The Politics of Indonesia

"Completely revised and updated, this new edition of The Politics of Indonesia is an engaging and accessible account of the main political issues and challenges confronting Indonesia as it moves forward into the twenty-first century. Since the forced resignation of Suharto as president in 1998, Indonesia has seemingly lurched from one crisis to the next: the country's first democratically elected president, Abdurrahman Wahid was ejected from government; the army has become politically active again; and militant Islamic politics and a chauvinistic nationalism have emerged as significant forces on the political landscape. Now, with the ascension of Megawati Sukarnoputri to the presidency, Damien Kingsbury looks in detail at her style of government and the fundamental issues and concerns facing Indonesia.
The biggest question facing this heterogeneous nation seems to be whether the Republic of Indonesia will be able to hold together or whether this unitary state was just a brief moment in post-colonial history." "This book is a valuable resource for students of Asian studies, politics, and related disciplines. Likewise, it remains essential reading for those wishing to travel or do business in Indonesia and for anyone living in the strategic shadow of this important, diverse, and fragile country."

Progressive traditionalists : the emergence of a new discourse in Indonesia's Nahdlatul Ulama during the Addurrahman Wahid era

Studies the emergence of progressive thought amongst younger ulama, or Islamic scholars in Indonesia. Unlike most earlier traditionalist scholars, who were essentially limited to engaging with the intellectual heritage of mediaeval ulama, these young ulama are able to bridge the past and the present by synthesizing knowledge traditions.

Interview with Mustakim Adipradja

Mustakim Adipradja is an Indonesian who studied Architecture in Australia at the University of Melbourne in the 1960s. He married an Australian, has travelled the world and worked in Australia, Singapore and Indonesia. The interview is conducted in Indonesian by Dr Ahmad Suaedy from the Abdurrahman Wahid Center for Interfaith Dialogue and Peace at Universitas Indonesia and was recorded on 2 January 2014. This set comprises: An interview recording in two parts, a transcript of the interview in Indonesian, a transcript of the interview translated into English.

Interview with Sumbangan Baja

Dr Sumbangan Baja is an Indonesian who studied for a PhD in Australia at Sydney University on an Australian Development Scholarship, 1998-2001. He completed a Masters degree at Massey University in New Zealand, on a New Zealand Government scholarship. He met his wife in New Zealand - she was also an Indonesian student. The interview is conducted in English on 24 October 2014 by Dr Jemma Purdey of Deakin University and Dr Ahmad Suaedy of the Abdurrahman Wahid Centre for Inter-faith Dialogue and Peace at Universitas Indonesia. This set comprises: an interview recording, a photograph, and a timed summary.

Interview with Ikrar Nusa Bakti

Ikrar Bakti is an Indonesian who studied in Australia at Griffith University in 1986. The interview is conducted in Indonesian by Dr. Laely of the Abdurrahman Wahid Centre for Inter-faith Dialogue and Peace at Universitas Indonesia. The interview was recorded on 16 July 2014. This set comprises: an interview recording in Indonesian, a transcript in Indonesian and a photograph.

Interview with Inge Christanti

Inge Christanti is an Indonesian who studied at Curtin University in 2004-2006. She studied on an Australian Agency for Intenational Development (AusAID) Scholarship and completed a Masters in Human Rights Education. The interview was conducted in Indonesian on 30 May 2014 by Dr. Ahmad Suaedy of the Abdurrahman Wahid Centre for Inter-faith Dialogue and Peace at Universitas Indonesia. This set comprises: an interview recording, a transcript of the interview (also in Indonesian), and a photograph.

Interview with Elisabeth (Nophie) Dewi

Elisabeth (Nophie) Dewi is an Indonesian who studied at Victoria University in 2006-2010. She studied on an Australian International Development Assistance Bureau (AIDAB) Scholarship. The interview was conducted in English by Dr Jemma Purdey of Deakin University and Dr Ahmad Suaedy of the Abdurrahman Wahid Centre for Inter-faith Dialogue and Peace at Universitas Indonesia. The interview was recorded on 30 April 2014. This set comprises: an interview recording, a photograph, and a timed summary.