Religion as an Instrument of Soft Power in International Relations

The article examines the cases of using religion as a “soft power” in the example of Russia and Turkey. Based on foreign policy strategies, each state forms its own discourse in the use of religions as “soft power”. The article substantiates the idea that world religions have the greatest potential in solving interstate issues, as carriers of a unique historical experience of spiritual and political globalization, as institutions of spiritual power that accumulate significant material and other resources, as well as as institutions of civil society that promote the values of freedom and humanism. The use of religion as «soft power» becomes another argument in criticizing the theories of secularism. The analysis of the discourse of religion as a “soft power” was made on the example of the foreign policy strategies of Russia and Turkey, taking into account their political authority in the international arena, as well as their perception as one of the centers of world religions.

Modelling Digital Circular Economy framework in the Agricultural Sector. An Application in Southern Italy

The transition towards circular economy (CE) in agriculture requires a large amount of data in order to map the consumption of natural resources and negative externalities. This paper aims to identify a digital framework for collecting and sharing data fundamental for stakeholders with the purpose of implementing the best CE model. The methodology used is based on the guidelines of the stakeholder engagement and through a survey, and the authors have mapped the lack of data and built a set by replicable sustainability indicators. The results obtained can be used for the definition of regional policy strategies and interventions for CE model implementation.

REKONSTRUKSI PENDEKATAN COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT DI MASA PANDEMI DALAM UPAYA PENGUATAN PENERIMAAN PAJAK

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a problematic impact on the revenue budget of many countries, including Indonesia. However, when most tax revenues had decreased, personal income tax (PIT) in Indonesia increased. Based on this fact and using a qualitative approach, our study aims to document and analyze a Compliance Risk Management (CRM) approach used to monitor taxpayer compliance in Indonesia. This study analyzes the CRM policy using policy science methods modified according to the CRM implementation and administration scope. Our analysis was carried out primarily by linking the CRM implementation policy with the Covid-19 situation. This study concludes that tax authorities should consider implementing policy strategies under international best practices by adjusting to the current pandemic situation in Indonesia without sticking to each phase. Based on the available alternatives, the Indonesian tax authority needs to consider reconstructing its interaction with taxpayers. The orientation is to provide a stimulus for taxpayers and stay to control their level of compliance.

Strategi Kebijakan Kesehatan dan Upaya Pencegahan HIV/AIDS Pada Wanita Pekerja Seks (WPS) : Literature Review

HIV/AIDS is a health problem that has a global impact, one of the causes is proper prevention efforts. HIV prevention must be followed by the implementation of appropriate health policy strategies in each country. The purpose of this study is to identify and identify health policies of HIV/AIDS prevention behavior in FSW. The method of writing a literature review begins with selecting a topic, determining keywords and making journal references. The databases used include Google Scholar, Elsevier, Pubmed. The search for references was limited from 2016 to 2020. The keywords used were “Strategy, Health Policy, Prevention, HIV/AIDS, Female Sex Workers”. A total of 25 articles were included in the availability and 8 articles were included in the discussion. Factors that affect HIV/AIDS prevention in FSW are low knowledge of HIV, inability to negotiate factors, violence, commercial sex for more than 1 year with a partner of 2-3 people for a night. Health policy strategies in various countries are adapted to the needs of FSW according to guidelines, such as improving reproductive health services, VCT, condom distribution and peer support. HIV-based innovation programs such as zoning for localization areas, health promotion from a religious perspective and the DIFFER strategy. All risk factors that need to be considered in determining the HIV/AIDS strategy in FSW by considering advocacy in the region.