CSIS holds writing contest<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian intellectuals have been invited to
\ntake part in a scholarly writing contest on either international
\nrelations or the exploration of local thinking and philosophy.<\/p>\n
"The contest is being held to create a climate conducive to
\nscholarly writing," Hadi Soesastro, the Centre for Strategic and
\nInternational Studies executive director told The Jakarta Post.<\/p>\n
The strategic international relations category is intended to
\nattract and stimulate talented university students, he said.<\/p>\n
The second category on Indonesian philosophy is intended for
\nintellectuals at large.<\/p>\n
The contest is held in commemoration of the Centre's 25th
\nanniversary this year.<\/p>\n
Juwono Sudarsono, a noted political analyst will head the team
\nof judges in the international relations category. The winner and
\nrunner-up will receive Rp 10 million and Rp 5 million in prize
\nmoney respectively, in addition to an award named after one of
\nthe founders of the Centre, the late Ali Moertopo.<\/p>\n
Mochtar Buchori, a noted intellectual, will head the jury for
\nthe second category. The prizes are the same, although in this
\ncategory the award is named after the other founder of the
\nCentre, the late Soedjono Humardani.<\/p>\n
Entries must be entered by July 31, mailed to CSIS at Jalan
\nTanah Abang III No 23-27.<\/p>\n
The winners will be announced at the Centre's anniversary
\nparty on Sept. 18. (14)<\/p>",
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