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Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

What Remains of Reformasi in Today’s Indonesia

Aug 17

Independence Day: A Different Year for Indonesia

Aug 17

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Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Life has a way of serving up curveballs that challenge us to rethink our preconceived notions of what it means to be successful.

Mar 31, 2023

Unchained Melodies: A Symphony of Self-Discovery

Mar 31, 2023

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Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Aid’s hidden pitfalls: Koch’s insightful revelation.

Oct 31, 2023

Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences | Book Review

Oct 31, 2023

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A Song, a Tree, and Thirty Christmases

Reflecting on life’s changes and constants through three decades with Mariah Carey’s holiday classic.

13h ago

A Song, a Tree, and Thirty Christmases

13h ago

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Why Sidewalks Aren’t Just for Walking (And That’s Okay)

Sidewalk stories where walkers, vendors, and city “warriors” collide.

5d ago

Why Sidewalks Aren’t Just for Walking (And That’s Okay)

5d ago

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Mount Lewotobi and the Resilience of Indonesia’s Volcanic Communities

Building Resilience through Generations: How Tradition and Rituals Help Indonesia’s Volcanic Communities Face Nature’s Dual Power

Nov 8

Mount Lewotobi and the Resilience of Indonesia’s Volcanic Communities

Nov 8

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How I Became a ‘Nice’ Javanese by Letting Go of Being ‘Nice’

Crossing the river and expectations, I learned that finding myself meant letting go of being ‘nice’.

Nov 5

How I Became a ‘Nice’ Javanese by Letting Go of Being ‘Nice’

Nov 5

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Why Do Supernatural Figures Haunt Us?

Understanding ghosts through society’s lens.

Oct 31

Why Do Supernatural Figures Haunt Us?

Oct 31

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SNL, Satire, and the Spirit of Democracy

How satire sheds light on free expression: an Indonesian perspective.

Oct 30

SNL, Satire, and the Spirit of Democracy

Oct 30

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Finding Stability in Change: How Traditional Markets Anchor My Memories

Oct 23

Finding Stability in Change: How Traditional Markets Anchor My Memories

Oct 23

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

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