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Political reforms in the gulf states: Responses from Indonesia Aswar, Hasbi
Communications in Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): CHSS
Publisher : Komunitas Ilmuwan dan Profesional Muslim Indonesia (KIPMI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21924/chss.5.1.2025.92

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Over the years, there has been a revolution in political reforms in the Gulf Countries. These reforms involve the promotion of tolerance, increased expression, and the position of women, breaking down traditional Islamic values, and assuming more liberal Western ideologies. The reforms also include the empowerment of women, trimming the powers vested in the religious police, and promoting moderate Islam. This study seeks to elaborate on the responses of the Indonesian government and Muslim figures toward political reforms. This study uses a qualitative method by collecting secondary data from online sources and analyzing the Indonesian government and figures responses to the Gulf countries religious reforms.  The study found an enthusiastic response from the government level to the reforms through regular visits and event collaboration between Indonesia and the Gulf especially with Saudi Arabia.  On the one hand, Muslim figures responded to it not so enthusiastically and only limited comments by several figures from different Islamic groups in Indonesia. 
Public Cosmopolitanism vs State Nationalism: A Comparative Study of State and Public Responses to The Gaza Genocide Since 2023 Masitoh, Dewi; Putri, Alfredha Shinta; Aswar, Hasbi
MUKADIMAH: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sejarah, dan Ilmu-ilmu Sosial Vol 9, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Sejarah Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Islam Sumatera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/mkd.v9i2.11755

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The Israeli intervention that occurred in Gaza in 2023 caused a wave of reactions from countries and the global community, showing differences in orientation and approach. Since the war, the global public has shown a strong reaction to Israeli attacks on civilians and has demanded a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons. In contrast, states have been divided into those who joined to condemn Israel and others who supported Israel. This article comparatively analyses the response of the state and the international public to genocide in Gaza from the perspective of nationalism and cosmopolitanism. Nationalism focuses on prioritizing the state interest over others, whereas cosmopolitanism addresses individual rights as the most important thing in global politics. This study uses qualitative methods to interpret the varieties of the states and publics by collecting online documents from websites, journals, and media. This study found that countries tend to act based on national interests, geopolitical considerations, strategic alliances, and domestic stability. Even among Muslim countries and supporters of Palestine, the attitudes shown are often ineffective because they are shackled by domestic political and economic calculations. Instead, the global public displayed strong cosmopolitan solidarity through demonstrations, digital campaigns, and economic boycotts as a form of defence of human rights and universal justice. The tension between a nationalistic approach to the state and a cosmopolitan public response indicates a wide gap between the state and the public stance toward the Gaza genocide.
Webinar tentang Kontribusi Publik Indonesia dalam Merespons Kolonisasi Israel di Palestina: Webinar on the Contribution of the Indonesian Public in Responding to Israel's Colonization in Palestine Aswar, Hasbi; Felani, Herman
PengabdianMu: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 10 No. 9 (2025): PengabdianMu: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33084/pengabdianmu.v10i9.9527

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This article presents the results of a community service program in the form of a webinar titled The Indonesian Public's Contribution in Responding to Israel's Colonization of Palestine. The activity aimed to raise public awareness about the reality of Israel's occupation of Palestine and the communication strategies Israel uses to legitimize its actions. It also sought to educate the public on Israel's efforts to engage the Indonesian public through various media and partnerships. This program involved collaboration between lecturers from the International Relations and Communication departments of FPSB UII, who presented materials on topics such as Israel's occupation, Israel's public diplomacy strategies, global Zionist networks, and Zionist approaches through media. The webinar was conducted online over four weeks, with participants from various backgrounds, including students, lecturers, and the general public. The outcomes of this program are expected to contribute to sustaining solidarity with the Palestinian people and support efforts to end Israel's occupation in line with the 1945 Constitution.
Jihad as A Realistic Approach: Responding to the Palestinian Colonization from 1948 to Present aswar, Hasbi; Munzilin, Khairul
Islamic Research Vol 8 No 2 (2025): Islamic Research
Publisher : Perhimpunan Intelektual Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47076/jkpis.v8i2.312

