Category Archives: politics

Paperback Edition of State Terrorism and Political Identity in Indonesia; Fatally Belonging

March 31, 2008 – 9:30 am

When State Terrorism and Political Identity in Indonesia; Fatally Belonging (2006) was published only in hard copy, many were rightly disappointed because of its high price. Now the paperback edition is out. The warm public reception of the original edition has led its publisher Routledge to include it in the list of 7 titles the […]

By arielh | Also posted in English, Indonesian Studies | Comments (0)

Malaysian ambassador joins criticism of tourism campaign

December 7, 2007 – 1:55 pm

ABC Radio AustraliaRadio Australia - Connect Asia - INDONESIA: Malaysian ambassador joins criticism of tourism campaign
[This is the print version of story ]
INDONESIA: Malaysian ambassador joins criticism of tourism campaign - 07/12/2007
Malaysia’s Ambassador to Indonesia has weighed in on a controversy over the use of traditional songs and dances in a tourism […]

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The Prestige and Privilege of “Intellectuals” in Indonesia

June 17, 2007 – 10:00 am

 
The news report below reveals nothing new for Indonesian and Indonesianists alike. A slightly different version of the same report “Intelektual Masih Dilihat sebagai Pemimpin Ideal”, available from Kompas, Sabtu, 16 Juni 2007.
But see also a counter note:
“Intelektual Sulit Menjadi Agen Pembaru”, Kompas, Rabu, 13 Juni 2007
and my earlier notes:
“Elite”, Kompas Minggu, 03 […]

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