ParaInspirasi: The 3D Artist of the Asian Para Games' Momo

On Thursday, 4 October 2018, INADIS researcher Serevinna and graphic designer Angel had the opportunity to meet one of the figures behind Momo, the icon of the Asian Para Games. Christofle Gamaliel, a young bright 3D artist who was born in 1995, familiarly known as Toffel, stopped by the INADIS office to share his stories and experiences being involved in the scenes behind Momo, the Asian Para Games mascot.

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Who Are You?: The Issue of Representation of Contemporary Nation-States

One of the most enduring questions for international relations student is regarding the relevancy of a nation-state in this era of globalization. Many argues that this is due to multinational company economic rule over a nation-state especially in developing countries, while others argue that international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund rule over a nation-state by its power to impose rules and sanctions. While this is an endless debate, with every side having their own argument, there is one aspect that is not really talked about: the issue of representation.

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The Shifting Role of Women in Extremist Movements: How Does It Reshape Gender Stereotypes and Its Consequences for Counter-terrorism in Indonesia

Indonesia has had women involved in extremist movements before, such as Munfiatun, the wife of terrorist Noordin Muhammad Top, and Dian Yulia Novita “Novi”, the first Indonesian woman who became an active actor in suicide bombing attempt. However, the attacks in Surabaya and Sidoarjo were the first times women died as suicide bombers in Indonesia.

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