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Gen-Z

Even for those born after his heyday, Soeharto still casts a dark shadow
Politics 4 months ago

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Even for those born after his heyday, Soeharto still casts a dark shadow

Yet, memories of Soeharto's heavy-handedness in governing the country have been passed down to these twentysomething youths during their formative years. Thus, it has become easier for them to denounce the plan from President Prabowo Subianto's administration to bestow national hero status upon the former general.
Time for Indonesia’s youth to renew the pledge
Academia 4 months ago

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Time for Indonesia’s youth to renew the pledge

Today’s youth are numerous but politically complacent; celebrated as a demographic bonus yet treated as disposable; expressive in voice but struggling to author a narrative of their own.
Hoist the jolly manga: Gen Z protesters rally to One Piece pirate flag
Asia & Pacific 4 months ago

Hoist the jolly manga: Gen Z protesters rally to One Piece pirate flag

Born in the cult manga series "One Piece", the cartoon skull and crossbones has in recent weeks become the flag of anti-establishment demonstrations worldwide.
Peru's Gen Z lead movement against crime, political paralysis
Americas 4 months ago

Peru's Gen Z lead movement against crime, political paralysis

Peruvian politics is not for the faint of heart. 
Gen Z mobilized, protests spread across the world
Academia 4 months ago

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Gen Z mobilized, protests spread across the world

Young people across the world, who appear to be inspired by the Gen Z movements in Indonesia and Nepal, have continued demonstrations against their governments in recent weeks.
The narrative battle of youths for Indonesia’s future
Academia 4 months ago

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The narrative battle of youths for Indonesia’s future

On social media, the riots were remembered less for their casualties or property damage than for the narratives that crystallized around them. 
Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached
Middle East and Africa 5 months ago

Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached

There were celebrations in the streets of the capital after the commander of the CAPSAT military unit, which joined the demonstrators at the weekend, announced that it was in charge. 
New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar
Middle East and Africa 5 months ago

New prime minister inspires little hope in protest-hit Madagascar

Major General Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo is named head of government late Monday in a bid to quell anti-government unrest that has claimed 22 lives.
Retro resurgence: Why Gen Z is falling for digicams and Walkmans
Culture and Entertainment 5 months ago

Retro resurgence: Why Gen Z is falling for digicams and Walkmans

As everything turns AI and algorithmic, my generation is turning to digicams, cassette tapes and Walkmans in search of something real.
More rallies in Morocco day after three protesters die
Middle East and Africa 5 months ago

More rallies in Morocco day after three protesters die

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said in his first public address since the unrest started that his government was willing to "engage in dialogue".
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