Themes
Nineteen themes, each a transparent list of terms. A message mentions a theme when it uses at least one of the theme's terms and two of its words in all, or one term in its title. Common words (in grey) count only beside a term; set phrases (struck through) contain a theme word but mean something else and are ignored.
Many messages only touch on a theme: a digest with one item on Aceh, a speech that names the economy in passing. So a model reads how the theme's words fall in each message (how many, how early, how concentrated, in how many paragraphs) and judges whether the message is about the theme. It is a logistic regression fitted on 914 messages read by hand, and each theme's threshold was set so that nine in ten of the messages above it are about the theme. The lines show the share of each month's messages that are about the theme, from October 1990 to February 2002.
Precision is measured on fifty messages drawn at random from those the model places in each theme. Because each theme has its own threshold, compare a theme across time rather than the sizes of different themes.
East Timor
Occupation, resistance, the 1999 referendum and its aftermath. 15,925 messages about it, 18,795 that mention it; busiest month Sep 1999 (1833). Precision 96% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- makalah seminarsolidamor "Penyelesaian Damai masalah Timor Timur Paska Soeharto 1998-07-28
- East Timor Human Rights Report 2001-02-26 USDOS
- ET Bibliography (28Kbytes) 1995-02-22
- UNTAET Daily Briefing 21 Aug 2000 2000-08-21
- AGIR pour TIMOR update forwarded by Bruno Kahn 1992-12-16
- Kecurangan UNAMET Selama Jajak Pendapat di Timtim 1999 2000-10-10 KDIB
- Mengapa Xanana Mundur? 2001-04-09 KMP
- East Timor's Future by dan Robinson/Dili, East Timor 1994-12-17 VOA
Aceh
The province and its conflict: military operations (DOM), GAM, the referendum movement, refugees and autonomy. 4,368 messages about it, 8,426 that mention it; busiest month Nov 1999 (562). Precision 96% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Asia Watch: Aceh 4 1991-06-14
- Aceh 2: Chronology of Events 1990-12-26
- Tabloid KONTRAS (Aceh) No. 102 2000-09-12
- Tabloid KONTRAS (Aceh) No. 104 2000-09-30
- Kronologis Pencabutan DOM di Aceh 1998-11-09
- Tabloid KONTRAS (Aceh) No. 109 2000-11-04
- KONTRAS ACEH No. 96 2000-08-02
- ACEH, Igauan Merdeka yang Terengah-engah 1999-08-18 GAMMA
Papua / Irian Jaya
The territory and its people: the OPM and the independence movement, Freeport and Timika, military operations, famine and development. 754 messages about it, 5,815 that mention it; busiest month Jun 2000 (77). Precision 100% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Freeport articles 1991-10-09
- Berita TIMIKA POS 18 Sept 2000 2000-09-17
- Kongres Rakyat Papua Dibuka 2000-05-29 KMP
- Sampai Kapan Cap OPM Dipertahankan? 1995-10-11 SI
- Suku Amungme Terkubur Tembaga Freeport 1995-10-11 SI
- Theys Nekat akan Kibarkan Bendera Papua 1999-11-28 KMP
- Reuni Berbuah Papua Merdeka 2000-06-10 MEDIA
- Second Beanal Lawsuit 1997-04-30
Communal conflict
Maluku, Poso, West and Central Kalimantan. 3,460 messages about it, 6,242 that mention it; busiest month Mar 1999 (223). Precision 92% (48 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Kerusuhan Antar Etnis di Kalimantan Tengah 2001-05-13 SVP
- _Maluku_ - ANU Southeast Asian Seri 2000-05-17
