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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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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

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Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

What Remains of Reformasi in Today’s Indonesia

Aug 17, 2024

Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

Aug 17, 2024

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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

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

Control Enthusiast Tries Letting Go

Letting go is nice in theory… until it’s about people I love.

Feb 4

Control Enthusiast Tries Letting Go

Feb 4

From Suppression to Celebration: Chinese New Year in Indonesia

Chinese New Year in Indonesia evolved from quiet home celebrations to a vibrant national holiday.

Jan 22

From Suppression to Celebration: Chinese New Year in Indonesia

Jan 22

The Reluctant Leaders of Our Neighborhood

What grassroots democracy looks like in Indonesia.

Jan 16

The Reluctant Leaders of Our Neighborhood

Jan 16

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

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