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NAVIGATING IDENTITY POLITICS, DEMOCRACY, AND LEGAL CERTAINTY IN INDONESIA Kartiko, Achmad; Simon Runturambi, Arthur Josias; Hanita, Margaretha; Syauqillah, Muhammad
Kanun Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Vol 26, No 3: December 2024: Law and Justice in Digital Age
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/kanun.v26i3.41768

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Political identity has become a prominent phenomenon in Indonesia's democracy, especially since the Reformasi era, when political openness and freedom have been increasingly recognized. As a multicultural country, Indonesia faces the unique challenge of managing political identities that have the potential to foster solidarity but also risk triggering segregation and conflict. This study explores how political identity affects democracy in Indonesia and the enforcement of the rule of law, emphasizing legal certainty. In the legal context, certainty plays a critical role in maintaining social stability and ensuring equal rights for all citizens without discrimination, whether they are part of the majority or minority groups. Based on a normative approach and literature analysis, this research finds that identity politics in Indonesia often exploits religious and ethnic identities as political tools, sometimes disrupting the principles of equality, law enforcement, and democratic certainty. Legal reform is needed to strengthen human rights protections and create a fair, nondiscriminatory democratic space for all identity groups in Indonesia. It could create a void once the dominant political identity is weakened, allowing minority identities to rise, ultimately posing a new threat to democracy in Indonesia.
The Crucial Role of Police Intelligence in Navigating Identity Politics during Elections in Indonesia Kartiko, Achmad; Runturambi, Arthur Josias Simon; Hanita, Margaretha; Syauqillah, Muhammad; Mulya, Ade
Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun
Publisher : SCAD Independent

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26811/peuradeun.v13i1.1479

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This study investigated the influence of identity politics on Indonesia’s electoral dynamics during the 2014 and 2019 elections and evaluates the role of the National Police Security Intelligence Agency in addressing these challenges. Amidst the backdrop of low political literacy and the pervasive influence of social media, religious and ethnic tensions were notably manipulated for electoral gain. The research employed qualitative methods, including interviews, observations, and document analysis, primarily conducted in Jakarta. It revealed that the National Police adopted a "cooling system" intelligence strategy to effectively mitigate conflicts arising from identity politics while also considering the impact of global political trends on local scenarios. This study contributes to the development of an operational intelligence policing model, offering strategic insights for managing identity-based conflicts in democratic elections. This research not only enriches the academic discourse on electoral security and democracy but also provides actionable insights for policymakers and law enforcement agencies aiming to uphold democratic integrity amidst challenging political climates.