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Europe 1 week ago

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Govt investigates reports of citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

At least eight Indonesians are alleged to having fought for Russia in the war in Ukraine, seven of whom came to Russia using tourist visas, according to reports issued by the Ukrainian authorities.

Editorial 4 weeks ago

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A start, not a settlement

Citizenship is not a favor the state dispenses to useful people. It should be a recognition of a bond that does not expire when it becomes inconvenient.

Academia 1 month ago

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Patriotism needs no permission

Amid the ongoing commotion regarding the draft law on citizenship, perhaps it is time to hearken back to the wisdom of Ibu Pertiwi, our national personification, in revising our policies so they welcome back all who claim Indonesian roots with open arms.

Academia 3 months ago

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When Indonesian citizenship is hard to prove

The risks of statelessness in Indonesia are best understood not as a single condition affecting one clearly defined group, but as a pattern produced through ordinary administrative processes.

Academia 5 months ago

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After 20 years, it is time to amend the Citizenship Law

Though the 2006 Citizenship Law was hailed as a landmark in its day, it needs amending to reflect the modern-day realities of 2026 so Indonesians of diaspora communities and mixed marriages can contribute to and serve their homeland, if they choose.

Politics 1 year ago

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Former marine fighting for Russia pleads to regain citizenship

In a video uploaded on his personal TikTok account @zstorm689 on Sunday, Satria apologized to President Prabowo Subianto, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Foreign Minister Sugiono for his “ignorance in signing a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry”.

Editorial 2 years ago

Embracing Indonesian diaspora

The growing number of Indonesians working and living overseas, and some who are changing their nationalities, have disproved claims that their loyalty lies elsewhere.

Society 2 years ago

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Long road ahead for govt's dual citizenship plan

While Luhut's recent comment about a plan to grant dual citizenship has rekindled hope, especially among the Indonesian diaspora, the process until the policy can be issued will not happen overnight.

National 5 years ago

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House kickstarts discussion on dual citizenship amid concerns for diaspora welfare

The discussion revolved around the benefits that Indonesia would gain once it legally acknowledges dual citizenship, and, therefore, cementing the strategic role of roughly 8 million members of the Indonesian diaspora as valid and active contributors to national development.

National 6 years ago

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In 2020, mixed-nationality families more eager to push for dual citizenship

Mixed-marriage families expect lawmakers to revise the Citizenship Law so that children and spouses can have dual citizeship.

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citizenship-law

PREMIUM Govt investigates reports of citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine

PREMIUM A start, not a settlement

PREMIUM Patriotism needs no permission

PREMIUM When Indonesian citizenship is hard to prove

PREMIUM After 20 years, it is time to amend the Citizenship Law

PREMIUM Former marine fighting for Russia pleads to regain citizenship