Indonesia – Plan New Guinea

This political cartoon, published in The Flame in November 1949, addresses tensions surrounding Indonesia’s sovereignty shortly before the formal transfer of power in December 1949. The illustration references the Dutch plan to retain control over West New Guinea, alongside controversial events such as the arrest of Sukarno’s mother and ongoing military troop movements. Indonesia is personified as an eagle, symbolizing national identity and resilience amid political negotiations and colonial maneuvering.