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The Geoeconomics Analysis of the Digital Currency Law in El Salvador Yuliana, Lidia Eka; Iswardhana, Muhammad Ridha
LEGAL BRIEF Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): August: Law Science and Field
Publisher : IHSA Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/legal.v13i3.1019

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 The exclusive reliance of El Salvador is on the utilization of US Dollars for its day-to-day financial transactions. The review conducted in this research adopts geoeconomics of analysis to delve into the policy implications of integrating digital currency in El Salvador. This nation being the pioneer in embracing digital-based currency as an official medium of exchange, operates as local currency at present. The methodology employed in this research involves a qualitative-descriptive approach coupled with the collection of secondary data. The findings of this study indicate that the utilization of digital currency presents a dual nature due to its volatile characteristics, encompassing numerous advantages as well as disadvantages. Owing to the resolute implementation right from the beginning, the initiative undertaken by El Salvador poses both advantages and risks with regard to the legalization policy concerning digital currency
Uzbekistan's strategic reliance on russia: The role of double landlock geography in shaping geopolitics Iswardhana, Muhammad Ridha
The International Journal of Politics and Sociology Research Vol. 13 No. 4 (2026): Law, Politic and Sosiology
Publisher : Trigin Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/ijopsor.v13i4.322

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Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, is entirely surrounded by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan, and lacks direct access to the sea. This geographical disadvantage, combined with its historical ties to the Soviet Union, presents significant economic and geopolitical challenges. Uzbekistan’s landlocked status limits its ability to engage in international trade, creating a reliance on neighboring countries, particularly Russia, for access to maritime routes. This dependence not only increases transportation costs but also complicates Uzbekistan’s ability to fully integrate into global markets. As a result, Uzbekistan faces constraints in its economic development and must navigate complex political relationships with regional powers. This research adopts a qualitative, descriptive-explanatory methodology, incorporating geopolitics theory to analyze Uzbekistan's landlocked status. The findings highlight the significant consequences of being a landlocked country, emphasizing the political, economic, and diplomatic implications of Uzbekistan's dependence on Russia for port access and trade infrastructure.
Big Mac Trademark Dispute in the European Union Between Mcdonald's And Supermac's Iswardhana, Muhammad Ridha
Law and Economics Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026): February: Law and Economics
Publisher : Institute for Law and Economics Studies

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/laweco.v20i1.303

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The dispute between the American fast food giant McDonald's and the Irish fast food chain Supermac’s over the Big Mac trademark in the European Union highlights important issues in trademark law and market protection. The conflict began in 2015 when Supermac's applied to register its name as a trademark for restaurant services in Europe, but McDonald's opposed the registration, claiming that the name "Supermac's" was too similar to its iconic "Big Mac." In 2017, Supermac's requested the cancellation of the Big Mac trademark, arguing that McDonald's had not used it in relation to specific products and services in the EU for five consecutive years. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) ruled in favor of Supermac’s, canceling McDonald’s Big Mac trademark, citing failure to prove genuine use of the trademark. This research aims to analyze the impact of this decision on the protection of McDonald's trademark in the EU. Using a qualitative approach and trademark protection concept focusing on identity and distinctiveness, the study finds that the cancellation of the Big Mac trademark could disrupt McDonald's market share in the EU, leading to consumer confusion and a loss of trust in the brand.
Indonesia's institutional strategy in RCEP: analyzing economic liberalism and ASEAN centrality through neoliberal institutionalism Muhammad Ridha Iswardhana
JPPI (Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Indonesia) Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): JPPI (Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Indonesia)
Publisher : Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education and Theraphy (IICET)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29210/020256724

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This research examines Indonesia’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest regional trade agreement, focusing on the tension between Indonesia’s national economic interests and ASEAN’s principles of economic integration. The study addresses critical gap in literature by analyzing tension between Indonesia's national economic interests and ASEAN’s economic integration principles, particularly considering debates over ASEAN centrality and the role of institutional neoliberalism in regional governance. Using these frameworks, along with economic liberalism, this study analyzes Indonesia navigates its role within RCEP. The research employs a qualitative case study approach, analyzing policy documents and institutional reports through theoretical triangulation. Findings indicate that Indonesia’s participation in RCEP is not only a commitment to economic liberalism but also a strategic effort to strengthen ASEAN centrality through institutional mechanisms that regulate trade and foster regional cooperation. This study contributes to the literature by conceptualizing RCEP as a crucial institutional tool in ASEAN’s economic integration. It offers new insights into Indonesia can simultaneously pursue national interests and contribute to regional integration within a structured institutional framework. The research advances theoretical understanding by integrating neoliberal institutionalism, economic liberalism, and ASEAN centrality to interpret Indonesia’s role in regional economic governance.
Kerjasama Maritim Indonesia-Amerika Serikat sebagai Implementasi Politik Poros Maritim Indonesia: BAKAMLA-US Coast Guard Muhammad Ridha Ridha Iswardhana
T JDP (JURNAL DINAMIKA PEMERINTAHAN) Vol 4 No 1 (2021): Januari 2021
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Abdurrab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36341/jdp.v4i1.1569

