The first issue of Economic Justice News carried a cover story on 50 Years is Enough's efforts to block President Clinton's request that Congress authorize $18 billion for the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Over three months have passed, and the matter has still not been decided; our efforts continue.

Much has happened in our world in the last few months; some of it like Suharto's resignation happened in the last few days; last week's G-8 Summit some of it like the Congressional move paving way for debate on the $18 billion appropriation for the IMF happened some weeks ago; and some of it like President Clinton's visit to six African countries happened a couple months ago.

Indonesia has broken down - its cities, political system, and economy rocked by the worst violence since President Suharto took power in 1965 - but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains unmoved. Analysis by Abid Aslam.