Papuan Ethno-Political Conflict: Causes, Contexts, and Policy Implications

Type Thesis or Dissertation - Master thesis
Title Papuan Ethno-Political Conflict: Causes, Contexts, and Policy Implications
Author(s)
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2004
URL http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA422323
Abstract
This thesis examines causes and contexts of conflict in the Papua province of Indonesia. The Papua conflict is categorized as an ethno-political conflict as groups of Papuan ethnics raise some incompatible issues about the government of Indonesia. They are expressing their political ideas with various actions from rebellion to non-violent political campaigns. The Indonesian government, at the same time, has chosen various policies from counter-insurgency to accommodation. The counter-insurgency policies, however, have escalated the conflict and regenerated more grievances to the Papuans that increase international concerns. Thus, this thesis argues for a peaceful resolution over the Papua conflict through negotiation and accommodation. The thesis also expects the active engagement of the civil society at the local, national, and international levels.

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