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Unraveling the Political Motives of Eritrea in the Tigray Conflict
Full text linkEritrea is one of the countries that has a significant influence in the Horn of Africa. In maintaining its influence and achieving its national interest, Eritrea has enrolled itself in the Tigray War. Participating in the Tigray War would drive themselves to be the regional superior in the Horns of Africa. This research will focus on how Eritrea's political motives in the Tigray War affected the achievement of its interests. This study will use the national interest concept and geopolitical theory to analyze the formulation of the problem that has been described. These theoretical frameworks will be suitable as these theoretical frameworks will be able to explain Eritrea’s national interest in the African Region. This research will also use qualitative methods and literature study data collection techniques. The results of this study suggest that Eritrea has political motives to be able to escape its international isolation status and become a regional superior in the Horn of Africa region. Eritrea also wants to expand its influence in Ethiopian domestic politics and avenge itself on the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) through its involvement in the Tigray war. Eritrea used a hawkish approach offensively in its involvement in the Tigray conflict
Faktor Keberhasilan Delimitasi Batas Zona Ekonomi Eksklusif (ZEE) antara Indonesia dan Filipina
Full text linkThis paper discusses factors underlying the success of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) boundary delimitation between Indonesia and the Philippines. This paper uses issue-level approach from the literature on territorial disputes which focus on the interaction between territoriality and visibility factors in shaping the dynamics of territorial disputes. According to this approach, disputes over territory that is not salient in terms of its tangible/intangible value but is visible to domestic audience are more likely to be settled peacefully because the government is likely to face pressure from the domestic audience to settle the dispute and the low salience of the territory increase the possibility for peaceful settlement. This paper found that this also applies in the case of Indonesia and the Philippines. The undelimited EEZ between Indonesia and the Philippines is not salient but the increase visibility of this issue contributes to the immediate completion of boundary delimitation between the two countries peacefully
Soft Power of the UAE: Dubai Cares Project in Uganda
Full text linkUganda was one of the countries, which have received South Sudanese refugees since 2013. Since that period of time, South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda have faced challenges such as school dropouts, health issues, hunger, and family loss. Amid this crisis, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intervened through Dubai Cares to support the rights of South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda through education program. The research employs a qualitative method by analyzing primary data from official government reports and websites, as well as secondary data from academic literature, reports, and online newspaper publications to examine the implementation of the Dubai Cares project for South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda. The concept of soft power is used to understand how the UAE leverages the Dubai Cares as a soft power instrument. Soft power concept serves to confirm that the UAE uses Dubai Cares to spread the country’s influence without resorting to coercive measures. The study finds that Dubai Cares enhances the UAE's attractiveness, reputation, and influence on the international stage through its educational programs for South Sudanese children in Uganda
The Complexities of Establishing Transboundary Water Management Institutions in Post-Colonial Territories: A Study of Nile River TWMI Construction
Full text linkTransboundary Water Management Institutions (TWMI) are traditionally seen as comprehensive solutions for addressing the distribution of transnational river water resources, among other alternative strategies. TWMI plays a crucial role in redirecting the potential for conflict in transnational rivers towards more constructive and cooperative outcomes. However, the establishment of TWMI is fraught with challenges, particularly due to the 'limited' nature of available water resources and geopolitical tensions among riparian states. This article argues that the obstacles to forming TWMI under certain conditions extend beyond geopolitical factors and resource limitations. In former colonial territories, the complexities hindering the creation of TWMI are further compounded by the enduring legacy of colonialism and the post-independence needs of these riparian nations. Using the Nile River as a case study and employing Comparative Political Theory (CPT) as a research method, this paper illustrates how colonial legacies in riparian states not only exacerbate but also perpetuate the challenges in establishing Transboundary Water Management Institutions. This article highlights the underexplored impact of colonial legacies on the discourse of multilateral institutional building and international relations among postcolonialism countries, which continue to shape the process of forming international organizations responsible for managing shared natural resources across countries
Diplomasi Air Indonesia: Pelbagai Aspek dan Tujuan Negara
Full text linkWater diplomacy is needed to cooperate and find solutions to water issues. Water diplomacy can be political especially when it involves transnational waters and can even trigger conflicts between countries. Indonesia does not yet have transnational water and interstate water conflicts but remains actively involved in various world water forums. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical research to see Indonesia's water diplomacy. Access to clean water due to its vast territory has caused problems for Indonesia. This issue is one that Indonesia fights for in its water diplomacy. In addition, this research found that Indonesia's water diplomacy focuses on multilateralism. Indonesia is only at the starting point, but several aid projects for clean water and access have been obtained. Indonesia's water diplomacy involves political, integrative, and cooperative aspects. Politically, Indonesia is involved in various regional cooperation frameworks and has a partnership with the Mekong River Commission (MRC) even though Indonesia is not a Mekong River crossing country. Multilateral forums are also used to build cooperation and even fulfill integrative aspects such as efforts to create a Global Water Fund. In addition, Indonesia has shown leadership in engaging in several water policy issues while pushing its interests
Diplomasi Ekonomi Indonesia dalam Meningkatkan Ekspor Produk Tekstil ke Australia melalui IA-CEPA Tahun 2020-2023
Full text linkThis research aims to analyze the economic diplomacy strategy carried out by Indonesia to export textile products, especially apparel, to Australia through the Indonesia Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (IA-CEPA) for 2020-2023. In this research, the method used is a descriptive method using interviews and literature study. The research results show that although the overall export trend shows positive results, there has been no significant change in exports of Indonesian textile products since IA-CEPA was implemented. This happens because there are still trade challenges both internal and external. The economic diplomacy carried out by the Indonesian Government is not only to overcome these challenges but also to encourage increased exports of Indonesian textile products to Australia. Economic diplomacy is analyzed based on Kishan S. Rana's theory which consists of four stages, namely economic salesmanship, networking, image building, and regulation management. Economic diplomacy is carried out through exhibitions, network expansion, information dissemination, promotions digital, and accelerated implementation of IA-CEPA with a memorandum of understanding and issuing Minister of Trade Regulation No. 36 of 2023 concerning Import Policies and Regulations to protect the domestic textile industry
Hubungan Indonesia dan Australia dalam Perspektif Hubungan Islam dan Barat: Benturan Peradaban atau Kerjasama?
