KITLV, also known as the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies, is a world-class research institute dedicated to the study of Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. With a focus on Indonesia and the 'Dutch' Caribbean, KITLV engages in interdisciplinary research to explore the (dis)continuities between the pre-colonial and postcolonial periods. The institute's researchers investigate topics such as the governance of climate change adaptation, mobility and belonging, and state violence and citizenship.

KITLV collaborates with academic communities, governmental organizations, NGOs, the media, and the general public to advance knowledge and understanding of these regions. As an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), KITLV strives to contribute to wider debates on globalization by articulating research agendas empirically and theoretically.

If you're interested in Caribbean studies, KITLV offers a Caribbean Studies course where you can delve deeper into the rich cultural and historical aspects of the region. Additionally, KITLV publishes various books and publications on topics like Ghost Movies in Southeast Asia and Beyond, Indonesia's Overseas Labour Migration Programme, and many more.

Join KITLV in exploring the complexities of Southeast Asia and the Caribbean and expanding your knowledge of these fascinating regions.