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View all search resultsIndependence-Day
Politics 7 months ago
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The future of Indonesia: Hope, caution and the power of the people
At a discussion on Aug. 6 hosted by The Jakarta Post, academics, former military generals and civil society leaders offered mixed views on the nation’s future. Some expressed cautious optimism, while others warned about democratic backsliding. Two additional public figures later contributed their insights individually.
Society 7 months ago
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Former presidents invited to Independence Day ceremony
The government has invited all former presidents and vice presidents to attend the 80th Independence Day ceremony in Jakarta over the weekend, in what will be the first commemoration to be led by President Prabowo Subianto since taking office.
Politics 7 months ago
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Rewriting the past, reviving authoritarianism?
In 1971, about three years after Soeharto took office, military historian Nugroho Notosusanto led a project to write the national history book that emphasized the military’s role in “crushing rebellions” while downplaying civilian contributions to safeguarding the state.
Politics 7 months ago
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Indonesia’s nationalism project ‘unfinished’
While withstanding multiple political and economic disruptions throughout its 80 years of existence, Indonesia continues searching for its definition of nationalism, with observers saying the country may have veered off course from the direction set by the nation’s founders.
Academia 7 months ago
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Papua and the unfinished promise of Indonesian nationalism
Cross-sector action rooted in awareness, empathy and knowledge is needed to resolve Indonesia's crisis of nationalism with regard to Papua, not the mischaracterization, fearfulness and misinformation that has prevailed over past decades.
Society 8 months ago
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Govt plans bigger Independence Day celebration at palace
The government is considering increasing the public quota to join what is being billed as the largest Independence Day celebration ever held at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to commemorate the country’s 80th anniversary.
