The Concept of Al-Ta’ah (Obedience) To Muslim Leadership From The Islamic Political Thought

This article, as the title suggests, is to examine the ideas and concepts of obedience to Muslim leadership from Islamic Political Thought. Using qualitative methods and content analysis techniques, this article raises other issues involved such as the discussion of obedience to ideals and reality. it is certain that Islam has asserted that those who are entitled to be obeyed are Allah SWT, Prophet Muhammad SAW and the best and pious Muslim leaders (uli al-amr, Imam, Khalifah, Wali, Wasi, 'Alim). and Amir) at any time. Islam also states that following such a leader means following the truth.

Dynamics of Simultaneous Local Elections in 2020 During Covid-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is difficult to ignore the possibility of conflict in the Simultaneous Regional Head Elections; in fact, it tends to grow. Fundamentally, conflicts arise as a result of lack of planning and implementation of Electoral Management Bodies, confusing regulations, overlapping responsibilities and multiple interpretations of laws, and inability to deal with technical electoral issues. This study aims to examine the dynamics of holding the 2020 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study employs a qualitative design with a descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out using literature review techniques from several related journal sources. According to the results of the study with the Concept of Conflict Resolution, the potential conflicts that emerged in the 2020 simultaneous regional elections, including the existence of money politics disguised as assistance for overcoming COVID-19, low voter participation due to public fear of the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, and weak technical elections management which resulted in the need for re-voting in several regions in Indonesia. Therefore, it can be conluded that Conflict resolution to eliminate money politics culture can be done by conducting political education which must be started from political parties. Meanwhile, to minimize re-voting, Electoral Management Bodies must prepare overall technical management well from planning, organizing, implementing to evaluating the entire process of organizing the election.

Political Motives for the Plan for the Expansion of New Autonomous Regions in Papua

This study examines the political motives of the plan to expand the new autonomous region in Papua. This is because the expansion of new autonomous areas is not always purely for the welfare of the people but is very closely related to political interests, namely power, and position. This study used qualitative research methods. The data used in the form of secondary data was obtained through reputable media and documents in journals. Next, the data is sorted to form a systematic framework. To analyze the research data, Nvivo plus 12 was used. From the analysis, it was described, and a conclusion was drawn. The study results indicate that the political motives for the plan to expand the new autonomous region in Papua are very material-intensive, namely the interests of the political elite, both central and local, to obtain rewards, position, and power. There is a narrative in the ideological incentive motive that regional expansion is for the public interest, namely providing services, developing infrastructure, increasing human resources, and alleviating poverty. However, in reality, some of the ongoing divisions in Papua have not yet impacted the Papuan people.

Political Participation of Santri in the 2017 Regional Elections in Nagan Raya Regency

This research deals with the participation of students in Islamic boarding schools (dayah), which tend to deepen religion so that political information is limited. This study aims to determine the political participation of students in Nagan Raya Aceh 2017. This research is important because it looks at the attitude of students in political power relations. The urgency of this research is to understand the political culture of the santri, which is not only seen from the Kyai as a determinant of political choices. This research uses a qualitative method of the case study approach. The results of this study indicate that the behavior of voters (santri) with the Michigan School approach where the political attitudes and choices are chosen is not only based on the leadership of the pesantren / santri but there is direct involvement by the participation of the students with three aspects.

