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Politics of Power and Authoritarianism: An Analysis of Government Dynamics in the Middle East Hanna, Amida; Basri, Seta; Kurniawan, Nanang
PINISI Discretion Review Volume 8, Issue 1, September 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/pdr.v8i1.66366

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The political landscape of the Middle East is marked by complex power dynamics, where authoritarianism has historically shaped government structures and influenced societal developments. This study aims to explore the intricate relationships between power, governance, and authoritarianism in various Middle Eastern nations. By focusing on the historical and contemporary manifestations of political authority, this research seeks to understand the strategies employed by ruling elites to maintain control, as well as the impact on political stability and citizen participation. A qualitative research methodology is utilized, involving in-depth case studies, document analysis, and interviews with political analysts and scholars specializing in Middle Eastern politics. The data gathered is analyzed using thematic analysis to uncover patterns of governance and authoritarian practices. The findings indicate that the concentration of power in the hands of a few elites, combined with limited political pluralism and restricted civic freedoms, perpetuates a cycle of authoritarian governance. Furthermore, the study highlights the role of external actors in either reinforcing or challenging these regimes. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of the resilience of authoritarianism in the region and offers insights into potential pathways for political reform.
Mapping the Potential of Conflict Between Villages in the Bima District Ahmad, Syarif; Khaldun, Ibnu; Basri, Seta; Chumaedi, Ahmad
Journal of Government and Civil Society Vol 7, No 1 (2023): Journal of Government and Civil Society (April)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31000/jgcs.v7i1.6799

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This study aims to determine the map of potential inter-village conflicts, identify various factors triggering inter-village conflicts and formulate strategies for handling inter-village conflicts that occur in Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. To answer research problems, qualitative  methods with descriptive analysis  are used, while case studies are used to limit this study to the specificity of  certain  characteristics and limitations of certain areas. Bima Regency consists of 18 sub-districts where conflicts between villages have the potential to occur in 5 sub-districts, namely; Woha sub-district, Monta sub-district, Belo sub-district, Bolo sub-district and Sape sub-district. The trigger factors for conflict include  the abuse of narcotics and drugs (drugs), liquor (Miras), and differences of understanding between individual citizens. The  actors involved   in inter-village conflicts are educated college graduates who are unemployed and village elites who lose in contesting the Village Head election. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peta potensi konflik antarkampung, mengidentifikasi berbagai faktor pemicu terjadinya konflik antarkampung dan perumusan strategi penanganan konflik antarkampung yang terjadi di Kabupaten Bima Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat. Untuk menjawab permasalahan penelitian, digunakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif, sementara studi kasus digunakan untuk membatasi studi ini pada kekhususan karakteristik dan keterbatasan wilayah tertentu. Kabupaten Bima terdiri dari 18 Kecamatan di mana konflik antar kampung berpotensi terjadi terjadi pada 5 Kecamatan, yaitu; Kecamatan Woha, Kecamatan Monta, Kecamatan Belo, Kecamatan Bolo dan Kecamatan Sape. Faktor-faktor pemicu terjadinya konflik antara lain yakni dipicu oleh penyalahgunaan narkotika dan obat-obatan (Narkoba), minuman keras (Miras), dan selisih paham antar individu warga. Adapun para aktor yang ikut terlibat dalam konflik antarkampung yaitu kaum terdidik lulusan Perguruan Tinggi yang menganggur dan elit-elit desa yang kalah dalam kontestasi pemilihan Kepala Desa.