For forty years, Walter Reed carried the story he was meant to tell—of a time, a place, and a journey that shaped him forever. As a young Marine Security Guard stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Reed found himself caught between two worlds: the tight-knit brotherhood of his detachment and … [Read more...]
Campaigning in Europe for a Free Indonesia
October 20, 2025 by
Campaigning in Europe for a Free Indonesia explores Indonesian transnational political networks in the late colonial period, connecting the history of Indonesian nationalism with that of anticolonial internationalism and transnational activism. This book adds an international dimension to our … [Read more...]
Jakarta
October 3, 2025 by
Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta – home to over 10 million people with more than 30 million in its greater metropolitan area – stands as a testament to resilience, reinvention and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Inspired by the vibrant mix of people who have settled here over the … [Read more...]
Blitar Magic Garage
October 3, 2025 by
Munin, a former political prisoner, runs Blitar Magic Garage in Setiabudi, a makeshift settlement in central Jakarta. When whispers of redevelopment threaten Setiabudi’s fragile balance, Munin and his neighbours are forced to confront a dark web of corruption, greed and political manoeuvring. While … [Read more...]
Blood and Silk
October 3, 2025 by
Southeast Asia is a poster child for a model of development - building of modern infrastructure and open markets to fuel economic growth - that for almost three decades has lifted most of the ten countries of the region out of poverty. Yet beyond the beach clubs and plush five-star hotel lobbies, … [Read more...]