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The United States’ decision to reduce its contribution to UN Peacekeeping operations: A neorealist perspective Abdullah Akbar Rafsanjani; Bobyano Dolyamano Blessing Purba
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 6 No. 7 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Privietlab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v6i7.1982

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The reduction in the United States' contribution to the United Nations, particularly in peacekeeping operations, has implications for mission operational capacity and global security stability. For decades, UN funding has played an important role in maintaining security and supporting reconciliation, the restoration of state institutions, and the protection of civil society in post-conflict regions. The United States, as the largest contributor, with a contribution of 26.95% to the UN peacekeeping budget by 2025, is one of the main pillars of mission sustainability through financial and logistical support. However, during Donald Trump’s second term, America First policies encouraged reduced contributions to various multilateral mechanisms, including peacekeeping operations in the Middle East. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study design and Kenneth Waltz and John Mearsheimer’s offensive realism framework to analyze the factors behind the policy and its implications for UN peacekeeping operations. The results show that funding cuts are influenced by a combination of domestic political dynamics, fiscal considerations, and changes in the United States’ strategic priorities amid increasing competition between great powers. This policy has the potential to reduce the operational capacity of missions through staff reductions, logistical limitations, and increased pressure on the sustainability of the UN peacekeeping funding system. These findings show that a high reliance on a single major contributor creates structural vulnerabilities in the multilateral security architecture and underscores the importance of diversifying funding sources to maintain the effectiveness of UN peace operations.
Threads of Heritage: A Comparative Analysis of Nias Batik/Nokanibira and Garot Hanbok Preservation in the Globalization Era Darynaufal Mulyaman; Bobyano Dolyamano Blessing Purba
Canting : Jurnal Batik Indonesia Vol 3 No 1 (2026): Canting: Jurnal Batik Indonesia
Publisher : Fakultas Teknik Universitas Pekalongan bekerjasama dengan Asosiasi Perajin dan Pengusaha Batik (APPBI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31941/cjbi.v3i1.883

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Globalization has created significant pressures on the preservation of traditional textile heritage in Indonesia and South Korea. This study examines the preservation strategies of Nokanibira (Nias batik worn in Hombo Batu traditions) and Garot (persimmon-dyed Jeju specialized hanbok), two textile heritages representing local cultural identity amid modernization currents. Using a qualitative approach with the Most Similar System Design (MSSD) comparative method, this research analyzes fundamental differences in preservation approaches between these two textile traditions. Findings reveal that Nokanibira persists through community-based efforts with limited institutional support, while Garot benefits from structured state policies, infrastructure investment, and integration into Jeju's regional development strategies. Although both traditions face similar challenges from global cultural homogenization, differences in institutionalization levels, state roles, and creative economy strategies result in varying degrees of preservation success. This research provides important insights into how comprehensive cultural policies can strengthen the resilience of traditional textile heritage in the globalization era.