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Maritime and territorial disputes have become one of the world's main concerns, along with the awareness of the importance of the sea and the development of disputed regional issues between countries related to maritime. Reflecting on the various crime cases in the sea also accidents that caused many casualties, are certainly big concern for the importance of sea security. This research was chosen considering that the ocean is also important to be maintained, because Indonesia has focused more on development and security on land than sea. The author will use descriptive qualitative methodology wih the concept of National Interest and Maritime Security. This study found that the collaboration between the Indonesian Goverment Indonesia and the Government of the United States through Indonesian Marine Security Agency (BAKAMLA RI) and the US Coast Guad is one tangible manifestation of realizing the World Maritime Axis through security and disaster management at sea. There are various Indonesian national interests that benefit from this collaboration, including transfer of knowledge and technology, cooperation in handling illegall fishing and marine crime.
EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN KEBIJAKAN OTONOMI DAERAH DALAM PENURUNAN TINGKAT KEMISKINAN DI BANDUNG BARAT TAHUN 2019 Muhammad Ridha Iswardhana; Attina Maulidia Selma Attamimi
T JDP (JURNAL DINAMIKA PEMERINTAHAN) Vol 6 No 2 (2023): Agustus
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Abdurrab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36341/jdp.v6i2.3776

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West Bandung is part of the Bandung Regency which underwent regional expansion in 2007. Even though in 2017 West Bandung received the title of the best autonomous region, West Bandung has unresolved social problems in the form of high poverty, especially compared to other districts in West Java Province. Several causes of poverty in West Bandung such as low participation in education, prone to disasters, and inadequate infrastructure. This research uses descriptive qualitative using secondary sources in the form of books, journals, and articles. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of regional autonomy in West Bandung in reducing poverty. The form of regional autonomy for West Bandung Regency has not significantly reduced poverty, including the many damaged roads, inadequate infrastructure, and less responsive to disaster management. As a result, West Bandung's economy is weak causing a high poverty rate.
Pengabadian di SD Negeri Nogotirto: Dari Sudut Yogyakarta Menatap Dunia-Petualangan Seru Jelajahi Dunia Muhammad Ridha Iswardhana; Gita Ardya Maharani; Lukluulhayu Nurjannah; Rizky Wulandari
Jurnal Pengabdian West Science Vol 4 No 12 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian West Science
Publisher : Westscience Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58812/jpws.v4i12.3209

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Pengabdian masyarakat ini merespons keterbatasan akses pendidikan layak bagi anak-anak wilayah pinggiran Yogyakarta. Pengabdian “Dari Sudut Yogyakarta Menatap Dunia-Petualangan Seru Jelajahi Dunia” dilaksanakan di SD Negeri Nogotirto. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian untuk memperkaya pengalaman belajar siswa, menumbuhkan kesadaran kontribusi sosial mahasiswa, serta membangun suasana belajar yang menyenangkan dan inspiratif. Metode interaktif diterapkan melalui permainan edukatif, storytelling, dan mentoring motivasional. Materi Ilmu Hubungan Internasional disederhanakan menjadi pengenalan kawasan dunia dan keterkaitannya dengan Indonesia. Anak-anak menunjukkan keterlibatan aktif melalui pertanyaan tentang etika pertemanan, keteladanan, dan rasa aman. Hambatan utama bersifat operasional: variasi kemampuan siswa, pengelolaan ritme kelas, dan keterbatasan sarana ajar. Secara keseluruhan, kegiatan ini memperlihatkan intervensi terstruktur dan adaptif dapat memperkuat dukungan kognitif-emosional siswa sekaligus menguatkan solidaritas sosial mahasiswa. Kolaborasi sekolah-kampus memastikan program kontekstual, bukan seremonial, serta memberi dasar perbaikan perangkat ajar dan keberlanjutan pendampingan lebih rutin.
Geopolitical Dimensions of Russia’s Control over the Peanut Hole in the Okhotsk Sea: Sovereignty and the Challenges of International Maritime Law Muhammad Ridha Iswardhana
LEGAL BRIEF Vol. 14 No. 6 (2026): February: Law Science and Field
Publisher : IHSA Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/legal.v14i6.1588