- Laskar Jihad is the Indonesian Al Qaeda! (01) 2002-01-31 JOSHUA
- Penipuan di Sekitar Konflik Ambon/Maluku 2000-09-03 JOSHUA
- Konflik Etnis di Kalbar 2000-12-19 KMP
- PEMERHATI BANGSA - Poso Updated 2001-12-12
- Mengapa Laskar Jihad ke Poso? 2001-08-22 SULTENG
- Kejahatan Laskar Jihad di Poso 2001-10-28 URIEL
Labour
Workers, strikes, wages, independent unions and migrant workers. 1,203 messages about it, 8,612 that mention it; busiest month May 1996 (52). Precision 96% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- PPBI = Pemogokan Buruh Indoshoe 1996-07-06
- Orde Baru Runtuh, Serikat Buruh Tumbuh 2000-09-11 KMP
- Kemarahan Buruh, Ketidakpedulian Elite 2001-06-15 KMP
- Serikat Pekerja dan Peningkatan HAM 2001-09-05 JSI
- Menanggapi Berita Upah Buruh 1994-10-24
- Di ASEAN, Upah Pekerja RI Masih Terendah 1997-02-15 SM
- Upah Buruh Terus Tertinggal 2000-09-13 KMP
- 26,000 Buruh Mogok Di Bekasi; Tuntut UMR 7 Bulan 1996-07-23 RPK
Student movement
Student activism and campus protest, from the 1990s to Reformasi and after. 1,296 messages about it, 11,802 that mention it; busiest month Mar 1998 (117). Precision 98% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-05-13 RUBRIK
- Mahasiswa 1998-05-09 RUBRIK
- Senayan Banjir Darah Puluhan Mahasiswa Terkapar 1999-09-23 BERNAS
- Cuplikan Koran ttg Aksi SMID 1996-05-12
- non-pri vs pri 1998-05-16 RUBRIK
- Gerakan Mahasiswa 1998-11-20 PANJIMAS
- Demo Tragedi Trisakti, Mahasiswa Bentrok dengan Aparat 2000-05-12 KMP
- Kota Medan Hancur!!! 1998-05-05 RUBRIK
Press freedom and censorship
Bans and censorship, journalists and their safety, the AJI, the media and the internet. 1,434 messages about it, 4,507 that mention it; busiest month Nov 1996 (87). Precision 98% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- The Press Under Siege:Censorship i 1994-11-10
- PWI letter to D&R Chief Editor (English) 1996-10-22
- Koran di Internet: Cepat, Tanpa Kertas dan Tanpa Sensor (?) 1995-09-07 RPK
- LUKAS LUWARSO - Pers Indonesia, Pergul 2000-08-31
- SIUPP Alat Kekuasaan 1995-01-17 SIUPP
- Wajah Pers Indonesia 1995 1996-02-13 AJI
- UU Pers dan Posisi Media 1999-09-13 KMP
- UU RI Nomor 40/1999 tentang Pers 2000-10-06
PDI and Megawati
The 1996 PDI split, 27 July 1996 and the PDI-P. 5,148 messages about it, 15,322 that mention it; busiest month Jul 1996 (370). Precision 90% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Soerjadi dalam Pemilu 1997 1996-09-17 SBYP
- PDI-P Megawati Berkoalisi dengan TNI/POLRI? 1999-09-23 ISTIQLAL
- Habis Mega, Habiskah Soerjadi? 1996-12-17 FORUM
- Guncangan terhadap Soerjadi kian kuat 1996-12-29 BI
- Suharto Mendukung Soerjadi Geser Megawati 1996-06-12 PIPA
- Jateng Kian Membenci Soerjadi 1996-12-11 SIAR
- PDI Perjuangan dan Megawati Soekarnoputri 1999-02-02 KKG
- Soerjadi, Mukhtar Pakpahan, Budiman (lama) 1997-02-07 SIAR
The left and 1965
PKI, Gerwani, political prisoners, the PRD and the memory of 1965. 1,885 messages about it, 8,573 that mention it; busiest month Aug 1996 (178). Precision 100% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Menguak Fakta Seputar Peristiwa G 2001-04-02
- Bakri Ilyas: Surat Ex TAPOL 1965 kepada KOMNAS HAM 1998-08-04 SIAR
- Menumpas Makar PKI 1 Oktober 1965 1996-09-01 JWP
- PRD Demo Tuntut Pembebasan TAPOL/Napol 1998-07-31 SIAR
- Ulasan Kompas Buku Putih 1994-10-19
- Covert Operations: Indonesia 1965 1995-10-20
- Apa & Siapa PRD 2000-02-28
