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ISLAM IN CYPRUS: Navigating the Complexities of Ottoman-Era Traditions and Global Islamic Influences within a Transnational Context Damayanti, Rizki
Journal of Contemporary Islam and Muslim Societies Vol 8, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : UIN Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30821/jcims.v8i2.21435

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This study explores the complexities of Islam in Cyprus, focusing on the interplay between local and transnational Islamic identities within modern Muslim societies. Utilizing a qualitative case study approach, the research draws on secondary data from academic sources to analyze how these identities influence religious practices among Muslim communities in Cyprus. The thematic analysis reveals significant patterns in the historical evolution of Islam on the island, highlighting the diversity within its Muslim population and the impact of both textual and contextual factors on their practices. Findings indicate a dynamic interaction between local traditions, particularly Ottoman customs, and global Islamic influences, including transnational movements. This synthesis results in a unique Islamic identity that integrates historical continuity with contemporary adaptations. The insights gained contribute to a deeper understanding of how Muslim societies navigate their religious practices amidst local and global contexts, thereby enriching contemporary Islamic studies and discussions on religious integration in secular states.Keywords: Islam in Cyprus, modern Muslim societies, transnational context, Islamic identity, religious integration
Russia, the Islamic World, and the New World Order: Implications for Indonesia Rizki Damayanti; Hizra Marisa; Marsya Pramesthi Dayusaputra
Andalas Journal of International Studies (AJIS) Vol 14, No 2 (2025): Published in November 2025
Publisher : Andalas Institute of International Studies UNAND

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ajis.14.2.106-121.2025

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The emergence of a new world order is raising its involvement in the relationship between Russia and the Islamic world, which is also of significant relevance for Indonesia given its position as a bridge to Russia’s broader pivot to the East. This research aims to analyze how Russia’s growing ties with Islamic nations impact global power structures and influence Indonesia’s foreign policy and strategic interests. Using Rosenau’s foreign policy theory that conceptualizes state behavior as an adaptive response to changes in the external environment in order to seek survival, this study implies a qualitative approach to define Russia’s geopolitical rationale. The analysis draws on primary and secondary sources including policy documents, official statements, scholarly articles, and interviews with representatives from the Russian Embassy in Indonesia and the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The findings reveal that Russia’s growing engagement with the Islamic world forms part of broader strategy to counter Western domination and establish a multipolar world order through economic, military, and diplomatic initiatives. This has made Russia positioned itself as a central power broker across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Therefore, as a prominent Muslim-majority nation and a key ASEAN member, Russia’s ongoing developments carry strategic implications for Indonesia. Russia’s expanding role offers opportunities for Indonesia that goes along with Indonesia’s “free and active” foreign policy but simultaneously generating challenges by increasing external pressure on Indonesia’s ability to maintain that posture. Consequently, Indonesia must actively navigate strategic and balanced foreign policy to enhance its diplomatic leverage, while maintaining regional stability and promote its national interest.
Digital Discourse on the “Kabur Aja Dulu” Narrative on X: Implications for Strategic Communication, Defense, and Diplomacy Peni Hanggarini; Rizki Damayanti
INJECT (Interdisciplinary Journal of Communication) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : FAKULTAS DAKWAH UIN SALATIGA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/inject.v11i1.6729

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This study analyzes the “kaburajadulu (“Run Away First’) discourse as a form of digital public communication within Generation Z and government (officials and community leaders). Based on a multidisciplinary communication approach that integrates digital communication studies, political communication, media studies, and strategic communication, this study examines how narratives on X shape public perceptions and national discourse and generate implications for strategic communication, defense, and diplomacy.  Using a mixed research method grounded in big data analytics and media content analysis, this study analyzes 180,115 conversations from 148,710 Twitter/X users of Indonesians aged 19 to over 50 years old and reports from three leading media of Detik, Kompas, and Tribun from December 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Based on sentiment analysis and Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), the study finds that 42.7% of netizens express direct support for “running away.” It is primarily motivated by the desire to pursue work and an education overseas. While 7% explicitly intend to renounce their citizenship because there is no future in Indonesia. The government indirectly encourages this movement by appearing neutral and introspective. The study finds that the discourse demonstrates how digital narrative and digital solidarity are rooted in declining trust toward the government. The study highlights the role of media and online platforms in constructing strategic narratives that extend beyond individual expression into broader socio-political implications. These communicative processes have important consequences for Indonesia’s non-kinetic defense and diplomacy, particularly the potential normalization of brain drain, the weakening of the national identity narrative, social division, and the impact on Indonesia’s international image and diaspora engagement. In the age of digital populism, the study suggests the significance of developing strategic communication, digital literacy, and public diplomacy narratives in order to reestablish trust and promote national resilience.
The Role of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in Promoting the Internationalization of Higher Education and Strengthening Educational Cooperation in the ASEAN Region (2015-2025) Nova Royani Putri; Rizki Damayanti
Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Indonesia (JIM-ID) Vol. 5 No. 01 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisplin Indonesia (JIM-ID), January 2026
Publisher : Sean Institute

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This study analyzes the role of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) in promoting higher education internationalization and strengthening educational cooperation in the ASEAN region from 2015 to 2025. Using a qualitative method with a case study approach, this research collects data through documentation studies, in-depth interviews with key informants, and observation of SEAMEO activities. The findings indicate that SEAMEO has implemented various strategic programs including academic mobility, educational quality standardization, institutional capacity development, and facilitation of regional collaborative research. Significant achievements are evident from the increase in student participation in exchange programs from 15,000 to 45,000 students, development of over 200 joint degree programs, and increase in collaborative research publications reaching 500 international articles. Despite facing challenges of capacity gaps among countries, funding limitations, and institutional coordination complexity, SEAMEO demonstrates high adaptability in responding to global dynamics such as the COVID-19 pandemic and digital transformation. This study concludes that SEAMEO plays a vital role in creating an integrated regional higher education ecosystem, with positive prospects for developing more inclusive and sustainable cooperation in the future.