“The Congo Cables” is a detailed diplomatic history examining the United States’ role in the Congo Crisis (1960–1965) during the Cold War. Drawing on newly declassified U.S. government cables and archival materials, Madeleine G. Kalb reveals the political maneuvering, intelligence activities, and international tensions surrounding the rise and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, as well a…
The Crisis in Zaire: Myths and Realities examines the political, social, and economic turmoil that shaped Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) during the late 20th century. Edited by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja, the book brings together analyses from leading scholars to challenge widespread misconceptions about the country’s instability. It explores the structural roots of authoritarian …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continuously makes efforts to enhance its role in international cooperation that can provide benefits not only in terms of political influence but also in economic, trade, and investment benefits. In capitalizing on international momentum that can provide strategic opportunities for Indonesia in the international arena and within the region, the Ministry of Forei…
One of the tools used to measure Indonesia's image improvement is a Worldwide Survey on Indonesia’s Image or View of Indonesia Survey (Survei Citra Indonesia di Dunia Internasional). Since 2017, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Directorate General of Information and Public Diplomacy, has been conducting the survey, compiling and calculating its results. The index resulting from th…
In the midst of many countries still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia was busy building one of the most anticipated international racing circuits located in the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara: the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit. With a total cost of Rp2.49 trillion (US$ 170 million) during a global recovery from the pandemic. This Taskap tries to answe…