Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search
Journal : JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik)

POLITICAL DYNAMICS AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF INDONESIA-AUSTRALIA BORDER MANAGEMENT Lutfie, Ratu Zahirah; Suharjimantoro, Suharjimantoro
JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) Vol 10, No 1 (2025): JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) January
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/jwp.v10i1.59186

Abstract

This study offers a political science analysis of border management policies in Indonesia and Australia, focusing on security, community welfare, and international relations. Indonesia adopts a development-oriented approach aimed at enhancing infrastructure and economic access in border areas, promoting national integration but facing coordination and surveillance challenges. Australia, in contrast, implements a security-driven approach, particularly through Operation Sovereign Borders, effectively preventing illegal immigration yet criticized for its stringent, less humanitarian stance. Employing qualitative methods, including literature review and online media analysis, this study examines the political implications and geopolitical context of each policy. Findings suggest that Indonesia could enhance border security by integrating advanced technology, while Australia might benefit from a more cooperative, humanitarian approach to improve regional relations. This analysis contributes to political science discussions on border governance, proposing a balanced model that addresses both security and welfare in managing national borders.
THE POLITICIZATION OF SECURITY ISSUES IN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP: A STUDY ON THE “ASING DAN ASENG” NARRATIVE IN INDONESIAN ELECTIONS Suharjimantoro, Suharjimantoro; Lutfie, Ratu Zahirah
JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) Vol 10, No 3 (2025): JWP (Jurnal Wacana Politik) September
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/jwp.v10i3.62321

Abstract

This study investigates the politicization of security issues in Indonesian electoral politics through the construction and mobilization of the “Asing dan Aseng” narrative—a rhetorical strategy that depicts foreign influence and ethnic Chinese communities as existential threats to national sovereignty. The research aims to understand how political actors strategically use this narrative to mobilize voter support and legitimize their leadership. Using the theoretical lens of securitization and the politics of fear, the study applies a qualitative method based on critical discourse analysis of purposively selected campaign speeches, media coverage, and propaganda materials from the 2014 and 2019 presidential elections and the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election. The analysis reveals three dominant narrative frames: the portrayal of foreign economic control, ethnic scapegoating of Chinese Indonesians, and the betrayal of national interest by political elites. These narratives are conveyed through speech acts, media framing, and disinformation, transforming political competition into perceived national emergencies. The findings indicate that while effective in galvanizing electoral support, this strategy intensifies political polarization, delegitimizes opponents, and reinforces exclusionary populist nationalism. The study concludes that the instrumentalization of fear and identity in electoral politics poses serious threats to democratic integrity, social cohesion, and institutional legitimacy, calling for greater media literacy, counter-disinformation efforts, and democratic safeguards.