The Implication of Cyberspace Towards State Geopolitics

Massive technological advancements have influenced many dynamics of the nation's social, political, and economic changes. Geopolitical studies, as one of the studies that investigate the interaction between political dynamics and geography, are exposed to the implications of these technological developments. At the outset of its development, geopolitical studies discussed the state's strategies and policies for gaining influence in specific areas. Geopolitics is the study of a country's boundaries. The emergence of cyberspace, along with the advancement of technology, has implications for a country's geopolitical development. Geopolitical competition takes place not only in the physical realm, but also in cyberspace. The purpose of this article is to examine the shift in the geopolitical paradigm from physical to cyberspace. The authors examine how the existence of cyberspace can have a political impact, particularly geopolitical rivalries between countries, using geopolitics and cyberspace concepts. This scientific article investigates cyberspace phenomena and geopolitical studies using qualitative methods, particularly case study writing techniques. The author contends that geopolitics in cyberspace has no borders, based on the findings of this article's analysis. To avoid cyber conflicts, states must make cyberspace their political domain. Geopolitical rivalries between states in cyberspace can have real-world consequences. One of them is the use of technology to suppress other states' geopolitical policies. Because cyberspace is infinite, the state must develop governance so that the potential for cyber conflicts does not have physical consequences for the country's geopolitics. Given that almost all dynamics of state life have been integrated into information technology, the author concludes that cyberspace should be considered one of a state's geopolitical areas.

Causes of the Failed of the Military Coup in Turkey in 2016

Military interference in politics in Turkey resumed with an outright military coup on July 15, 2016, but the Coup failed. The Turkish military has always successfully conducted coups, both directly and indirectly, which occurred in 1960, 1971, 1980, and 1997. From these problems, The study aims to analyze the causes of the failure of the 2016 coup and describe the causes of the Coup and compare the 2016 coup with the 1960 and 1980 direct coups. A qualitative method was used in this research by conducting literature studies and data sourced from scientific journals, news reports, articles, and other related sources. The results showed that the failure of the military Coup in 2016 was due to rejection from the community but also the failure of the coup group to arrest key government actors such as President Erdogan and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. The failure to arrest these key actors enabled them to mobilize the masses against the coup group, as did President Erdogan, who announced his rejection of the Coup through FaceTime broadcast by CNN Turk and invited the public to reject the Coup. Binali Yildirim also rejected the same problem. This is one of the factors that led to the descent of Turks to the streets against the coup attempt. Even though seeing the previous Coup, the military always received support from the Turkish people. In addition, there is also the role of technology that connects key actors with Turkish society. This research explains the important role of key state actors in countering military coups and provides an overview of ways for civilian governments and the general public to resist military coups.

Russia-NATO Strategic Rivalry and Influence Struggle in Eastern Europe in Security and Economy

Global powers such as NATO, European Union, China and Russia have different characteristics and interests in world politics. Russia after Soviet Union tends to be in a relatively weak position in terms of influence, security and economy. Today Russia's relations with the European Union and the United States have improved after the Cold War. In recent years, Russia and NATO have not only strengthened the economy and security related to the military, but have gone so far as to strengthen the influence of its main State in Eastern Europe. This study will analyze Russia's political policies towards NATO and Eastern Europe from the perspective of security and economic interests. The method used is qualitative by conducting an in-depth study of the data obtained from the results of previous research. The results of this study indicate that Russia and NATO are involved in competing for strategic influence in Eastern Europe, especially Ukraine and the former Soviet Union. Russia and NATO, which is sponsored by the United States, are trying to achieve their respective interests by making efforts to increase strength which includes political, security and economic.

Faktor-Faktor Internal Kemenangan Partai Keadilan Sejahtera dalam Pemilihan Anggota DPRD Kota Depok Tahun 2019

Sebagai suatu sistem politik di alam demokrasi keberadaan partai politik merupakan sebuah keharusan dalam kehidupan politik modern yang demokratis. Partai politik mampu mengantarkan warga negara untuk duduk di kursi pemerintahan baik legislatif maupun eksekutif. Dengan menggunakan teori strategi politik serta metode penelitian kualitatif, penelitian ini ingin melihat bagaimana faktor internal berpengaruh terhadap kemenangan Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS) di pemilihan DPRD Kota Depok. Hasil dari penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa keberhasilan PKS dalam Pemilu 2019, khususnya pada pemilihan DPRD Kota Depok tidak lepas dari adanya pengaruh internal partai, yaitu ideologi Islam konservatif serta peran kader dan pengurus PKS Kota Depok. Ideologi Islam konservatif yang kurang diminati di Indonesia pasca reformasi kini mulai diminati seiring dengan menguatnya isu agama jelang pemilu serentak tahun 2019. Selain itu, faktor kader serta pengurus PKS Kota Depok juga menjadi salah satu kunci kemenangan PKS dalam pemilihan DPRD Kota Depok tahun 2019. Hal ini terlihat dari persiapan yang matang jelang pemilu.