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This research explores Russia’s geopolitical strategy in asserting control over the Peanut Hole in the Sea of Okhotsk, a strategically significant maritime area enclosed by Russia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The research addresses the tension between Russia's sovereignty claims and international maritime law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This research examines the legal complexities and geopolitical implications of Russia's policy to extend its jurisdiction beyond the 200-nautical-mile limit, asserting exclusive rights over seabed resources while the waters above remain classified as high seas. The analysis critically evaluates Russia's motivations, including economic interests in vital resources like fish, oil, and gas, and the broader implications for global maritime governance. The study concludes that Russia's actions, while legally contentious, reflect a strategic effort to enhance its economic resilience and military influence in the region. This case studies found the evolving challenges in reconciling national sovereignty with international legal frameworks, offering valuable insights into maritime resource management and geopolitical power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region
Practicing Asian Gastrodiplomacy through UTY Growpath Expo #3: Culinary Culture, Soft Power, and Nation Branding Muhammad Ridha Iswardhana; Aspin Nur Arifin Rivai
Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development Vol 5, No 3 (2026): Bulletin of Social Studies and Community Development
Publisher : Institute of Multidisciplinary Research and Community Service

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61436/bsscd/v5i3.pp177-120

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In the globalization era, cultural identity has become a strategic resource for strengthening national image and international influence through non-coercive means. Gastrodiplomacy is increasingly relevant because food can convey cultural values, collective identity, and social meanings in ways accessible to wider publics. This study aims to analyze UTY Growpath Expo #3 as a medium of gastrodiplomacy, soft power, and nation branding through the introduction of traditional Asian foods. The research used a qualitative approach with an action research design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving student organizers, supervising lecturers, culinary presenters, and visitors who participated in the expo. The data were analyzed inductively by identifying themes related to planning, implementation, interaction, cultural communication, and evaluation. The findings show that UTY Growpath Expo #3 served as a micro-level arena for practicing gastrodiplomacy through culinary products from Afghanistan, China, South Korea, and Vietnam. Food presentation, cultural storytelling, traditional attire, sustainable packaging, and direct interaction enabled visitors to understand cultural identities beyond taste and consumption. Positive visitor responses indicated that culinary-based activities can promote intercultural understanding, strengthen cultural attraction, and connect entrepreneurship education with public diplomacy practices. The study concludes that educational exhibitions can serve as alternative spaces for implementing gastrodiplomacy and nation branding at the local level. The novelty of this study lies in positioning a university-based expo as a non-state arena in which students serve as cultural communicators, translating Asian culinary diversity into soft-power practice within an applied, participatory, and locally grounded learning context. Keywords: Asian Gastrodiplomacy, Nation branding, Soft power, Diplomacy practice in higher education, UTY Growpath Expo
Kontribusi Kerja Sama dan Bantuan Luar Negeri Indonesia di Kawasan Afrika Terhadap Ketahanan Ekonomi Indonesia Hidayat Chusnul Chotimah; Muhammad Ridha Iswardhana
JURNAL HUBUNGAN LUAR NEGERI Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Hubungan Luar Negeri
Publisher : Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70836/j7wqjz22

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Bantuan internasional selama ini didominasi oleh peran negara maju sebagai donor ke negara berkembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan perspektif negara berkembang yang dapat memberikan bantuan luar negeri kepada sesama negara berkembang lainnya untuk mengkaji bagaimana bantuan luar negeri Indonesia di Kawasan Afrika berkontribusi terhadap ketahanan ekonomi nasional negara donor. Dengan menggunakan kerangka liberalisme institusional Keohane dan Nye serta empat mekanisme kausal Martínez-Zarzoso yaitu door-opening policy, trade-cost reduction, goodwill and long-term relationship, dan FTA promotion, penelitian ini menganalisis bagaimana bantuan luar negeri Indonesia melalui Lembaga Dana Kerja Sama Pembangunan Internasional (LDKPI) dan Kerja Sama Selatan-Selatan dan Triangular (KSST) menciptakan interdependensi positif antara negara donor dan penerima. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bantuan berupa hibah, pelatihan teknis, investasi, dan kerja sama produksi berfungsi sebagai instrumen strategis yang membuka akses pasar non-tradisional, meningkatkan ekspor, dan memperkuat ketahanan ekonomi Indonesia melalui empat dimensi yaitu perdagangan, investasi, ketahanan terhadap guncangan, dan kapasitas adaptif. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa bantuan luar negeri dalam kerangka Kerja Sama Selatan-Selatan bersifat saling menguntungkan dan bukan zero-sum game.