Warief Djajanto Basorie

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Warief Djajanto Basorie was a reporter for the Indonesian National News Agency, KNI, in Jakarta from 1971 to 1991. At the same time, he was correspondent for Manila-based DepthNews Asia (DNA 1974-91) that reported on Asian development. DNA was a proponent of development journalism. 

In 1991, Warief joined the Dr. Soetomo Press Institute, LPDS, a journalism school in Jakarta. He was an instructor and organiser of thematic journalism workshops. Themes included AIDS, the environment, and the climate crisis. He was project manager of three cycles of covering climate workshops from 2012 to 2017. More than 600 journalists participated in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua, areas prone to carbon-emitting forest and peatland fires. He is now semi-retired.

Prabowo in China: Indonesia’s president-elect on the world stage
Prabowo in China: Indonesia’s president-elect on the world stage
Prabowo signalled that he will continue Jokowi's work, but Jakarta and Beijing remain at odds over the South China Sea.
Election 2024: Indonesia decides
Election 2024: Indonesia decides
Insights into the presidential candidates’ thinking can be found in many places – even from afar.
Indonesia’s presidential frontrunner falters in debate but could win election
Indonesia’s presidential frontrunner falters in debate but could win election
Prabowo Subianto was tested in an area where he should be commanding – defence and international affairs.
An election loophole could tarnish Jokowi’s legacy
An election loophole could tarnish Jokowi’s legacy
Family drama rarely translates into good politics as Indonesia already knows all too well.
Indonesia’s “golden visa” pitch to big-wheel investors
Indonesia’s “golden visa” pitch to big-wheel investors
The President has a downstreaming vision and needs long-term capital to make it reality.
Enduring lessons for Indonesia from a wandering scribe in Europe
Enduring lessons for Indonesia from a wandering scribe in Europe
The famed journalist Adinegoro sent reports in the 1920s that captivated his homeland and hold a potent message for today.
For Indonesia’s haunting past, Jokowi’s resolution is non-judicial
For Indonesia’s haunting past, Jokowi’s resolution is non-judicial
A new book throws light on the 1965 massacres – but the government’s redress for victims is yet to extend to justice for the perpetrators.
After Jokowi: What Indonesia’s next president could face in foreign affairs
After Jokowi: What Indonesia’s next president could face in foreign affairs
Between Myanmar, China and a neighbour with ambitions for nuclear subs, an already full agenda awaits.
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