Building an Independent Spirit: Reflections on 79 Years of Sovereign Indonesia By: Prof. Dr. Drs. Ermaya Suradinata, S.H., M.H., M.S. Editor: Dhania Puspa Purbasari Since its independence on August 17, 1945, Indonesia has experienced a long and dynamic journey. Celebrating the 79th anniversary of independence is not only to mark the age of the