Monthly Archives: April 2014

On a Javan volcano, tourists and brimstone

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Katherine

The mountain path was wide but steep. Tourists carried backpacks with water bottles and snacks, seeking exercise and fresh air. Meanwhile, local porters carried woven baskets, carefully balanced on bamboo rods, overflowing with impossibly lemon-yellow hunks of stone. Welcome to … Continue reading →

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Indonesia’s legislative elections, even more complex than expected

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Katherine

On April 9th, 2014, across nearly 8,000 islands, the citizens of the world’s third-largest democracy cast ballots for over 235,000 candidates in legislative elections. The Wall Street Journal called it “a massive logistical undertaking”. In this complex environment, none of the … Continue reading →

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A taste of real democracy in Indonesia’s presidential elections

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Katherine

For the first time, democracy in Indonesia might not be something of a sham. We are living in Indonesia in a fascinating time, as 2014 is an election year (both parliamentary and Presidential). That might sound reasonably interesting anywhere, but … Continue reading →

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