- Pram in CU library (long!) 1997-02-21 RESOURCES
Islam
Islamic organisations, politics and thought: ICMI, NU, Muhammadiyah, Islamist movements. 1,321 messages about it, 24,456 that mention it; busiest month Jun 1999 (97). Precision 94% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Penindasan Agama di Dunia - Islam Nge-top 1997-10-19
- msa: A list of books on Islam 1993-08-03 RESOURCES
- Hartono dan ICMI 1997-08-21 GATRA
- Kebebasan Beragama Ala Islam 2001-09-18 OGAH
- Bebaskan Umat Islam 1999-01-09
- Kiosnet: Wajah-wajah Islam 1996-02-16 RPK
- Kesempurnaan Islam 1997-10-17 RUBRIK
- Muhammadiyah, di Simpang Pilihan Politik 2000-07-07 KMP
Chinese Indonesians
Discrimination, anti-Chinese violence, citizenship. 1,910 messages about it, 3,467 that mention it; busiest month Feb 1998 (164). Precision 92% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Cina atau Tionghoa? 2001-01-23 HERLIANTO
- Capita Selecta - Soal Cina (Bg. I) 1995-07-06 ISSUES
- Istiqlal (28/8/98) Pemikiran Politik Minoritas Tionghoa di 1998-08-28
- Istiqlal (28/8/98) Pemikiran Politik Minoritas Tionghoa di 1998-08-30
- Cina, Tionghoa dan Tiongkok 2001-11-21 ASA
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-09-22
- Cina dan Etnis Cina di Asia Timur dan Tenggara 1996-04-03 WE
- Bahasan Mengenai Masalah Etnis Tionghoa 2001-05-29 IMING
Military
ABRI/TNI, dual function, Kopassus, territorial command. 6,920 messages about it, 42,358 that mention it; busiest month Sep 1999 (367). Precision 96% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- TNI AD Setelah Dinas Karya Berakhir 2000-10-04 KMP
- Mantan Ajudan Soeharto Wapang TNI? 1999-11-03 OPOSISI
- LIEM SOEI LIONG - It's the Military, S 2000-12-23
- End of Indonesian Military's 'Invulnerability? 1999-12-15 KAMMEN
- Hasil Seminar ABRI di Seskogab September 1998 1998-12-02 ABRI
- ABRI di Eksekutif Harus Memilih 1998-12-02 PANJIMAS
- Pertentangan Para Jenderal Memprihatinkan 1999-12-18 BERNAS
- Agus Widjojo: TNI Biang Rusuh? 2000-01-26 OPOSISI
Human rights
Abuses such as disappearances, torture and killings; Komnas HAM and the rights groups; impunity. 5,718 messages about it, 13,147 that mention it; busiest month Dec 1999 (250). Precision 90% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Kastorius Sinaga: Dimana Komnas HAM Berada? 1997-07-27 MUTIARA
- Ringkasan Eksekutif Laporan KPP HAM Timtim 2000-02-01 DETIK
- Ringkasan Eksekutif Laporan KPP HAM 2001-08-06
- Tim HAM Perwira: Rekomendasi KPP HAM Sewenang-wenang 2000-02-01 KMP
- Torture Victims Bill 1994-08-05 IN
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 2000-06-11
- UU RI Nomor 39/1999 ttg Hak Asasi 2000-10-06
- KOMNAS HAM - Human Rights in 'Dem 2001-07-23
Economy and the crisis
Growth, the 1997-98 crisis, the IMF. 2,089 messages about it, 28,790 that mention it; busiest month Mar 1998 (204). Precision 98% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Bank-bank yang HARAKIRI Pasca bantuan IMF sebesar 43 Milyard USD 1998-01-24
- Dana IMF II gagal, cermin tumpulnya diplomasi 1998-03-09 JWP
- Strategi Kebijakan Ekonomi Indonesia 2001-08-25
- Setelah Tampilnya Widjojo dan IMF 1997-10-17 KONTAN
- IMF: "Seharusnya Lebih Banyak Bank Dilikuidasi 1997-11-14 KONTAN
- Antisipasi Kenaikan Harga, Indonesia Rawan Inflasi Tinggi 1997-02-12 PMB
- World Bank and Indonesia FAQ 2000-10-20 WB
- World Bank & Indonesia (110 K) 1994-04-22
Corruption and the Soeharto family