Full text linkAmong the relations between two countries which are seen as representing the relationship between Islam and the West is the relationship between Indonesia and Australia, where the relationship between these two close neighboring countries is often clashed with perceptions of the relationship between Islam and the West. In this case, Huntington's thesis, states the Clash of Civilizations, is often still the basis for strengthening the view of many parties that Islamic and Western civilization will never meet in harmony. Contrary to Huntington's thesis, Bassam Tibi put forward an argument regarding the Inter-Civilizational Dialogue which allows opportunities for cooperation between Islam and the West. This article is library research using qualitative methods. Data collection techniques were carried out through document review and literature study. This article finds that Indonesia-Australia relations have complex dynamics, where clashes of civilizations, the phenomenon of Islamophobia, as well as civilizational dialogue, or even cooperation are possible in the course of Indonesia's relations with Australia
Perubahan Paradigma Strategi Deterensi Nuklir India dan Pakistan
Full text linkThis paper discusses the shifting in the nuclear deterrence strategies of India and Pakistan. The conflict between India and Pakistan is marked by several high tension such as Kashmir dispute. The presence of nuclear weapons, which is pretty much significant and balanced possession between India and Pakistan make the situation more complicated and challenge the political stability in South Asia. The deterrent strategy of both parties has shifted from full deterrence, where nuclear ownership is to deter the opposing party, to creating second-strike and pre-emptive strike capabilities because they feel an increase in potential threats. India applies the no-first-use (NFU) doctrine, which was initially quite strict but has now become flexible considering the threat from Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistan tends to be a risk-taker by never declaring the NFU doctrine. The author uses nuclear deterrence theory and security dilemma to elaborate the shifting concept of a deterrent strategy by both parties. The rationality of both parties in nuclear deterrence must be the basis of nuclear doctrine, considering the massive impact if both sides engage in a nuclear war. Globally, there needs to be cooperation in mutual control not only in nuclear-armed countries but also in diplomacy among countries that do not have nuclear powers to create global peace. At least in the event of war, both countries do not use their nuclear power
The Political Economy of Economic Cooperation: The Case of Indonesia in Finding New Non-Traditional Markets
Full text linkIndonesia strives to achieve its goals of becoming a developed country by 2045 as stated in the Indonesia’s Dream 2015-2085, the most influential country in the Asia Pacific region, and to become a barometer of world economic growth. One of the strategies implemented by the Indonesian government to achieve those dreams is to open new economic cooperation in new non-traditional markets or countries that were not previously Indonesia's main trading partners. This research uses a national interest approach through descriptive research and a qualitative approach with data sources of literature studies from books, journals, and research reports that support the search for the analysis result. This study explains how the opening of new cooperation is carried out to achieve Indonesia's national interests, both economic interests to become a developed country by 2045 and political interests to affirm Indonesia's position within the framework of South-South cooperation. This research found that opening new economic cooperation can help Indonesia achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2045 and position Indonesia's political position as an important actor in promoting South-South cooperation
The Legacy of Colonialism and Ecological Genocide on Indigenous People of Nauru
Full text linkThis paper explains the connection between colonialism, environmental destruction, capitalism, and dependency in Nauru. Nauru is an extreme example of how the legacy of colonialism has had a destructive impact on the indigenous people. In the case of Nauru, Pivot is the collapse of the symbiotic relationship between humans and the environment. There has been limited research on the impact of colonialism and ecological destruction on indigenous people, especially in international relations scholarship. The analysis of Nauru represents a microcosm of the conflict between environmental sustainability and the commercial economy. Nauru has undergone environmental injustice for decades and has delivered a prolonged impact of dietary problems and health crises. I argue that the current Nauruan national crisis and economic stagnation have resulted from its complex history of colonialism and the failure of post-colonial successive governments to escape from the former colonial ruler's structurally induced dependency