Robert Cribb

In this engaging discussion, Robert Cribb, an Emeritus Professor of Asian History, dives into the harrowing history of detention camps in Asia. He examines the massive scale of imprisonment, the psychological impact on detainees, and the societal implications of these camps. The podcast offers a comparative analysis with Nazi extermination camps and sheds light on Indonesia's dark political genocide. Cribb also reflects on the challenges of academic editing while delving into the complexities of historical narratives involving war crimes. It's a thought-provoking journey into a painful yet crucial aspect of modern Asian history.