KKN, Cendana business, trials. 2,592 messages about it, 13,357 that mention it; busiest month Mar 1998 (140). Precision 90% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- 95 yayasan Suharto (1) 1998-05-09 KOLOM
- Menumpas KKN (1) 2001-05-28 MUNG
- Setengah Hati Berantas Korupsi 2000-12-20 STEFANUS
- Tuntutan terhadap Tutut (1) 1998-04-09 GJA
- Lingkaran Setan KKN 2001-02-28 KMP
- KKN Tetap Ancaman Besar 2001-06-26 KMP
- WORLD & I - International Corruption: So What? 1999-04-03
- Korupsi Harus Dianggap Kejahatan Luar Biasa 2001-06-27 KMP
Elections, parties and parliament
The 1992, 1997 and 1999 elections, political parties, the DPR and the MPR sessions. 4,561 messages about it, 28,630 that mention it; busiest month Apr 1999 (310). Precision 98% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- KPU, Riwayatmu Kini 2000-06-01 KMP
- UU No. 3/99 1999-02-19
- Akibat Pemilu Lokal Tiga UU Politik Harus Diubah 1999-12-26 KMP
- Golkar Tetap Akan Raih Suara Mayoritas??? 1997-04-25 ISSUES
- KPU Decides on Campaign Ban for State Officials 1999-03-24 KMP
- KPU Desak MPR Selesaikan Perubahan Ketiga UUD 1945 2001-10-31 KMP
- DPR Setujui, KPU Baru Indepen 2000-06-05 KMP
- Harmoko: Golkar Memilih Perubahan Yang Konstan 1999-03-15 KLIPING
Environment
Forest fires and haze, mining, land. 2,272 messages about it, 7,882 that mention it; busiest month Sep 1997 (160). Precision 94% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Gugatan Walhi thdp Perusahaan yg Bakar Hutan 1998-02-05 PMB
- Penghasil Limbah B3 1994-09-23
- Perebutan Lahan Hutan di Berau (Ngototnya Gubernur) 1996-09-29
- Laporan Tahunan WALHI Periode 2000 2001-08-07
- Walhi Masih Harus Membuktikan Diri 1996-10-15 KMP
- Limbah Pabrik Minyak Kelapa Sawit Berbahaya 1996-09-22 BISNIS
- International Forest Agreements 1996-10-11 ISSUES
- Limbah Industri Mengancam Bekasi 1993-12-23
Women and gender
Women's movement and rights, gender violence, women workers, Suara Ibu Peduli. 307 messages about it, 2,132 that mention it; busiest month Aug 2001 (16). Precision 98% (50 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Hukum Pidana dan Kekerasan terhadap Perempuan 2001-08-25
- Perempuan dalam Media Perempuan 2000-04-24 PANJI
- Dari Bias Gender Menuju Keadilan Gender 2000-09-07 KMP
- Poligami Adalah Penjajahan Terselubung Terhadap Perempuan 2000-10-20 ERLIEN
- Istiqlal (4/9/98)KEBENARAN Tentang Gerwani: Aspek Gender Rejim Soeharto 1998-09-04
- Caleg Wanita dan Artikulasi Kepentingan Wanita 1996-11-25 SBYP
- Perempuan Harus Aktif Advokasi Kasus Perkosaan 1999-12-09 MEDIA
- Women in the Tourism Industry of Bali 1999-10-11 ARTICLE
The May 1998 riots
Riots, looting and sexual violence of 13-15 May 1998 and the inquiries. 72 messages about it, 1,912 that mention it; busiest month Nov 1998 (18). Precision 89.8% (49 messages checked, first pass).
Messages most clearly about the theme
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-08-03 SIAR
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-08-03 SIAR
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-07-31 SIAR
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-09-02 SIAR
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-11-03 DETIK
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-11-12 GATRA
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1998-11-06 KONTAN
- Title withheld until an editor has reviewed the message 1999-05-15