Spoilt for choice in the 2009 elections, almost three dozen political parties to choose from, most with their own acronym.

Bibit–Rustriningsih's win in Central Java continues PDI-P domination, with the PKS a distant third.

Sadanand Dhume's My Friend the Fanatic - Travels with an Indonesian Islamist.

The Justice Party's ideology, recent electoral wins, and chances of success for 2009 general and presidential elections.

The PKS continues its mini winning streak in regional elections, this time in North Sumatra.

Islamic parties on track for victory in the West Java election.

Indonesia's lukewarm response to Kosovo statehood.

Perlombaan Miss Indonesia di Palembang dituduh menyebarkan sipilis.

The Miss Indonesia beauty contest in Palembang is accused of spreading syphilis.

Perselisihan Israel dan Palestina, sekaligus hubungan Indonesia dengan Israel.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and Indonesia's relationship with Israel.

Merambatnya Islam lunak di Indonesia menurut pemerhati mancanegara.

Indonesia is founded on discrimination against minorities, says Dragonwall.

Both Islamic militants and Golkar lose in the South Sulawesi election.

Juwono Sudarsono offers advice for democracy obsessed westerners.

Press freedom is threatened in the outcome of the Soeharto vs. Time libel case.

Ross on Metro TV's Chinese-language news service, Xin Wen.

Australia insults president Yudhoyono.

Golkar's religious roadshow, led by Priyo Budi Santoso.

Centrist political leaders, young and old, criticise religion based laws.