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Dr. JJV (Vincent) Kuitenbrouwer is a faculty member at the University of Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the History Department. His research focuses on the intersection of media history, colonialism, and decolonization, particularly examining the role of Dutch international radio broadcasting during the Indonesian decolonization war (1945–1949). He has extensively analyzed archives of Radio Nederland Wereldomroep (RNW), highlighting how radio was weaponized as a tool of empire to legitimize Dutch military efforts and maintain colonial ties.
- Key Research Themes:
- Colonial media and its evolution into Cold War-era propaganda
- Radio as a psychological and political instrument during decolonization
- Dutch military campaigns in Indonesia and their media narratives
His 2022 article in the Journal of Radio & Audio Media reconstructs the colonial provenance of RNW, emphasizing its role in connecting Dutch expatriates during WWII and its continuation in post-war propaganda. His work interrogates euphemisms like 'police actions' and 'excessen nota' to critique Dutch state narratives about structural violence in Indonesia.
