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Democratic regression and the rise of electoral illiberalism in Indonesia: A multi-dimensional analysis (1998-2024) Paryanto Paryanto; Hasnan Bachtiar; Faisal Faisal; Christine B. Tenorio
Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan Vol. 23 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/jc.v23i1.94824

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Since the political transition of 1998, Indonesia has been widely regarded as a leading case of democratic consolidation in Southeast Asia. However, recent empirical indicators reveal a persistent decline in civil liberties, political pluralism, and institutional accountability. This article examines whether Indonesia is experiencing democratic regression and investigates the emergence of electoral illiberalism as a durable regime trajectory rather than a temporary fluctuation. Methodologically, this study employs qualitative thematic-narrative analysis, triangulating constitutional amendments, electoral laws, Constitutional Court decisions, and executive regulations with international democracy indices, including the Economist Intelligence Unit and Freedom House, from 1998 to 2024. This approach enables a longitudinal assessment of institutional and normative transformations across key democratic dimensions. The findings demonstrate that democratic regression in Indonesia is not marked by the collapse of electoral competition, but by the weakening of horizontal accountability, erosion of the rule of law through systemic corruption, contraction of civic space, and strategic mobilization of majoritarian identity politics. These dynamics reveal how electoral continuity coexists with substantive democratic erosion. This article contributes to debates on democratic backsliding by showing that Indonesia’s trajectory has consolidated into electoral illiberalism, challenging linear models of democratic consolidation and highlighting the limits of electoral democracy.
Dinamika Uang Panai’ dalam Perkawinan Suku Bugis Makassar di Sentani, Papua: antara Tradisi dan Realitas Sosial: Dynamics of Uang Panai in Bugis Makassar Marriages in Sentani, Papua: Between Tradition and Social Reality karim karim; Faisal Faisal; Hendra Yulia Rahman; Pratiwi Aurina Herman Sumantri; Nur Atika
ISTIDLAL Vol 5 No 01 (2026): AL-AQWAL : Jurnal Kajian Hukum Islam
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri Fattahul Muluk Papua

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53491/alaqwal.v5i01.2053

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This study examines the dynamics of Uang Panai’ in the marriages of the Bugis Makassar ethnic group in Sentani, Papua: between tradition and social reality, focusing on how the tradition of Uang Panai’ evolves, how it is practiced, and the social and economic impacts arising from its implementation.The research employs a qualitative method, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving customary actors, families of prospective brides and grooms, and community leaders of the Bugis-Makassar.The findings show that Uang Panai’ remains an important tradition that determines social status and family dignity, with the amount determined based on factors such as lineage, education, occupation, and the economic condition of the bride. The practice of Uang Panai’ has significant social impacts, serving as a symbol of prestige as well as a source of family pride, but it can also cause delays or even prevent marriage if its demands are not met. Economically, Uang Panai’ often becomes a heavy burden for prospective grooms, encouraging them to migrate or increase their income before marriage.These findings reveal a negotiation between efforts to preserve tradition and adapt to the socio-economic realities of the local community, showing that the practice of Uang Panai’ has undergone changes in value and meaning in the context of migration and cultural acculturation in Papua.
Bridge between Faith and Neutrality: MDMC’s Humanitarian Diplomacy in the Era of Global Funding Crisis Musfiroh; Faisal
Dauliyah Journal of Islamic and International Affairs Vol. 11 No. 2 (2026): Dauliyah Journal of Islamic and International Affairs
Publisher : UNIDA Gontor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21111/dauliyah.v11i2.24

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Amid escalating global humanitarian crises and severe financial deficits facing multilateral institutions, Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) have emerged as crucial actors in bridging the international aid gap. This study analyzes the humanitarian diplomacy strategies employed by the Muhammadiyah Disaster Management Center (MDMC) across two complex conflict zones: Gaza and Myanmar. Utilizing Robert K. Yin’s (2018) qualitative multi-case study design alongside data analysis procedures from Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña (2014), this research investigates how MDMC navigates the inherent tension between internal religious identity and external professional demands. Drawing upon Petersen’s (2012) typology of transnational Islamic organizations, the findings reveal that MDMC executes a dynamic tactical synthesis of proselytization motives (embedded values) and professional field practices (enacted neutrality). Specifically, MDMC operationalizes the theological concept of rahmatan lil-‘alamin into universal protocols through World Health Organization Emergency Medical Team (EMT) certification. Furthermore, MDMC leverages strategic partnerships with local champions to overcome bureaucratic impediments and logistical access constraints in highly sensitive regions. By synergizing Muhammadiyah's financially autonomous internal network with global external partnerships, MDMC effectively mitigates vulnerabilities in international funding. Ultimately, this study concludes that this autonomous diplomacy model not only guarantees sustainable, objective aid delivery amid widespread international budget cuts, but also significantly reinforces Indonesia’s non-state humanitarian diplomacy posture on the global stage.