Wikileaks revelations: SBY protects Taufik Kiemas and spies on Yusril Mahendra; Mrs Ani accused of being a new Ibu Ten Percent.

The internet has the answers. What's behind the persecution of Ariel Peterpan; a survey of the conspiracy theories out there.

President Obama visited Indonesia and the most substantial thing to come out of the visit was he likes Bakso. 

The debate over whether to award former president Soeharto national hero status; the full list of names to be considered.

The nation's wise, but flighty, leader President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono cancels a visit to the Netherlands on fears he might be arrested for human rights crimes.

A new round of fatwas from the MUI, sperm donation, organ donation, sex change operations.

Sri Mulyani about to leave for Washington as a Managing Director of the World Bank Group.

Indonesian democracy, sinking to new infotainment lows or the popular will in action.

The 'sel mewah' scandal, rich convicts like Artalyta Suryani living in luxury in Jakarta's prisons.

Centurygate scandal, Boediono & Mulyani under pressure, SBY sees dire threats to his good self.

Prominent Indonesian Muslims striding the world stage, winning prizes, and on important lists.

President Yudhoyono's attention focus, the Bibit-Chandra case vs electricity crisis in Jakarta.

A review of "The Indonesia Reader", an anthology of Indonesian history, culture and politics.

Wheeling & dealing in the selection of the 2009-2014 Cabinet, foreign plants & political hacks.

Two clouds with silver linings, Tommy Suharto's bid for Golkar, and sharia stoning laws in Aceh.

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

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

Lacklustre televised presidential debates are a ruling class ruse, rails Ross.

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

BI governor Boediono for vice president, whether a neo-liberal and not religious enough.

Dealing with enemies on the left and the right keeps Nahdlatul Ulama leaders busy talking.

The swine flu scare, H1N1, effects on tourism and industries, and whether it is manmade.

Who president Yudhoyono will choose as his running mate for the "Indonesia Bisa" campaign.

Quick counts for the 2009 national parliamentary general election have Demokrat leading the way.

Press freedom issues over an alleged money politics scandal involving Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono.

Indonesian attitudes to the Darfur issue in Sudan, in comparison to Palestine.