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Historical Pathways to Sovereignty Fakhr al‑Dīn II and the Arab Revolt in Policy Perspective Maspul, Kurniawan; Yusron, Hasbi
Pubmedia Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): October
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/pssh.v3i2.494

This study examines two pivotal moments in Arab history—Emir Fakhr al-Dīn II’s 17th-century experiment in pluralist governance and the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918—as lenses through which to understand the ongoing struggle for sovereignty in the Middle East. Fakhr al-Dīn’s alliance with Renaissance Tuscany and his inclusive administration in Mount Lebanon demonstrate a practical model of statecraft based on commerce, tolerance, and institutional innovation. In contrast, the Arab Revolt, sparked by Sharif Husayn’s call for independence and driven by British promises, shows the danger of mobilising without solid guarantees. Both episodes, separated by centuries, focus on a common theme: the tension between local aspirations and imperial manipulation. Building on these histories, the paper outlines a seven-point policy framework for the Global South—highlighting pluralist governance, conditional foreign partnerships, formalised mediation, local capacity development, inclusive jurisprudence, evidence collection, and civic education. These lessons are not just ideals, but practical strategies to turn sovereignty from a symbolic goal into a lasting reality. The paper contends, by combining historical lessons with modern policy planning, that the path to legitimate governance is not through heroic moments or external pledges, but through the daily labour of creating inclusive institutions. This is more than just a historical reflection; it is a call to urgent statecraft for states facing geopolitical storms and the continuous struggle for dignity.

Reimagining Arabic Learning in Aceh’s Pesantren for a Sustainable Future Maspul, Kurniawan Arif; Taha, Muhammad; Yusron, Hasbi
Frontiers in Research Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/frontiers.v2i2.506

In Aceh Besar, Pesantren face a crucial challenge: maintaining Arabic as a vibrant religious medium while preparing students for a digital, interconnected world. This paper introduces an integrative model that rejuvenates traditional teaching methods through communicative, task- based techniques and context- aware technologies—localised LMS platforms and mobile-mediated interaction—rooted in Acehnese wisdom and Islamic ethics. It combines empirical and theoretical insights to show how blended learning, teacher professional development, competency-based assessment, and community-engaged curricula work together to enhance linguistic skills, learner motivation, and critical literacy. Comparative insights from Malaysia and Türkiye highlight scalable practices—such as national digital content archives, teacher exchange programs, and competency frameworks—that balance local authenticity with international standards and UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development. Policy recommendations focus on infrastructure development, ongoing in- service training, curriculum reform that integrates sustainability themes into Arabic instruction, and public–private partnerships to democratise access and support innovation. The model emphasises sustainability across social, economic, and ecological dimensions, positioning pesantren as communities of civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and ethical leadership. The article argues that by viewing modernisation as cultural stewardship rather than cultural displacement, Arabic proficiency can extend beyond ceremonial mastery to serve as a tool for scholarship, civic engagement, and global dialogue. The roadmap provides practical, culturally relevant steps for policymakers, educators, and communities to transform Aceh's boarding schools into resilient, globally respected centres of Islamic learning.

Sovereign Hedging from the Ottoman Lessons to the Global South’s Strategic Resilience Maspul, Kurniawan Arif; Nugraha, Aditia; Yusron, Hasbi
Pubmedia Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/pssh.v3i2.507

This paper develops a pluralistic framework for strategic resilience tailored to Global South states confronting great-power rivalry, cascading transnational shocks, and the erosion of multilateral governance. It employs a systematic literature review and a qualitative multi-method design incorporating historical analysis of Ottoman Arab integration and contemporary case studies of the South China Sea and the Russia–Ukraine war. The study synthesises theoretical insights from realism, liberal institutionalism, constructivism, post-colonial critique, and New Security Studies to forge an integrated analytic lens. Findings identify five interlocking policy pillars: strategic autonomy and defence self-reliance; economic and energy resilience; innovative, issue-based alliances and forums; inclusive peacebuilding and ethical security; and technological and normative innovation. Operational recommendations include regional security pilots, a Global South strategic reserves consortium, joint defence-production pacts, and sustained investment in diplomatic cadres and civil-society track-two networks. Priority areas emphasise sustainable defence practices, food and energy sovereignty, supply-chain diversification, and norm entrepreneurship linking disarmament, development finance, and digital governance. The approach explains how diverse hedging, institutional design, narrative construction, and local capacity-building can reduce dependency while maintaining cooperative diplomacy by combining historical parallels and modern empirical evidence; it offers an actionable policy blueprint enabling Global South actors to translate geopolitical disruptions into durable autonomy, equitable development and resilient peace. Recommendations require transparent governance, rigorous financing mechanisms, accountability metrics and sustained South-South partnerships for long-term strategic impact and moral legitimacy.

The Silence of the Mind: Intellectual Stagnation and the Unmaking of an Empire Yusron, Hasbi; Maspul, Kurniawan
Pubmedia Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/pssh.v3i2.523

This paper posits that the Ottoman Empire’s decline was fundamentally rooted in a profound intellectual crisis, a deeper malady beneath its political and military failures. Employing an Ibn Khaldun-inspired civilisational lens, we argue that the empire entered a terminal phase marked by epistemological, institutional, and applied stagnation. The analysis traces this trajectory through poignant symbols: the state-sponsored destruction of the Istanbul Observatory in 1580, which extinguished empirical research; the deliberate delay in adopting the printing press due to religious and guild resistance; and a vast knowledge gap evidenced by a 1:38 library volume ratio with France. This intellectual closure crippled adaptive capacity, transforming a once-dynamic culture of integrated learning into a system of rote repetition and doctrinal rigidity. The empire’s eventual collapse serves as a stark historical lesson on the non-negotiable role of a living, questioning intellectual tradition for state survival, with urgent implications for modern nations struggling to build resilient knowledge ecosystems.

Historical Pathways to Sovereignty Fakhr al‑Dīn II and the Arab Revolt in Policy Perspective Maspul, Kurniawan Arif; Yusron, Hasbi
Indonesian Journal of Social Development Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): January
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

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This study examines two pivotal moments in Arab history—Emir Fakhr al-Dīn II’s 17th-century experiment in pluralist governance and the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918—as lenses through which to understand the ongoing struggle for sovereignty in the Middle East. Fakhr al-Dīn’s alliance with Renaissance Tuscany and his inclusive administration in Mount Lebanon demonstrate a practical model of statecraft based on commerce, tolerance, and institutional innovation. In contrast, the Arab Revolt, sparked by Sharif Husayn’s call for independence and driven by British promises, shows the danger of mobilising without solid guarantees. Both episodes, separated by centuries, focus on a common theme: the tension between local aspirations and imperial manipulation. Building on these histories, the paper outlines a seven-point policy framework for the Global South—highlighting pluralist governance, conditional foreign partnerships, formalised mediation, local capacity development, inclusive jurisprudence, evidence collection, and civic education. These lessons are not just ideals, but practical strategies to turn sovereignty from a symbolic goal into a lasting reality. The paper contends, by combining historical lessons with modern policy planning, that the path to legitimate governance is not through heroic moments or external pledges, but through the daily labour of creating inclusive institutions. This is more than just a historical reflection; it is a call to urgent statecraft for states facing geopolitical storms and the continuous struggle for dignity.

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