Ketika Demokrasi Menjadi Ancaman?: Kasus Jerinx dan Refleksi Kritis Bagi Pelaksanaan Demokrasi di Indonesia

The most important and fundamental value in democracy is freedom of expression. This freedom is considered a part of human rights and is the most important feature of democracy. In the times, on the one hand, the media to speak out is increasingly numerous and varied, but on the other hand there is a dilemma where this freedom is actually used to sow and spread false information or conspiracy theories without evidence. In addition, the concept of freedom of opinion has not developed much following the latest developments, so this concept is increasingly abstract because there are no clear boundaries for freedom of expression. In Indonesia, the emergence of the Law on Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE) is actually used as a threat to criminalize individuals whose opinions are considered to be disturbing and attack others. The Jerinx case is a very interesting case study of how freedom of opinion has actually created a counterfactual narrative. He was convicted in 2020 for making hate speech on his social media accounts. The ITE Law which allows arrests for expressing opinions is problematic because it clearly contradicts the main principle of democracy, namely freedom of expression. This research will critically examine the Jerinx case from the perspective of democratic values to see and analyze how the right to speak and have an opinion in Indonesia. The extent to which freedom of opinion is actually facilitated is considered not to violate the rights of others, and the extent to which the democratic climate has a place in Indonesia.

Pesta Rakyat ditengah Krisis: Partisipasi Masyarakat Pada Pilkada Sebelum dan Pada Saat Pandemi Covid-19

This study aims to determine how public participation in the Pilkada before the Covid-19 Pandemic and during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Quoting Jean Jacques Rousseau's theory, democracy is a stage or a process that must be passed by a country in order to gain prosperity. One of the democracies in Indonesia is the Pilkada which is held in each region. However, since the Covid-19 Pandemic which has an impact on various sectors, it has made a significant difference to the implementation of Pilkada in each region. Changes in implementation conditions which of course have an impact on community participation are interesting things to study. In addition, based on the analysis of the VOSViewer software, research on comparative analysis of the Pilkada before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic has not been much researched. This research is a descriptive qualitative study with the help of data analysis software NVIVO 12 Plus. The results of this study indicate that there is a decrease in community participation in participating in Pildaka, both during the campaign period or at the time of voting at the TPS. Another thing that is the difference between Pilkada contestation before and after the Covid-19 Pandemic is the phenomenon of a single candidate in several regions in Indonesia, which rarely happened before this Pandemic

ANALISIS POSTER KAMPANYE LEGISLATIF PARTAI RASAMBLEMENT NATIONAL DI PERANCIS TAHUN 2017

Radical right populism is a phenomena that happens in almost every part of Europe, including France. In France, Rassamblement National Party (RN) which used to be called Front National Party (FN) steps up their campaign rhetoric using the anti-refugee agenda to mobilize their voters. Using the concept of Right Wing Populism and Critical Discourse Analysis Method, this paper seeks to analyse whether or not the campaign narrative of Rassamblement National Party meets the characters of Radical Right Populist party. This Paper uses a number of posters as a media to reveal their characteristics of Radical Right Populist Party. This paper argues that even if the use of poster is still one of the most dominant campaign media in France, the party’s characters as a radical right populist party are not being well portrayed in their campaign posters.

ANATOMI KERJASAMA BILATERAL INDONESIA-CHINA DALAM PENGEMBANGAN VAKSIN COVID-19

Each country in the world began to put their struggle to cope the COVID-19 Pandemic in their top priority since early 2020. They have been using all possible resources, particularly through their foreign relations to support their effort to tackle the pandemic. Since the pandemic is a global problem, all country in the world need to cooperate each other and gain the best solution for their people. In this particular case, we do a research on the international cooperation in developing COVID-19 vaccine. This research aims to see how the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and China in COVID-19 vaccine development. We do a critical study on this case, such as Indonesian government’s side interests, business interests of several ministers, public questions regarding unsafe vaccine, vaccine monopoly, out of procedure of the vaccine development process, and also transparency and open access about the development of the vaccine. This research uses a qualitative method with bilateral cooperation as the concept. Data collection is using literature study, observation, and interview. The result found out that the cooperation not only on vaccine development, but also economy recovery and others.

Wayang Gluthek: The Creativity and Innovation of Art Workers in Keeping Traditional Arts

Wayang Gluthek is one of the traditional arts from Malang Regency, East Java. Wayang Gluthek emerged because the conventional puppet show had ups and downs in its development due to advances in science and technology. This research aims to identify the wayang gluthek performance and examine the elements in the show. This type of research is a survey and development research conducted for five years. Research locations are in the Kalipare and Tumpang areas. Methods of data collection using interview methods, participatory observation methods, and methods of documentation. The data that has been obtained is then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results showed that Wayang Gluthek was born from various innovations and creative efforts made by art workers and the people’s need for cheap and efficient art without leaving essential points in the tradition of wayang purwa performances. From the Wayang Gluthek performance, we can understand that the intensive interaction between art workers and the community is an ongoing relationship and represents a mutually agreed upon phenomenon.

