NUDC Final Round Part 1

Summary

The speech advocates for a violent revolution in Eastern Indonesia, highlighting the deep-seated issues of discrimination and oppression by the Indonesian government. The speaker argues that peaceful protests have been ineffective, and diplomacy is hindered by Indonesia's control. The speech emphasizes the justification of a violent revolution as a means to break free from colonialism, drawing parallels with Indonesia's own struggle against Dutch colonial rule. It concludes by asserting the necessity of standing up for independence, even if the revolution fails, to send a clear message of resistance.

Takeaways

• 😀 The debate centers around whether separatist movements in Eastern Indonesia, like the West Papua movement, should engage in violent revolution to secede from the Republic of Indonesia.
• 😀 The Prime Minister in the government side argues that Eastern Indonesians are oppressed and discriminated against, making violent revolution a justified response.
• 😀 The government side claims that peaceful protests and diplomacy have failed, citing the lack of representation and economic ties in organizations like the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).
• 😀 The speaker from the government side emphasizes that Indonesia does not recognize the inherent cultural differences of Eastern Indonesians, and that this contributes to the oppression and failure of peaceful methods.
• 😀 The Prime Minister asserts that Eastern Indonesians are being treated as economic entities rather than as people, highlighted by Indonesia’s misrepresentation of Melanesian culture.
• 😀 The government side argues that violent revolution is justified as a means of liberation from colonialism, similar to Indonesia’s own struggle against Dutch colonialism.
• 😀 There is a belief in the government camp that violent resistance will send a message that Eastern Indonesians will not remain subjugated, even if they lose the war.
• 😀 The government side frames their struggle as an inherent right for Eastern Indonesians to defend themselves, using self-defense and revenge as key motivations for the proposed violent actions.
• 😀 The government side points out that the status quo under Indonesia has led to excessive force against peaceful protesters and arrests, emphasizing the failure of non-violent resistance.
• 😀 The leader of opposition, introduced at the end of the transcript, is set to respond to the government's arguments, marking the beginning of the counter-debate.

Q & A

What is the central motion being debated in this script?

The central motion being debated is whether separatist movements in Eastern Indonesia, such as the Papuan movement, should unite, take arms, and conduct a violent revolution to secede from the Republic of Indonesia.

What is the government’s main argument for supporting a violent revolution?

The government argues that Eastern Indonesian people are being oppressed, discriminated against, and denied recognition of their inherent cultural differences. They believe a violent revolution is justified to break free from Indonesia’s colonial-style control.

What does the government claim is the failure of Eastern Indonesian diplomacy?

The government claims that Eastern Indonesia cannot pursue independent diplomatic ties because Indonesia's status as an observer in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) prevents them from gaining full membership. This limits their ability to form economic and diplomatic relationships independently.

How does the government view Indonesia’s treatment of Eastern Indonesians?

The government believes that Indonesia fails to acknowledge the inherent cultural differences of Eastern Indonesians, often treating them as a mere economic entity rather than respecting their identity and rights. This leads to oppression and the failure of nonviolent protests.

What historical example does the government use to justify a violent revolution?

The government draws a parallel with Indonesia's own violent revolution against Dutch colonial rule. They argue that just as Indonesia fought for its independence through violence, Eastern Indonesians should have the same right to use violent revolution to achieve independence.

What does the government propose as a solution to Eastern Indonesia’s oppression?

The government proposes that a violent revolution is necessary to send a strong message to Indonesia and the world that Eastern Indonesians will not remain subjugated. Even if the revolution fails, the government believes it will demonstrate their resistance to oppression.

What is the role of MSG in Eastern Indonesia's situation, according to the government?

According to the government, MSG (Melanesian Spearhead Group) could serve as a potential diplomatic ally for Eastern Indonesia. However, because Indonesia holds observer status in MSG, Eastern Indonesia is unable to apply independently for membership or pursue its own diplomatic and economic interests.

What is the government’s stance on nonviolent protests in Eastern Indonesia?

The government argues that nonviolent protests have failed because Eastern Indonesians are often arrested or oppressed simply due to their racial and cultural differences. The government's stance is that such peaceful methods have not yielded positive results and have instead led to further oppression.

How does the government describe the failure of Indonesian cultural events to include Eastern Indonesians?

The government criticizes Indonesia for organizing events like the Melanesian Culture Festival without including Eastern Indonesians, further illustrating the failure of Indonesia to recognize and respect their cultural identity. The government sees this exclusion as evidence that Indonesia does not truly value or understand the Eastern Indonesian people.

Why does the government consider violent revolution to be justified?

The government considers violent revolution justified under two reasons: first, as a means of revenge against Indonesia for its colonial practices, and second, as a normal phase in the fight for independence, similar to Indonesia's own struggle against Dutch colonial rule.