Is Indonesia Colonize East Timor? An Examination of Meaning
Keywords:
Colonization, East Timor, Development, Australia, IndonesiaAbstract
The problem integration of Timor Portuguese became part territory of Indonesia on 1976 open debatable in many parties. Pro and contra occurred in the event. Indonesia was regard of doing colonization over Timor Portuguese. This research examined the truth of colonization which carried on by Indonesia Government over East Timor. The research method uses historical method. The result of paper is Indonesia didn’t colonize, but develop East Timor which was proven through infrastructure, education, training, and economic numbers. However, political narration significantly influences than social facts.
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