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 …
The book Indonesia: Between Myth and Reality by Lee Khoon Choy presents an analysis of Indonesia’s political, social, and cultural development from the perspective of a diplomat and Southeast Asian observer. The author discusses various issues that shape modern Indonesian identity, ranging from political structures and economic dynamics to ethnic relations and national development challenges.…
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…
A first-rate synthesis of scholarly research, high-level reporting in the field of foreign affairs, and painstaking political analysis based on a tremendous accumulation of intelligence data It should long serve as an outstanding example of how contemporary political problems of a non-Western foreign society can best be presented described and analyzed.
This official Amnesty International report presents the results of an investigation into the human rights situation in Indonesia in the mid-1970s. It includes findings on political detention, torture, the treatment of prisoners, and government legal processes and policies related to national security. This report highlights various human rights violations that occurred after the post-1965 polit…
The book Indonesië en de Generaals is a critical analysis of the dynamics of Indonesian politics in the period after the events of September 30, 1965. Written by Dutch Indonesianist Wim Wertheim, the book examines the military's involvement in political change, the rise to power of the generals, and its impact on the national power structure. Using a historical and political approach, Wertheim…
Few episodes in the history of the Near East have been more difficult to comprehend than the recent revolution in Iran. The opacity of these events stems less from political complications than from the sense that the social aspirations and political ideals of the movement which felled the Shah are deeply embedded in a cultural and religious logic that defies Western understanding. Iran is t…
Miles to Go: A Collection of Speeches of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina brings together a carefully curated selection of speeches delivered by Sheikh Hasina during her tenure. The volume captures her vision and leadership, addressing topics such as national development, poverty alleviation, international diplomacy, democratic governance, and social justice. Through these speeches, Hasina outlines…
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…