Tradisi Jimpitan Alternatif Pemulihan Ekonomi Nasional Akibat Pandemi Covid-19 Melalui UMKM Berbasis Kearifan Lokal

Pandemi Covid-19 telah menimbulkan setidaknya 3 (tiga) dampak negatif bagi perekonomian Indonesia, di antaranya yaitu: (1) peningkatan angka kemiskinan, (2) peningkatan angka pengangguran, serta (3) melemahnya pelaku usaha. Pemerintah Republik Indonesia telah melakukan lima upaya untuk mengembalikan pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional. Dalam rangka membantu percepatan pemulihan ekonomi nasional, selain upaya - upaya yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah, masyarakat dapat berperan dengan berbasis kearifan lokal. Salah satu peran serta masyarakat berbasis kearifan lokal tersebut adalah “Tradisi Jimpitan”. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah: bagaimana mekanisme tradisi Jimpitan sebagai alternatif pemulihan ekonomi nasional akibat pandemi Covid-19? Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, yaitu suatu pendekatan yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan atau menggambarkan suatu fenomena atau kejadian dengan apa adanya. Dengan pemilihan rancangan deskriptif kualitatif, dilakukan pendekatan terhadap obyek penelitian dengan menggali informasi sesuai dengan persepsi peneliti. Setelah dilakukan penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa tradisi Jimpitan dapat diajukan sebagai salah satu solusi pemulihan ekonomi nasional melalui penguatan UMKM yang nantinya dapat mengurangi angka kemiskinan, mengurangi angka pengangguran dan menguatkan pelaku usaha.

Moving Beyond Geopolitical Boundaries to Secure Democracy in Southeast Asia: Projecting EU in The QUAD

COVID-19 Pandemic has changed state’s view about development. After several economic damages, the plan to bounce back from pandemic impacts is by adopting GDP-ism development which sacrificing democracy. In Southeast Asia, The trend of deconsolidation of democracy indicated by several events such as military coup in Myanmar and protest against Omnibus Law in Indonesia. At the same time, 2020 also marked a revival of Quadrilateral talk between US, Australia, Japan, and India concerning China’s growing influence in Indo-Pacific region. Many scholars observe this cooperation is involving security strategy to contain China’s influence. But yet there are not many writings about democratization process as a way to hold China’s influence especially in Southeast Asia region. This paper is aimed to show that maintaining democracy is important for QUAD to secure their interests and this effort can involve parties beyond geopolitical boundaries. Hence, this paper would like to seek how EU engagement in QUAD can support democratization process in Southeast Asia by considering its economic influence and domestic politic situation in the region. Furthermore, as post-COVID-19 development is concerned in this paper, It is important to seek how democracy can contribute to foster state economic development and become alternative to Chinese development.

Peran Langsung NGO dalam Pembuatan Kebijakan Luar Negeri Indonesia terkait Sampah Impor 2019: Studi Kasus ECOTON

In 2018, the world of global waste trade received a major shick that has an impact to both waste exporting countries and waste importing countries, and that was the closure of waste imports by China, which was the largest recipient country at that time through National Sword Policy. Exporting countries were forced to duvert their waste to the recipient countries that have not implemented new policies related to the imported waste such as Indonesia. As a result, Indonesia received a significant increase imported waste and cause a negative impact on various sectors, one of which was the environment sector. This then triggered some parties who have concerns regarding environmental issue such as ECOTON to resolve this issue by pressing the government to make new policies to stop imported waste that continues to degrade the environment.the author use a qualitative-descriptive method so that the authors can explain in detail and systematically the role of ECOTON in foreign policy making by using the theory of the direct role of NGOs in foreign policy making as the basis.

The ASEAN “Crack”: Myanmar Conflict as The Warning Sign of Peace Stability in South East Asia Region

ASEAN currently facing a real strive to deal with their own internal humanitarian and peace stability related to the case of Myanmar conflict. This condition has put other ASEAN members in quandary to conduct a prompt and precise solution to bring back peace in Myanmar. This article examines the potential crack in the “ASEAN way” principle which is related to the various conflicts inside the region. Moreover, it also endorsed two possible proposals which can be considered to strengthen the role of ASEAN to take action towards their member states. The latest conflict inside Myanmar between military and democratic groups showed the warning sign that something is not working well within the system of ASEAN as a regional organization. This article investigates the potential crack that ASEAN has in their basic principle which harms the future peace stability within the region. The writer argues that the conflict in Myanmar has become a symptom that ASEAN must revisit their basic principle and reorganize their strategy to deal with potential conflict that might occur in the future.

Strategi Pemerintah Indonesia Meredam Isu Papua : Analisis Bantuan Luar Negeri Indonesia ke Tiga Negara Pasifik Selatan (Fiji, Kep. Solomon, dan Vanuatu) Tahun 2015-2019

The Papua issue is a criticism directed at the Indonesian government which is often raised by Pacific countries in the United Nations session, especially by the countries of Fiji, Vanuatu and also the Solomon Islands regarding their views on Papua which is part of Indonesia. Feeling a little swayed by the criticism, the Indonesian government then responded by providing foreign aid which had a motive in it, namely to reduce criticism regarding the Papua issue. Foreign aid carried out by the Indonesian government is implemented in the Triangular South-South Technical Cooperation (KSSY), where this SSTC itself will be a milestone in the strategy to reduce criticism from Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands regarding the Papua issue. The research method used in this journal is a qualitative-descriptive research method, where this method will assist the author in describing the results of this journal by better describing the mechanism and course of a foreign aid process implemented in SSTC to reduce the issue of Papua. The data to be used comes from in-depth interviews with resource persons, as well as from academic journal literature, the media, and official government data which includes books and official annual reports from the government. The results of the research obtained will explain the results of the foreign aid process that was able to reduce the Papua issue raised by Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.