Posts with tag: Diaspora

Selected, not shared: what Indonesia's limited dual citizenship proposal reveals about who counts as diaspora

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The proposal for limited dual citizenship also appears ironic. It seeks to persuade highly skilled Indonesians overseas to return, yet President Prabowo has repeatedly urged those who are dissatisfied with the government to ‘look for another country’. Such mixed signals help explain why many members of the diaspora remain reluctant to formalise their ties to a state that seems ambivalent about their belonging.

Will Indonesia ever fully embrace its ‘cultural citizens’ worldwide?

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Many in the diaspora, particularly those without Indonesian passports, feel that government initiatives to engage the diaspora, including the Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI), do not address core concerns such as property rights, political participation, and full recognition of their enduring ties to Indonesia.

Melbourne Bergerak: assertive long distance nationalism and the rise of oppositional activism

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Diaspora attitudes changed dramatically on the night of 28 August. The killing of Affan Kurniawan—a 21-year old Gojek driver—by an armoured police car was captured in multiple viral videos. It shook many Indonesians to the core.

Talking Indonesia: overseas responses to Indonesia's protests

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In today's special episode, Elisabeth Kramer talks to organisers behind Aliansi Gusar, a grassroots based organisation concerned with justice and equality in Indonesia. They share their thoughts and experiences regarding the current protests and organising around ongoing issues in Indonesia.

Two countries, two identities? The split lives of the Indonesian diaspora in Melbourne

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Young Indonesians moving between Indonesia and Australia struggle with language, ethnicity and belonging.

Will the Arcandra debacle provide the impetus for dual citizenship?

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Arcandra Tahar lasted just 20 days in cabinet, with the revelation that he also held US citizenship ending his stint as minister of energy and mineral resources. The former deputy minister of law and human rights, Professor Denny Indrayana, looks at the administrative errors that were made, and asks whether the incident will finally lead to action on multiple citizenship in Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: the Indonesian diaspora

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Why do Indonesians migrate? And how do women – the majority of Indonesian migrants – maintain links with their home country? Dr Ken Setiawan speaks to Dr Monika Winarnita about these issues and more in the latest Talking Indonesia podcast.

Talking Indonesia: Chinese Indonesians and China's rise

In the midst of growing anti-foreign sentiment in Indonesia, how do Chinese Indonesians perceive China’s rise, and how does it affect their position in Indonesian society? Dr Dave McRae explores these questions and more with Dr Charlotte Setijadi in Talking Indonesia.

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