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This article provides a new perspective on responding to the turmoil in Palestine from 1948 to the present. The main argument of this article is that the primary cause of the Palestinian issue is the existence of the Zionist Jewish occupiers in Palestinian land, supported by the United States and its allies. Hence, the solution to this occupation is to liberate Palestine from Zionist occupation. This study uses the concept of jihad in Islam as a framework to explain the steps in liberating Palestine. The method used is qualitative analysis of data collected from various books, journals, and websites. This study finds that, given the current conditions in Palestine, the approach of jihad is the most realistic approach that pro-Palestinian Muslim-majority countries can undertake. However, the implementation process is inaccessible due to several factors, including the political, economic, and military conditions in Muslim countries, as well as the dominant ideologies currently followed and applied by these countries.
Jihad as A Realistic Approach: Responding to the Palestinian Colonization from 1948 to Present aswar, Hasbi; Munzilin, Khairul
Islamic Research Vol 8 No 2 (2025): Islamic Research
Publisher : Perhimpunan Intelektual Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47076/jkpis.v8i2.312

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This article provides a new perspective on responding to the turmoil in Palestine from 1948 to the present. The main argument of this article is that the primary cause of the Palestinian issue is the existence of the Zionist Jewish occupiers in Palestinian land, supported by the United States and its allies. Hence, the solution to this occupation is to liberate Palestine from Zionist occupation. This study uses the concept of jihad in Islam as a framework to explain the steps in liberating Palestine. The method used is qualitative analysis of data collected from various books, journals, and websites. This study finds that, given the current conditions in Palestine, the approach of jihad is the most realistic approach that pro-Palestinian Muslim-majority countries can undertake. However, the implementation process is inaccessible due to several factors, including the political, economic, and military conditions in Muslim countries, as well as the dominant ideologies currently followed and applied by these countries.
Pemberdayaan Masyarakat: Strategi Memerangi Islamofobia melalui Diplomasi dan Komunikasi yang Efektif: Empowering Communities: Strategies to Combat Islamophobia through Effective Diplomacy and Communication Aswar, Hasbi; Felani, Herman
PengabdianMu: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Vol. 9 No. 9 (2024): PengabdianMu: Jurnal Ilmiah Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Institute for Research and Community Services Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33084/pengabdianmu.v9i9.7274

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Islamophobia is still a major problem faced by people in various parts of the world, including in Muslim-majority countries. Muslims themselves have difficulty in dealing with Islamophobia and many do not yet understand coping strategies. To strengthen the ability of the community to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims and to educate ordinary people about Islam, certain steps need to be taken. This community service aims to provide education on strategies to overcome Islamophobia through effective diplomacy and communication strategies. This service is carried out through online seminars (Webinars) via Zoom Meetings to reach the wider community and can be recorded properly for community reference in the future. The activity which was held for two days in two weeks responded positively by participants who thought that the same agenda needed to be continuously held in the future to educate people on the issue of Islamophobia and how to deal with it.
Nationalism Narrative and The State Policy on Hizbut-Tahrir in Indonesia Aswar, Hasbi
Nation State: Journal of International Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Nationalism and the Current International Relations in Asia
Publisher : Faculty of Economics and Social Science, Department of International Relations, Universitas Amikom Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24076/nsjis.v5i2.836

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After enjoying free and open political conditions for a long time, Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia, a transnational political Islamist movement, had to face the government's coercive response in 2017 when the government decided to disband this movement in consideration of violations of state principles and threatening the Republic of Indonesia. This paper tried to elaborate on the country's stigmatization efforts against HTI to create a negative picture of this group. The concept used is a stigmatization approach in the study of social movements as one of the state's strategies in repressing a movement that is considered threatening. The method used is qualitative, with data taken from books, journals, and online media sources. This article concludes that the Indonesian government has successfully used the stigmatization method to inhibit the influence of HTI in Indonesia. Stigmatization is carried out through various narratives against this movement, especially related to threats to ideology and political traditions in Indonesia.
Legal Realism Perspective on the International Court of Justice Judges in the 2023–2024 Israeli Occupation of Palestine Ramadhani Salsabila, Nasywa; Aswar, Hasbi; Munzilin, Khairul
Hasanuddin Journal of International Affairs Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Department of International Relations, Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31947/hjirs.v6i1.48473

