In the Time of Madness: Indonesia on the Edge of Chaos is an in-depth journalistic account by Richard Lloyd Parry that follows the violent events and political conflicts in Indonesia in the late 1990s. Parry chronicles the tragedy of the May 1998 riots, ethnic conflict in Kalimantan, violence in Maluku, and the upheaval leading up to the East Timor independence referendum. Using a narrative and…
The book Indonesia: a country study is part of the Area Handbook Series compiled by Foreign Area Studies, The American University. This edition presents a comprehensive study of Indonesia's geographical, social, cultural, political, economic, historical, and security conditions up to 1982. This book is intended to provide in-depth understanding for researchers, academics, and the United States …
Jayashri Deshpande's Indonesia: The Impossible Dream is a comprehensive study of Indonesia's social, political, and economic conditions in the modern era. Written from the perspective of a foreign researcher, the book highlights the various structural challenges Indonesia faces in building national stability and realizing its aspirations for independence. Deshpande examines the dynamics of poli…
Java in a Time of Revolution is Benedict Anderson's in-depth study of the political, social and military dynamics in Java during the Japanese occupation until the beginning of the Indonesian Revolution (1944–1946). This book traces changes in power structures, the emergence of radical youth groups, the growth of the spirit of nationalism, as well as resistance to Japanese colonialism and the …
This book is an official publication from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs which documents discussions regarding Indonesia at the United Nations Security Council in the period January 1946 to September 1947. The contents include transcripts, reports and diplomatic documents related to the Indonesian-Dutch conflict after the 1945 Proclamation of Independence. This material shows how the Ind…
Buku Indonesia’s Elite: Political Culture and Cultural Politics karya Donald K. Emmerson membahas struktur elite politik Indonesia serta bagaimana budaya politik membentuk proses kekuasaan di era pascakemerdekaan. Penulis menguraikan hubungan antara nilai budaya, kepentingan politik, serta dinamika elite yang berpengaruh dalam kebijakan dan arah pemerintahan Indonesia. Dengan pendekatan studi…
Beginning in the 1830's, these documents first show the colonial Dutch debating among themselves the fate of their "East Indian" subjects, and then gathering assurance with the growth of Indonesians debating the shape of their nationalist sentiment for the future nation. In this sense Indonesia : Selected Documents presents a century - long drama of ideas , colored by the personalities and mov…
Michael Leifer's book, Indonesia's Foreign Policy, examines the development, orientation, and dynamics of Indonesian foreign policy from the early days of independence through the New Order period. Leifer analyzes how geopolitical factors, national interests, the stability of the Southeast Asian region, and the role of ASEAN have shaped Indonesia's diplomatic approach. The book also outlines In…
The Decline of Constitutional Democracy in Indonesia analyzes the erosion of democratic principles and constitutional governance in Indonesia. The book examines how political power has gradually shifted away from democratic accountability, highlighting the roles of state institutions, political elites, and legal mechanisms in weakening constitutional safeguards. Through a detailed assessment of…
Culture and Politics in Indonesia is a landmark scholarly volume edited by Claire Holt with contributions from leading Indonesia specialists such as Benedict Anderson and James Siegel. Published by Cornell University Press, the book explores the intricate relationship between cultural expression and political power in Indonesia from the colonial period through the post-independence era. The …