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  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 7. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Griffiths, Rhys; Wiles, Kate 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the geopolitical significance of Java within Indonesia, highlighting its cultural and political dominance since the country's independence in 1945. It discusses the phenomenon of 'Javanisation,' which has been compared to colonization, and notes that every Indonesian president has originated from Java, the world's most populous island. The piece also reflects on historical contexts, including the impact of colonialism and the transition between the regimes of Sukarno and Suharto, as well as the enduring influence of Javanese culture despite centuries of foreign domination. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:History Today. 2025/07, Vol. 75, Issue 7, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:185820689
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