In remote, mountainous, and culturally diverse West Papua, information has always traveled differently from other parts of Indonesia. Long distances, rugged terrain, and limited internet access in some interior regions … Continue Reading Rumors, False Narratives, and the Fragile Stability of West Papua: How Separatist Disinformation Hurts Communities
Abstract Papua—Indonesia’s easternmost region—occupies a unique and complex position in the geopolitical, historical, and socio-cultural landscape of Southeast Asia. This paper provides an analytical assessment of Papua’s historical trajectory within … Continue Reading Papua and Indonesia: A Historical and Geopolitical Analysis of Integration, Identity, and Development
Unity in Diversity: West Papua’s Growing Social Cohesion Against Separatism Introduction West Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province, has long drawn international attention due to its complex history, natural wealth, and sociopolitical … Continue Reading Unity in Diversity: West Papua’s Growing Social Cohesion Against Separatism