Australia’s expanding borders

Our border cooperation with regional neighbours has entered questionable territory, writes Savitri Taylor

02 Dec 09 | Comments (0)

Liberalism’s asylum dilemma

There’s a price to be paid if we wish to remain a liberal society, write Savitri Taylor and Brynna Rafferty-Brown

28 Oct 09 | Comments (3)

Indonesia’s new leadership: the Australian connection

The tragic Jakarta bombings earlier this month should not distract our attention from the good news coming out of Indonesia, including an important Australian connection in the new leadership, argues Hal Hill

29 Jul 09 | Comments (0)

The perils of peace

Former rebels have come to power in Aceh but they now face the twin challenges of winning greater autonomy from Jakarta and controlling corruption in their own ranks, writes Edward Aspinall

02 Jul 09 | Comments (0)

Indonesia’s Islamic parties in decline

Last month’s election result shows falling popular support for Islamic parties, with implications for July’s presidential poll, writes Greg Fealy

11 May 09 | Comments (3)

Seeking an alternative to life in limbo

Facing an uncertain future in Indonesia, it’s hardly surprising that some refugees and asylum seekers try to continue on to Australia, writes Savitri Taylor

22 Apr 09 | Comments (0)

The fifth wave

The human cost of turning back boats is too high, writes Peter Mares. So what are the alternatives?

21 Apr 09 | Comments (3)

Lost in translation

Despite the importance of relations with Indonesia, the government is not backing up its Asia-literacy rhetoric with funds, writes Edward Aspinall

20 Feb 09 | Comments (6)