Aktor Politik dan Kolaborasi Quadruple Helix dalam Pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru Kabupaten Garut Selatan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kolaborasi Quadruple Helix dalam pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru Kabupaten Garut Selatan, mengingat pembentukan kabupaten tersebut sudah sangat lama berusaha dibentuk namun kenyataannya hingga kini belum disahkan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan model interactive yang terdiri dari reduksi data, display data dan pemaparan hasil kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa terdapat aktor-aktor yang berkolaborasi secara Quadruple Helix untuk mendukung Pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru Garut Selatan, yang memiliki peran yang berbeda dalam mencapai tujuan yang sama untuk membantu mendukung pembentukan Kabupaten Garut Selatan. Penelitian kolaborasi Quadruple Helix ini dilihat dari 4 aktor politik yang memiliki kekuasaan dan pengaruh paling signifikan terhadap proses pembentukan kabupaten ini. Aktor yang dimaksud yaitu dari kalangan akademisi Garut Selatan (academian), Pelaku Usaha di Garut Selatan (businessmen), Tokoh masyarakat/Presidium masyarakat Garut Selatan (civil society) dan Pemerintah Kabupaten Garut dan Provinsi Jawa Barat (government). Rekomendasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Pemerintah Pusat sebagai pemangku kebijakan tertinggi memasukkan pembahasan pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru sebagai agenda kebijakan yang diprioritaskan untuk membantu menjalankan kewenangan pusat dalam melakukan pembangunan dan penyelenggaraan pemerintahan daerah.

Politik Identitas Melayu Islam sebagai Upaya Mewujudkan Budaya Berintegritas

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bagaimana identitas Melayu Riau dikonstruksikan dalam upaya mewujudkan budaya melayu yang berintegritas. Melalui observasi dan studi kepustakaan serta studi dokumentasi ditemukan beberapa upaya yang mendukung keberlangsungan identitas Melayu di tengah berbagai tantangan saat ini. Analisis artikel ini disandarkan pada data yang diperoleh dari kebijakan mengenai upaya mempertahankan budaya Melayu. Demikian pula, dilakukan wawancara untuk mengetahui sikap masyarakat mengenai dinamika budaya Melayu saat ini. Selain itu, data juga diperoleh dari naskah Gurindam Dua Belas yang hingga saat ini masih diperpegangi oleh masyarakat Melayu. Artikel ini menegaskan bahwa tiga hal terkait dengan identitas Melayu Riau. Pertama, identitas Melayu dipertahankan melalui berbagai upaya, termasuk legitimasi kultural melalui kerjasama antara Lembaga Adat Melayu (LAM) dengan pemerintah daerah. Kedua, terdapat stigma terhadap identitas Melayu yang direspons dengan upaya membangkitkan kembali identitas secara utuh melalui berbagai simbol. Ketiga, identitas Melayu senantiasa diidentikkan dengan Islam sebagai upaya untuk menunjukkan bahwa ia tidak saja merupakan identitas kultural, tetapi juga agama. Ketiga hal tersebut, dalam perspektif teoretis dikenal dengan konstruksi identitas yang mencakup identitas legitimasi, resisten, dan proyek. Artikel ini merekomendasikan perlunya dilakukan berbagai kajian mengenai identitas lokal di Indonesia untuk dijadikan dasar pembangunan secara lebih luas sehingga tidak terjadi gesekan antara nilai-nilai lokal dengan semangat pembangunan yang lebih cenderung mengadopsi nilai-nilai modernitas.