Indonesia at 72

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Prof Vedi Hadiz at the Postgrad Roundtable at the University of Melbourne – Apr 2017. Source: SBS Indonesian

As Indonesia approaches the celebration of Independence Professor Vedi Hadiz, Professor of Asian Studies at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, talks about Indonesias achievements and challenges.

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Published 18 August 2017 9:21pm

Updated 19 August 2017 3:29pm

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As Indonesia approaches the celebration of Independence Professor Vedi Hadiz, Professor of Asian Studies at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, talks about Indonesias achievements and challenges.

What have been the most significant Indonesian achievements since the declaration of independence? Why should we be concerned about the emergence of anger from below in contemporary Indonesia? Why are some of the reactions to identity politics potentially repressive? Professor Vedi Hadiz, assesses Indonesia as it nears 72 years of independence.