Politics and Humanism

The Decline of Democracy in The South East Asian Region

Sarah Razita — 2024-06-25

The decline of democracy in Southeast Asia is a pressing concern, with several countries in the region experiencing significant setbacks in recent years. The rise of authoritarianism and military coups has led to the erosion of democratic institutions and the suppression of opposition voices. The international community must continue to monitor these developments and hold governments accountable for any human rights violations or attempts to suppress dissent and opposition. Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia has used brutal forces to suppress opposition, the use of draconian laws to silence critics, imprisonment of activists, and the use of lethal violence against protesters. The rising of authoritarian tendencies in The Phillippines and Indonesia is also a huge influence in the declining democracy index in the region.

ENHANCING TRADE UNION LEADERSHIP: LESSON FROM THE PAST EXPERIENCE

Mahadirin Hj.Ahmad — 2024-06-25

Leadership in the trade union is an important factor in determining the successful function of the union to the members. With true characteristics, leader of union can unify their members and working together to achieve their goals. Union leader also have an important role to create a good spirit within the members. All this can be achieved if the person was selected as a leader have a right attitude and willing to do a sacrifice. By defining the attitude, this paper will examine the experience of union leader who has a characteristic in pursue their goals. The true experiences are involved with two different actors. First actor is leadership in Western perspective in 1912 by focusing to Mr. Benjamin Kartz and Mr. David Kaufman. The second actor was Mr. Saito Yasuji represent the East Leadership in 1940. By focusing on qualitative method, this paper will explain what the attitudes and characteristics of leader in union are by elaborating the actors are mentioned above. Some of the finding shows all actors has a willingness to help others and strong aspirations to fight for their rights. These spirit and attitude should take as a lesson for the union leader today as an aspiration to function effectively during the union mobilisation and daily function.

International Linkage pada Konflik Bersenjata Berkepanjangan di Libya

Fannissa Melya Putri - — 2024-06-30

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran International Linkage dalam konflik bersenjata berkepanjangan di Libya dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Konflik di Libya merupakan contoh yang kompleks di mana faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal saling terkait dalam dinamika konflik. Metode kualitatif digunakan untuk mendalam interaksi antara aktor-aktor internasional dan faktor-faktor domestik yang memengaruhi konflik tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan analisis isi terhadap dokumen resmi, laporan berita, dan wawancara dengan pakar konflik internasional. Temuan utama menunjukkan bahwa intervensi aktor-aktor eksternal seperti negara-negara tetangga, organisasi internasional seperti Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB), dan kepentingan geopolitik global memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap dinamika konflik di Libya. Hasil penelitian juga menyoroti pentingnya diplomasi, mediasi, dan koordinasi regional dalam mengelola konflik bersenjata di Libya. Upaya-upaya ini menekankan perlunya kolaborasi lintas batas dan penghormatan terhadap kedaulatan negara untuk mencapai perdamaian yang berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang kompleksitas konflik bersenjata di Libya dan relevansi teori International Linkage dalam konteks ini. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini mencakup pentingnya strategi diplomasi multilateral dan upaya kolaboratif untuk mengelola konflik bersenjata di tingkat internasional.

Upaya Peacemaking United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Dalam Manajemen Konflik Taliban dan Afghanistan

Fiorentina Anggrein — 2024-06-30

The history of human civilization is inseparable from "conflict" events. Conflict management itself is an effort to control conflict that occurs between two or more actors who are in a conflict situation. The main goal of conflict management is how to create a collective security situation. In compiling this research, the author used qualitative research methods. This research also uses data collection methods from literature reviews. The return to power of the Taliban's Islamic politics in Afghanistan in 2021 greatly shocked the international world, after previously having been in power in 1996-2001. The worrying security conditions in Afghanistan then prompted the United Nations (UN) to take part in resolving the Taliban conflict. The Security Council then formed the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on March 28 2002 to create peace and stability for society and institutions in Afghanistan. UNAMA has pursued human rights values in Afghanistan through various means such as advocacy and cooperation with various parties including the government, military, society, and international groups.

Sebab-Sebab Utama dan Sebab-Sebab Pemicu Faktor Sosial Budaya dalam Konflik Etnis di Maluku

Pinto Rahmat Ade — 2024-06-30

Abstract:

Ethnic conflict in Maluku is the result of various complex factors which include political and economic instability after the fall of the Soeharto regime, cultural and identity differences, and rivalry in controlling economic and political resources. The conflict involved Muslim and Christian groups, which was initially related to ethnic disputes but developed into a wider religious conflict. Factors triggering ethnic conflict in Maluku include economic, political aspects, cultural differences, ethnic politics, and racial and ethnic differences. Post-conflict impacts include inter-religious distrust, social segregation, and the emergence of religious fundamentalism movements. Conflict management involves various parties with a security and recovery approach, and involves peace negotiations between Muslim and Christian communities. The role of community, religious and media figures is key in facilitating reconciliation and building sustainable peace in Maluku.