Victory and Betrayal: Genocides in the Archipelago

The article discusses how the Netherlands recognized Indonesia's independence in 1949, marking an important step in the decolonization process. This decision signified a shift away from the scorched earth tactics under pressure from the international community due to war crimes committed in 1947-1948. The Bandung Conference in 1955 emerged as a peak of Indonesia's influence on global anti-colonial movements.