Abstract
For years, Indonesia grappled with the legacy of more than 30 years of dictatorship under former President Suharto, as well as with the challenges posed by its subsequent democratic transition. It was dogged by a fragile economy, weak government, provincial secessionism, inter-communal violence, Islamic extremism and the threat of military coups. Today, however, the country has made a remarkable turnaround under more effective leadership. As it prepares for parliamentary and presidential elections in 2009, Southeast Asia's largest and most populous state is more peaceful, cohesive and stable than would have seemed possible just eight years ago.
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