Nusantara Ep. 2 – National Awakening, Red Movement

Nusantara Ep. 2 – National Awakening, Red Movement

From The Dig by Daniel Denvir

April 9, 2026 · 2h 37m

About this episode

This episode explores the early 20th century history of Indonesia and its political currents.

The second 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 traces the first four decades of the 20th century and the Awakening Period that shaped the foundation of modern Indonesian politics, including its three main currents: communism, nationalism, and Islam. Featuring Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, and Farabi Fakih. RSVP to the May 20 Dig party in Seattle! eventbrite.com/e/the-dig-x-house-our-neighbors-party-tickets-1986843010930 RSVP to the May 26 Dig party in LA! eventbrite.com/e/a-party-in-la-for-the-dig-friends-tickets-1987008568116? Support The Dig at Patreon.com/TheDig Get 50% off Rising for Palestine, or any first book purchase from plutobooks.com with code ‘DIG50’ Buy How to End Family Policing at Haymarketbooks.org

People in this episode

Host: Daniel Denvir

Guests: Rianne Subijanto, Made Supriatma, Farabi Fakih

Topics covered

  • history of Indonesia
  • colonialism
  • revolution
  • Awakening Period
  • modern Indonesian politics
  • communism
  • nationalism
  • Islam

Keywords

  • Indonesia
  • colonialism
  • revolution
  • politics
  • communism
  • nationalism
  • Islam
  • Awakening Period

Sponsors

Patreon, Pluto Books, Haymarket Books

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Organizations: Patreon, Pluto Books, Haymarket Books

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