The Dig: Nusantara Ep. 3 — Japanese Occupation, Indonesian Revolution
From the 1942 Japanese conquest of the Dutch East Indies to the Revolution.
April 21, 2026
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The Dig: Nusantara Ep. 3 — Japanese Occupation, Indonesian Revolution
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<p>The third episode in a series on the history of Indonesia: a hinge in the world system where colonialism and revolution have decisively shaped the trajectory of global history. This installment picks up with the 1942 Japanese conquest of the Dutch East Indies and takes us through the Revolution, which Indonesian nationalist leaders launched against the Dutch in 1945 after Japan’s surrender to the Allies. Featuring Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, and Farabi Fakih.</p>
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