Indonesian Students and the International Anti-colonial Movement

Di Balik Bendera Persatuan by Klaas Stutje tells the story of the struggle of Indonesian students in the Netherlands, such as Mohammad Hatta, Sam Ratu Langie, Achmad Soebardjo, and several other prominent students who were members of Perhimpoenan Indonesia (PI) during the interbellum period (1918-1939), between World War I and II. They took the opportunity to connect with the international anticolonial movement in Zürich, Paris, Berlin and Moscow, meeting famous anticolonial figures such as Jawaharlal Nehru (India) and Messali Hadj (Algeria). The book highlights their involvement in the League Against Imperialism and other global initiatives, showing that the rise of Indonesian nationalism was inspired by the international stage, as revealed through multilingual archives in Europe.

Speakers
Joss Wibisono (INDONESIA)
Yerry Wirawan (INDONESIA)

Moderator
Nissa Rengganis (INDONESIA)