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The Art of the Insult: How Modern Leaders Shut Down Critics

When words become weapons: The rise of no-filter politics and how humor is our only escape.

Mar 3

The Art of the Insult: How Modern Leaders Shut Down Critics

Mar 3

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USAID, DOGE, and the Foreign Aid Shake-Up No One Saw Coming

Foreign aid is shifting—whether for better or worse depends on where you stand.

Feb 10

USAID, DOGE, and the Foreign Aid Shake-Up No One Saw Coming

Feb 10

Eid al-Fitr in Jakarta: Quiet Streets, Crowded Malls, and You

Your once-a-year chance to fall in love with the city you usually try to escape.

Mar 26

Eid al-Fitr in Jakarta: Quiet Streets, Crowded Malls, and You

Mar 26

We Thought We’d Change the World. It Changed Us Instead.

A story of three friends, once idealists, now disillusioned — watching history loop instead of progress.

Mar 20

We Thought We’d Change the World. It Changed Us Instead.

Mar 20

My Quest to Ask, ‘Where are you going?’ — And Why I Regret It

A well-intentioned experiment that quickly spiraled into a never-ending talk show.

Mar 18

My Quest to Ask, ‘Where are you going?’ — And Why I Regret It

Mar 18

Adjusting to Jakarta’s Ramadan Lifestyle Like a Local

A foolproof guide to surviving Jakarta’s Ramadan like a pro — whether you’re fasting or just trying to stay hydrated discreetly.

Mar 14

Adjusting to Jakarta’s Ramadan Lifestyle Like a Local

Mar 14

Student Protests in a Dark Indonesia

From #IndonesiaGelap (Dark Indonesia) to the Streets: A Movement in the Making?

Feb 26

Student Protests in a Dark Indonesia

Feb 26

Between Familiar Faces and Foreign Worlds

When old friendships meet new realities.

Feb 19

Between Familiar Faces and Foreign Worlds

Feb 19

The Things I Almost Said

The weight of questions.

Feb 18

The Things I Almost Said

Feb 18

WhatsApp Chronicles: The Pragmatic vs. The Passionate

One group is an efficient bulletin board; the other is a daily soap opera.

Feb 16

WhatsApp Chronicles: The Pragmatic vs. The Passionate

Feb 16

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Mother & aid practitioner 🌏 | Exploring cultural bridges 🌐, aid industry insights 🔍, and cherishing life's simple pleasures 🌸

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