Alternative views of the terror attacks in Jakarta, Islamic extremism or rogue political and security forces.

Islamic solidarity with the people of Xinjiang, or not, condemning, and getting along with China.

How Indonesia fares in the failed states index of 2009, still thought to be at risk of disintegration.

President Yudhoyono cruises to a first round victory and a second term.

Two international reports on police and military brutality and abuses of human rights.

Doubts raised over president Yudhoyono's ability to win re-election,.. and an IM voter poll.

Mufidah Kalla & Uga Wiranto are hot stuff in the battle for Muslim votes, while Mrs Ani is urged to cover up.

The so-called fatwa against the use of social networking sites like Facebook and Friendster.

The new book "The Islamic State Illusion", taking on hardline Islam in Indonesia.

A top ten of classic soppy Indonesian love songs by female pop singers.