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POLITICAL DYNAMICS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF INDONESIA-AUSTRALIA BORDER MANAGEMENT
Full text linkThis study offers a political science analysis of border management policies in Indonesia and Australia, focusing on security, community welfare, and international relations. Indonesia adopts a development-oriented approach aimed at enhancing infrastructure and economic access in border areas, promoting national integration but facing coordination and surveillance challenges. Australia, in contrast, implements a security-driven approach, particularly through Operation Sovereign Borders, effectively preventing illegal immigration yet criticized for its stringent, less humanitarian stance. Employing qualitative methods, including literature review and online media analysis, this study examines the political implications and geopolitical context of each policy. Findings suggest that Indonesia could enhance border security by integrating advanced technology, while Australia might benefit from a more cooperative, humanitarian approach to improve regional relations. This analysis contributes to political science discussions on border governance, proposing a balanced model that addresses both security and welfare in managing national borders
E-GOVERNMENT UTILIZATION AND THE POLITICAL LOGIC OF NETWORK GOVERNANCE IN INDONESIA’S LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
Full text linkThis article investigates the utilization of E-Government applications within the framework of network governance in Indonesia’s local administration. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative methods, this study captures public perceptions of electronic information-based government services and explores the political and institutional dynamics underlying their implementation. Data were collected through questionnaires, document analysis, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs) with purposively selected informants, including leaders and staff from local government institutions. The findings demonstrate that e-government platforms enhance service efficiency, transparency, and public satisfaction. Moreover, these applications promote openness in financial management and intra-organizational communication, contributing to greater trust and comfort among citizens. Framed within the theory of network governance, the study reveals how digital service delivery is not merely a technical process but a political one—shaped by inter-institutional collaboration, administrative adaptability, and the evolving role of the state in a digitally mediated environment. These insights affirm the growing necessity of integrating digital infrastructure with political and organizational readiness to achieve effective and sustainable governance in the digital age
DECONSTRUCTING THE THREAT OF TECHNOLOGY: A CRITIQUE OF SURVEILLANCE CAPITALISM AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR E-DEMOCRACY
Full text linkThis study critiques the phenomenon of surveillance capitalism in the digital era, focusing on its impact on digital democracy or e-democracy in Indonesia. Drawing from Shoshana Zuboff’s framework, surveillance capitalism leverages human behavioural data as raw material for commercial predictions, threatening privacy, fostering polarization, and weakening the digital public sphere. Using a qualitative literature-based approach and semi-structured interviews with experts and practitioners, the research validates its findings through data triangulation across journal articles, policy reports, and interview insights. The results indicate that social media algorithms contribute to the spread of disinformation, political polarization, and the manipulation of public opinion. For instance, during the 2024 elections in Indonesia, algorithms were found to amplify echo chambers, reduce exposure to diverse perspectives, and promote sensational content. The study concludes that technology’s negative impacts are shaped by the economic structures and designs underlying its use, underscoring the need for regulatory frameworks and public awareness to address these challenges
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELECTRONIC PARKING SYSTEM POLICY IN BANDUNG: RESPONSE TO PUBLIC DEMAND
Full text linkImplementation Implementation of Electronic Parking System Policy in Bandung: Response to Public Demand This study examines the application of strategic planning in managing the electronic parking system in Bandung, focusing on the influence of local political dynamics on policy implementation. A qualitative approach and case study method were used to analyze strategic planning and political dynamics in the context of the electronic parking system. Primary data was collected through in-depth interviews and field observations, while secondary data was sourced from media documentation and previous research.The findings reveal that the strategic planning of the electronic parking system aims to improve urban mobility and optimize parking space utilization. However, challenges such as resource limitations and the influence of local political dynamics hinder effective implementation. Based on the Powercube theory, which includes the dimensions of level, space, and form, this study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to strategic planning. Local political dynamics significantly impact organizational capacity, particularly in terms of policy stability and resource allocation. Dependence on certain political actors and the lack of consensus among stakeholders weaken the effectiveness of policy implementation. Local governments, parking attendants, and public users play key roles in the success of this system’s management. This study highlights the importance of cross-stakeholder collaboration to enhance traffic management, create sustainable parking solutions, and improve urban quality of life. Effective coordination is required to address political and operational challenges in implementing the electronic parking system in Bandung
POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT OF WEST JAVA PDI-P WOMEN’S CADRES IN THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE ELECTION
Full text linkThe involvement of women in political parties cannot be ignored. This is because gender equality allows democracy to function properly. PDI-P is the only party that has the highest level of women participation. West Java is one of the crucial provinces in both the 2024 General Election or Regional Election. This study aims to explore how women’s empowerment is carried out by PDI-P West Java in each stage of their politics and what the results are. Qualitative research is conducted by collecting primary and secondary data. Primary data is conducted by interviewing selected informants and secondary data trough related document. Data validation is conducted by triangulation sources to check the data obtained. The results of the study show that PDI-P West Java has carried out various methods of empowering women, such as setting party rules regarding women’s quotas in party membership, and candidates who advance in legislative elections, holding special activities for women, providing financial assistance and campaign training for women, and providing training for women cadres who sit in parliament. The results also show that women legislators from the PDI-P West Java faction are very active in speaking out in parliament
