jakarta, in the first episode of the new Talking Indonesia podcast.

Kamisan: making human rights visible

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For more than 400 Thursdays, protesters have gathered outside the Presidential Palace in Jakarta to demand state attention to human rights abuses. Dr Ken Setiawan reflects on the significance and impact of Kamisan. Photo by Ucu Agustin

The Rohingya in Aceh: solidarity and indifference

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Although Rohingya asylum seekers received a relatively warm reception from Acehnese citizens, the provincial and national governments have been slow to offer support, writes Dr Antje Missbach.

Rocks in the head: Indonesia's love affair with gemstones

Indonesia has been swept up in a gemstone craze. Enthusiast Houtmand Saragih explains the origins of the trend and why he is such a fan.

Same-sex marriage in Indonesia

,
The US Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality has provoked strong reactions in Indonesia. As Hendri Yulius writes, the response to one pop star's support for the decision helps to explain what it means to be Indonesian.

Talking Indonesia: foreign policy under Jokowi

,
How does the foreign policy of Indonesia's new president, Joko Widodo, differ to that of his predecessor, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue, among others, with Dr Evi Fitriani, from the University of Indonesia, in the second instalment of Talking Indonesia.

Interview: Pat Walsh on the forgetting of East Timor in Indonesia

,
Pat Walsh AM spent 12 months travelling across Indonesia to examine the impact of the Chega! and Per Memoriam truth commission reports on Indonesian understandings of East Timor. Indonesia at Melbourne spoke to Pat about the project and prospects for meaningful reconciliation. Photo by Pat Walsh.

Pretrial hearings: who will fix the mess?

,
Indonesia has recently seen a run of corruption suspects challenging their investigations in pretrial hearings - and getting off. Former member of the Judicial Mafia Task Force Rifqi Assegaf explains the decisions that have allowed this to occur. Photo by Flickr user Charles Wiriawan.

Papua: dialogue as the road to peace

,
Papuan support for dialogue remains strong and widespread, writes Dr Richard Chauvel in this second part of a three-part series on recent developments in Papua. Photo by Jaringan Damai Papua.

Talking Indonesia: political parties and generational change

, ,
Is generational change taking place within Indonesia's political parties? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue and more with Philips Vermonte, from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Jakarta, in the first episode of the new Talking Indonesia podcast.

Kamisan: making human rights visible

,
For more than 400 Thursdays, protesters have gathered outside the Presidential Palace in Jakarta to demand state attention to human rights abuses. Dr Ken Setiawan reflects on the significance and impact of Kamisan. Photo by Ucu Agustin

The Rohingya in Aceh: solidarity and indifference

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Although Rohingya asylum seekers received a relatively warm reception from Acehnese citizens, the provincial and national governments have been slow to offer support, writes Dr Antje Missbach.
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Elite machinations pose major challenge to Golkar’s future

19 August 2024/by Arya Fernandes, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/arya/

Jokowi’s power consolidation: navigating post-election politics

26 March 2024/by A Syahsam Dwi Ihza Muhammad Trisnowidodo, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/syahsam-trisnowidodo/, Januar Aditya Pratama, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/januar-aditya-pratama/

These three parties could shape the future of political opposition in Indonesia

22 February 2024/by Yohanes Sulaiman, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/yohanes-sulaiman/

Prabowo victory secures Jokowi’s legacy

20 February 2024/by Virdika Rizky Utama, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/virdika-rizky-utama/

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