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The research analyzes how legal and political factors, as well as personal considerations, influence judges' decisions at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the 2023-2024 South Africa v. Israel case. From a legal realist perspective, this paper analyzes the work of 15 judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The study explores the potential impact of national ties, political contexts, and external interest groups on the court's temporary orders. The present study posits that extraneous power relations, interest groups, and interest-based partnerships, alongside political alliances, can influence the judicial system's administration of justice. The article's conclusion posits that, despite the ostensible autonomy of International Court of Justice (ICJ) judges, their jurisprudence in political cases often aligns with the foreign policies of their respective nations. This observation calls into question the prevailing concept of legal fairness within the framework of international law. The findings show that judges vote in line with their states’ geopolitical interests in which political alignments steer judicial reasoning.
Evaluating The Indonesian Public Response to the Gaza War Since 2023: A Political Opportunity Structures Aswar, Hasbi; Munzilin, Khairul
Jurnal Hubungan Internasional Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jhi.v14i1.29322

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This study analyzed the public solidarity movement in Indonesia in responding to the Palestinian crisis, especially since Israel’s attack on Gaza in October 2023. Both the Indonesian Government and the public have consistently supported Palestine through various means, including political support and humanitarian assistance. Concerning the public’s role, even though there is an active contribution, these actions are mostly still carried out by Muslim communities only. Apart from that, the actions carried out are still not integrated, resulting in not optimal scale of action and scope. Using a qualitative approach, this study explored the factors influencing the less-than-optimal Indonesian public movement on the Gaza issue by collecting data from various documents and other relevant sources and analyzing them using a political structure theory approach to the study of social movements. This study disclosed that Indonesia has an excellent opportunity to be actively involved in various intensive solidarity actions and to have a global impact in supporting Palestine, given its open political structure, elite support, and the absence of state repression. However, the absence of a solid, cross-organizational national alliance, including Islamic movements that focus more on social and humanitarian issues, exhibits the non-optimal potential for a significant movement from the Indonesian public. This study contributes to enriching discussions about the global solidarity movement for Palestine by drawing on specific theories in social movement studies, particularly in the context of Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country that should play a greater role in advocating for the ongoing Palestinian issue.
Pertarungan Narasi Islam dalam Pemilihan Presiden Tahun 2019 Aswar, Hasbi; Zamzami, Fauzi Wahyu; Widjayanti, Alifya Kasih; Priyansyah, Ahmad
POLITEA Vol 5, No 2 (2022): Politea : Jurnal Pemikiran Politik Islam
Publisher : State Islamic Institute of Kudus (IAIN Kudus)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21043/politea.v5i2.17265

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The 2019 general election is one of the most intense elections in Indonesia's history, especially after reformasi (political reform) in the 1998. This election did not only involve political parties in the fight for the presidency but also involves opposition movements, especially the Islamic movement. After the phenomenon of 212 in 2016, Islamic movements became very active in influencing political activities in Indonesia, including the elections held in 2019. The efforts of this Islamic opposition movement were to delegitimize the regime (Joko Widodo) who tried to participate in the 2019 re-election through various narratives including religious narratives in it. Meanwhile, on the other hand, there are also other Islamic groups that carry out counter-narratives and support Jokowi to be re-elected in the 2019 election. This study focuses on discussing the narratives and counter-narratives carried out by Muslim opposition and pro-regime Islamic groups in the 2019 elections through narrative analysis in qualitative research. Data is collected through online sources, both from those with affiliation with related movements and other media. This research found that there were two sides of the Islamic narrative in the 2019 presidential election, namely the Islamist side who criticized the incumbent presidential candidate and the Islamic group side who supported the presidential candidate as well as the president who was in power.