Territorial Autonomy: A possible solution of self-determination conflicts?

Conference “Autonomy for Papua – Opportunity or Illusion?”, 04-05.06.2003

by Hans-Joachim Heintze

History provides many examples of conflict situations where a disgruntled, territorially concentrated minority has demanded statehood on the basis of the right to self-determination.1 The typical reaction of the concerned State is the rejection of this claim, very often enforced by military power which in many cases results in a tragic and bloody war. This experience has led to increased debates about peaceful solutions of ... read more

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Tags: conflict resolution, Papua, special autonomy

(Deutsch) Deutsche Kriegsschiffe bei Militäroffensive in Aceh im Einsatz

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(Deutsch) Menschenrechtler gegen Rüstungshilfe für Indonesien

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Jakarta’s armed forces angling for more power

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– Jakarta’s armed forces angling for more power
– More analysts give thumbs-down to military bill
– TNI Chief stands by military bill

Straits Times, February 25, 2003

Jakarta’s armed forces angling for more power

Devi Asmarani, Jakarta — A controversial Bill, being drafted, isset to revive the supremacy of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) and even allow its commander to declare ... read more

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(Deutsch) Abwarten und Tee trinken? Deutsche Asienpolitik auf dem Prüfstand

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(Bahasa Indonesia) Kontroversi Sistem Proporsional Daftar Tertutup

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(Deutsch) Book launch: Wahlsysteme im Vergleich

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(Bahasa Indonesia) UU Parpol Diperkirakan Undang Reaksi 200 Parpol

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(Bahasa Indonesia) Sistem Pemilu Proporsional Daftar Terbuka Lebih Moderat

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(Bahasa Indonesia) Diharapkan, Pemilu Proporsional Terbuka

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