Is conservative Islam gaining ground in Indonesia? The gubernatorial elections in Jakarta have convinced many that the political clout of Islamic organizations has grown. Demands that the incumbent Basuki Tjahaja
We are very pleased to invite you to the second edition of our film screening series 'Framing Asia'. You are welcome to join us on Tuesday, March 14 at 19.30 h at Lipsius 003 where we will dive into 'Disaster
The colonial history of the Netherlands and Indonesia frequently reaches the news. The Belgian writer David van Reybrouck is currently working on a book about Indonesia: "I notice that Indonesia decolonises
How does a nation come to terms with losing a war—especially an overseas war whose purpose is fervently contested? In the years after the war, how does such a nation construct and reconstruct its identity
<p style="text-align: justifyFraming Asia' is a monthly film screening and discussion on Asia during the Leiden Asia Year. We are very pleased to invite you to the third edition of 'Framing Asia'. This edition will screen two films on popcultures and
In 1848 the enslaved people of St. Maarten instilled such fear of rebellion in colonial officials and planters that they unofficially abolished slavery on the island – 15 years before official emancipation in the Dutch
Images from the Dutch East Indies have been legitimizing Dutch colonial activity since the 17th century.Especially 19th century-photography was used to repress indigenous populations and to
Het symposium is volledig volgeboekt. U kunt zich niet meer aanmelden. Als u zich niet heeft aangemeld zullen wij u teleur moeten stellen, toch komen heeft géén zin. Op 10 mei a.s. gaat Nico van Horn met pensioen. Naar aanleiding hiervan organiseren het KITLV en...
Stories and Storytelling in the Indonesian Archipelago is a one-day symposium organised by KITLV. Indonesia’s oft-overlooked repertoire of storytelling traditions continues to inspire the nation’s arts, cultures
The European Association for Southeast Asian Studies (EuroSEAS) invites scholars to present papers at the EuroSEAS conference in Oxford, 16 to 18 August 2016. For the accepted panels please see below
