Routledge - Papua: Geopolitics and the Quest for Nationhood

Explore the complex history of the Papuan struggle in this detailed study by Bilveer Singh. Since Indonesia became an independent state in 1945, the Papuan conflict has remained a significant issue on the international stage. This book tracks the progression of the territory from the 1962 surrender to Indonesia through the rise of a low-intensity military conflict. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of why many Papuans feel their right to self-determination was lost to global geopolitics. The text examines the tension that grew following the peaceful secession of East Timor, which led to an intensification of the local conflict when similar rights were not granted to Papua. This work provides a necessary look at the history of the struggle and the different approaches to conflict resolution in the region.