by Fitri Bintang Timur Since 1977, the United Nations has commemorated March 8 as International Women’s Day. This year, the…
Revitalizing Indonesia’s arms production at a time of international sales decrease
by Anton Aliabbas and Fitri Bintang Timur Early this week, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published its Top 100…
Walking the talk: US service women in combat roles
by Fitriani and Ron Matthews Synopsis At the end of January 2013, the Pentagon announced it would lift the ban…
To straddle or not to straddle, that is the question
In his speech to welcome the New Year, Lhokseumawe Mayor Suaidi Yahya announced his plan to enact a regional ordinance…
The evolution of perceived threats: Communism, terrorism and intolerance
I’m not sure whether the commander of Military District IV/Diponegoro, Maj. Gen. Hardiono Saroso, was joking when earlier this month…
Women in top military posts and the use of force
In the 16 days of the international campaign on the elimination of violence against women, which ended on Dec. 10,…
Indonesia and elimination of violence against women
The world commemorates International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women every Nov. 25. The United Nations has dedicated…
Defending women in politics
On Oct. 9 Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defended herself against opposition party leader Tony Abbott’s attack on women. Abbott’s…
Women’s groups crucial to support equality
Some countries adopt policies that are supportive toward women while other countries, despite being rich with oil and resources, having…
Kamu Suka Prabowo?
A: Kenapa lo kagum sama Prabowo? B: Soalnya dia ga mencla-mencle. Dia mau bangun Indonesia raya. Ga kayak sekarang,…
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