Download or read book Gus Dur written by Greg Barton and published by Equinox Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In October 1999, Abdurrahman Wahid, almost blind and recovering from a nearfatal stroke, was elected as Indonesia's fourth president. Referred to as 'Indonesia's surprising new president' by the Economist, the man who had commanded the highest respect of his fellow countrymen for his lifetime devotion to public service, liberal democracy and tolerant Islam, was impeached in humiliating and controversial circumstances less than two years later. Wise to some, insolent to others, Abdurrahman's mercurial style of leadership constantly confounded critics and ultimately caused him to be widely misunderstood by both domestic and international observers. For the first time, biographer Greg Barton delves beneath the surface and gives us a unique insight into the man and his world drawn from his long relationship with Gus Dur - including being at his side during the final extraordinary months of the presidency. Those interested in the drama of modern Indonesian politics will find this book provides a fascinating and invaluable account of the enigmatic Gus Dur.
Download or read book The Presidency of Abdurrahman Wahid written by Damien Kingsbury and published by Monash University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abdurrahman Wahid written by Greg Barton and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2002-05-31 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In humiliating circumstances, Indonesia's first democratically elected president, Abdurrahman Wahid, was forced from office in July 2001 after less than two years in the job. Wahid, almost blind and still recovering from a near-fatal stroke, was widely misunderstood in the West, even being seen as a somewhat comical figure. But in Indonesia the Muslim scholar affectionately known as Gus Dur to millions of people had long been revered by many of his countrymen and highly respected by the country's elites. His life had been one of great public service to his fellow citizens, his religion, and his belief in liberal democracy. In this authorized biography, much of it based on unique first-hand observation, Greg Barton introduces us to both the man and his world and attempts to make sense of his controversial public career and presidency. Barton has known Wahid since 1988, when he started researching the influence of Islamic liberalism in Indonesia, and has subsequently spent many months with his subject, including seven months during Wahid's 21-month presidency, both in Indonesia and travelling with him abroad. Anyone who is at all interested in the drama of modern Indonesia will find this view from the inside an essential read.
Download or read book Gus Dur a Peculiar Leader in Indonesia s Political Agony written by Paridah Abd. Samad and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The power of Gus Dur written by Wawan H. Purwanto and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abdurrahman Wahid, the fourth president of Indonesia.
Download or read book Indonesia Entering a New Era written by Yuri Satō and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SCOTT: From the John Holmes Library collection.
Download or read book The Indonesian Presidency written by Angus McIntyre and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This important study elevates the personalities of Sukarno and Soeharto into key explanatory factors for the character of their "Guided Democracy" and "New Order" regimes, respectively. The broad shift since 1998 from personal to constitutional rule has its personal counterpoint in the relationship between Megawati and her father, which makes this unique blend of history and biography a powerful tool for understanding the Indonesian presidency."--Jacket.
Download or read book Presiden Gus Dur written by Priyo Sambadha Sambadha and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book K H Abdurrahman Wahid President of the Republic of Indonesia written by and published by . This book was released on 2001* with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biografi Gus Dur written by Greg Barton and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The wisdom of Gus Dur written by Abdurrahman Wahid and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughts of Abdurrahman Wahid, the fourth President of Indonesia, on Islam and politics in Indonesia.
Download or read book Yudhoyono Presidency written by Edward Aspinall and published by Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The presidency of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004-14) was a watershed in Indonesia's modern democratic history. Yudhoyono was not only the first Indonesian president to be directly elected, but also the first to be democratically re-elected. Coming to office after years of turbulent transition, he presided over a decade of remarkable political stability and steady economic growth. But other aspects of his rule have been the subject of controversy. While supporters view his presidency as a period of democratic consolidation and success, critics view it as a decade of stagnation and missed opportunities. This book is the first comprehensive attempt to evaluate both the achievements and the shortcomings of the Yudhoyono presidency. With contributions from leading experts on Indonesia's politics, economy and society, it assesses the Yudhoyono record in fields ranging from economic development and human rights, to foreign policy, the environment and the security sector.
Download or read book Prime Minister Announces Visit of Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid written by Jean Chrétien and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book No Regrets written by Wimar Witoelar and published by Equinox Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gus Dur, you need some help. You are facing political sabotage and a hostile media. You need some kind of spokesman to explain and clarify your views so ordinary Indonesians can understand. You need someone like Wimar Witoelar." "No," Gus Dur replied, "I don t need someone like Wimar Witoelar. I need Wimar Witoelar." With those words, well-known media personality Wimar Witoelar found himself in the line of fire for a tumultuous ten months as Gus Dur's Chief Presidential Spokesman. Now, after the dust has settled, Wimar is able to say all the things he always wanted to but couldn't. He pointedly answers his critics and tells the story of what really happened behind-the-scenes during the final months of Indonesia s first democratically-elected leader. Filled with fascinating insights and revelations, NO REGRETS is a candid and witty expos on the inner workings of the cut-throat political life of post-Soeharto Indonesia. Be prepared to have your opinions and views of Gus Dur's presidency-and also of contemporary Indonesian politics-dramatically altered by the person who saw it all: Indonesia's one-of-a kind Wimar Witoelar.
Download or read book Governance in Indonesia written by Hadi Soesastro and published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. This book was released on 2002-12-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Megawati Soekarnoputri became the President of Indonesia in July 2001, there were strong expectations. But so far, fundamental economic and political reforms have yet to be undertaken. The deadly Bali bombings on 12 October 2002 presented a wake-up call for the Megawati government. Terrorism on an international scale had now hit home. Now, more than ever, there is greater urgency on the part of the Megawati government to tackle the myriad of political and economic problems plaguing the country. This volume features some of the major issues that faced the Megawati government even before the devastating Bali attacks. The contributors include academics, practitioners and activists, offering a diversity of views.
Download or read book Can He Manage written by Riant Nugroho Dwijowijoto and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