PRABOWO SUBIYANTO’S LEGAL POLITICAL DIRECTION: CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE FIRST DEBATE OF THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Full text linkThis article examines how presidential candidates have produced legal discourses that are used as political instruments in winning the political contestation of the Indonesian national presidential election in 2024. Through political discourse, Prabowo Subiyanto aimed to influence the public for his victory. As a result, he emerged victorious, proving that political discourse in public debates can successfully deconstruct, influence, and steer the way of thinking and can lead voters’ preferences. The main argument in this article is that discourse as a political instrument is not empty, but behind the discourse is a form of political truth operation produced for certain goals. In this study, the method used is qualitative with discourse analysis to uncover the ideal of truth behind discourse. The researcher applied Van Dijk’s discourse theory which uses three analyses; text, social cognition and social context. Therefore, the use of Van Dijk’s critical analysis method is the author’s position as a novelty in the midst of several discourse studies that emphasise more on content analysis. Based on the results of this study, the researcher found several results from the direction of legal politics, namely that it offers law as a priority, law enforcement and economic growth, independence of law enforcers, and law based on the principle of justice
YOUTH MOBILIZATION IN THE 2019 ELECTION CAMPAIGN IN WEST JAVA, INDONESIA (STUDY OF THE GERINDRA PARTY, THE INDONESIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF STRUGGLE, AND THE PROSPEROUS JUSTICE PARTY)
Full text linkWest Java has the largest number of voters including young elections, but there are symptoms where political parties have rarely been placed as subjects in elections by political parties. This study aims to describe the strategies of the Gerindra Party, PDIP, and PKS in mobilizing youth support in the 2019 elections in West Java and to analyze research phenomena based on the theory used so that it is hoped that new concepts will be obtained in mobilizing youth support during the election momentum, especially in implementing strategies mobilization that places the youth segment as a political subject, not only as an object of party strategy. The research method in this study used qualitative methods and descriptive techniques including literature review and in-depth interviews with party members and youth activists,. The research results show that in the 2019 Election the Gerindra Party, PDI Perjuangan, and PKS used several strategies in mobilizing youth support. However, not all strategies are carried out optimally. For example, the PKS does not utilize volunteers or its party wings in mobilizing youth due to differences in views within political parties, the use of mass media is not yet optimal, as well as the use of election data in formulating strategies is not optimal
ACTUALIZING BANDUNG SPIRIT IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD: THE STUDY OF INDONESIA AND EAST AFRICAN COUNTRIES RELATIONS
Full text linkThe Bandung Conference 1955 is an essential foundation of Indonesia and Eastern African nations under the scope of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Nairobi, Kenya. Yet, contemporary trends in trade, investment, and diplomatic engagement indicate that revitalizing this spirit requires new approaches amid a global economy driven by pragmatic interests.Therefore, this paper studies how the Bandung Conference spirit of solidarity is exercised in the contemporary Indonesia and Eastern Africa nations relations especially in terms of economy and politics. The paper uses the perspective international cooperation theory in scope of the global political economy which emphasizes that there are essential reciprocal relations between aspects of politics and economics between two actors in global politics with the insight from postcolonialism. Furthermore, this paper utilizes a qualitative research approach based on qualitative data for both primary and secondary data with direct observation as paramount data collecting method.This paper contributes to the academic discourse by bridging historical ideals with contemporary realities, offering a refined framework that extends traditional notions of solidarity to address modern economic imperatives. The findings suggest that although the Bandung legacy remains a pivotal theoretical foundation, its principles are inadequately reflected in both state and non-state interactions, as evidenced by limited trade volumes, modest diplomatic initiatives, and weak reciprocity in business relations. The study concludes that actualizing the Bandung spirit in contemporary Indonesia–Eastern Africa relations should prioritize enhancing collaboration among business sectors and other non-state actors
ANALYZING TIKTOK’S INFLUENCE ON YOUTH POLITICAL ACTIVISM AND SOCIAL PARTICIPATION IN MALAYSIA
Full text linkDespite TikTok’s popularity among young users, concerns persist regarding their lack of political awareness and gullibility. This research aims to address this gap by examining TikTok usage patterns among Malaysian youth and analyzing user interactions with political and social content. The research participants consisted of youths aged 18 to 29 years old in Malaysia. Employing a quantitative research design, the study used surveys to gather data and descriptive statistical analysis. The collected data was analyzed using the SPSS software. The study’s findings indicate TikTok’s potential for political usage and respondents show a moderately high agreement on TikTok as a platform to increase political awareness. Theoretical framework of Agenda-setting Theory guides the analysis of user interactions to uncover mechanisms of influence and information dissemination. By providing insights into how TikTok influences political discourse and shapes youth engagement, this research contributes to understanding social media’s role in civic participation
POLITICAL POLARIZATION IN THE 2024 LOCAL ELECTIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS IMPACT AND IMPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY IN INDONESIA
Full text linkRegional head elections (Pilkada) are a crucial moment in Indonesia’s political dynamics, but in 2024, political polarization reached its peak, causing significant impacts on local democracy. This study aims to investigate the phenomenon of political polarization in the 2024 regional elections and analyze its implications for the sustainability of local democracy in Indonesia. Through a mixed approach that combines qualitative and quantitative analysis, this study attempts to understand the root causes of political polarization, measure the level of polarization in different regions, and evaluate the resulting political consequences. Political polarization in the context of the 2024 regional elections reflects the increasing tension between different political parties, especially in terms of ideological conflicts and differences in political views. It is influenced by factors such as national polarization, local political dynamics, and the increased use of social media as a tool to amplify divisive political narratives. The results show that political polarization in the 2024 local elections has far-reaching impacts on local democracy, including decreased public political participation, heightened political tensions, and the risk of social conflict that could potentially undermine political stability. The long-term implications of this political polarization highlight the need for appropriate measures to strengthen local democracy and rebuild public trust in the political process. In this context, efforts to promote inclusive political dialog, improve people’s political literacy, and reduce excessive political tension are crucial to maintaining the health of local democracy in Indonesia. Only with these measures can local democracy develop positively and embody strong and inclusive democratic principles amidst complex political dynamics