Who Are You?: The Issue of Representation of Contemporary Nation-States

One of the most enduring questions for international relations student is regarding the relevancy of a nation-state in this era of globalization. Many argues that this is due to multinational company economic rule over a nation-state especially in developing countries, while others argue that international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund rule over a nation-state by its power to impose rules and sanctions. While this is an endless debate, with every side having their own argument, there is one aspect that is not really talked about: the issue of representation.

Strategic StudiesGhifari Athallah RamadhanAugust 1, 2018 Comment

The Shifting Role of Women in Extremist Movements: How Does It Reshape Gender Stereotypes and Its Consequences for Counter-terrorism in Indonesia

Indonesia has had women involved in extremist movements before, such as Munfiatun, the wife of terrorist Noordin Muhammad Top, and Dian Yulia Novita “Novi”, the first Indonesian woman who became an active actor in suicide bombing attempt. However, the attacks in Surabaya and Sidoarjo were the first times women died as suicide bombers in Indonesia.

Strategic StudiesKanya Damarꞔanti July 17, 2018Comment

Identity Politics and Ethics in the Indonesian Elections

The controversy incident in the West Java Governor candidate debate is not new in Indonesian politics, especially during the election period. The diversity of the Indonesian society, formed by the many varieties of cultures and religions, is often used as a campaign tool for political and party elites.

Strategic StudiesSerevinna SimanjuntakJuly 9, 2018Comment

A Glimpse into the Well-Informed City

Individuals and institutions, the stakeholders, ought to grasp their positions in the city’s overall system in order to maximize their performance. To that means, the city must provide adequate information about its own system to the stakeholders who reside in it.

Area StudiesAldrin Rocky SampelilingJune 23, 2018Urbanism Comment

The ASEAN Way of Human Rights

This article is posted in conjunction with the 38th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held on 18th June—06 July 2018. What gives this session added value is that much of the agenda is based on commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 10 December 1948).

Strategic StudiesAmira WaworuntuJune 18, 2018Comment