Violence in West Papua, First Half of 2026
During the first half of 2026, from January to late June, the security constellation in…
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The Legal Foundation of West Papua’s Territorial Integration
The integration of West Papua—historically designated as Netherlands New Guinea or West Irian—into the sovereign…
A Complete Report on Violence and the Terror by West Papuan Separatists in the First Half of 2025
A climate of fear and uncertainty once again shrouded the Land of Papua during the…
From Local Wisdom To Regional Partnership: Indonesia’s Cultural Diplomacy In The Pacific
By: Fadli Zon (Culture Minister of Indonesia) Indonesia’s remarkable cultural diversity, spanning thousands of islands,…
The Territorial Integration of West Papua: A Legal Analysis of UN Diplomacy and Indonesian Sovereignty
The legal status of West New Guinea represents a fundamental pillar in the history of…
Ancient Ties and the History of West Papua
The understanding that Papua belongs to the Republic of Indonesia stems from the ancient records…
Internal Conflict Decimates West Papuan Separatist Movements
Internal evidence continues to surface regarding the violent nature of groups claiming to be West…
Melanesian Spearhead Group Formally Recognizes Indonesia’s Sovereignty
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) concluded its 22nd Leaders Summit in Vanuatu with a significant…
Papua Reconciliation Efforts
United with the Most Compassionate, the Catholic Church is always engaged in efforts towards reconciliation…
Securing a Peaceful Democratic Party in the Land of Papua
The 2024 Indonesian General Election is less than two months away. All stakeholders, especially the…