"The celebration of Chinese New Year today also serves as a reminder that Gus Dur deserves the title of national hero.

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Israel can prove a valuable ally in this sphere. Third, Australia should leverage the legacy of former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid (known as Gus Dur), who wanted to open diplomatic and ...