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Indonesian Food Diplomacy and Diaspora Soft Power in Madinah Kurniawan Arif Maspul; Hasbi Yusron
ROE: Research of Economics and Business Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): (April) ROE: Research of Economics and Business
Publisher : PT. Altaf Publishing Corp

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70895/roe.v2i1.83

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This study posits that the Indonesian diaspora in Madinah particularly its students is pioneering a transformative model of 'everyday diplomacy' that is fundamentally reshaping Indonesia’s influence within the Muslim world. Moving beyond state-centric gastrodiplomacy, this research illuminates how grassroots culinary practices in the sacred city from campus food festivals to local eateries near the Prophet’s Mosque serve as a potent, decentralised soft-power network. In the unique socio-religious milieu of Madinah, where millions of pilgrims converge, each shared plate of rendang or soto operates as a compact cultural performance, building affective bonds that formal diplomacy cannot easily replicate. This paper argues that this bottom-up, diaspora-led engagement is not merely cultural exchange but a strategic foreign policy asset, directly fueling national economic objectives like the 'Indonesia Spice Up the World' initiative. These commonplace acts lead to tangible outcomes: greater spice exports, better educational linkages, and increased tourism appeal. This study concludes that Indonesia’s success in Madinah offers a blueprint for how emerging Global South powers can leverage non-state actors and cultural affinity to build sustainable, resilient influence in the 21st century, one plate at a time. 
The Flogging of the Imams and the Forging of Islamic Constitutionalism Kurniawan Arif Maspul; Hasbi Yusron; Aditia Nugraha
Pubmedia Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026): April
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/pssh.v3i4.639

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This study examines the foundational struggle between independent jurists and caliphal power during the Umayyad–Abbasid transition as a critical juncture in Islamic political thought. Through a qualitative historical-comparative analysis that process‑traces the principled resistance of Imams Abū Ḥanīfa and Mālik ibn Anas, it demonstrates how their refusal of state appointments, endurance of torture, and assertion of law above the ruler forged an enduring “separation of powers.” The analysis reveals that their stances institutionalised the ulama as autonomous guardians of Sharia, insulating legal pluralism—the four Sunni schools—from executive manipulation and creating a proto‑constitutional order centuries before Western analogues. The study further traces how this dynamic shaped legitimacy bargains, financial independence, and the soft power of transnational scholarly networks, yielding a normative architecture that constrained tyranny and preserved a vibrant legal tradition. Contemporary implications are drawn for judicial independence, academic freedom, and accountable governance in Muslim‑majority states, anchoring global rule‑of‑law principles in indigenous Islamic heritage.
The Mamluk–Nusantara Nexus in Spice, Faith and Diplomacy Kurniawan Arif Maspul; Muhammad Fakhry Hanif; Hasbi Yusron
Pubmedia Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026): April
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/pssh.v3i4.640

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This study investigates the Mamluk–Nusantara nexus (13th–early 16th centuries), a remarkable instance of pre-modern, non-coercive trans-civilizational influence spanning the Indian Ocean. While the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria never projected military power beyond Aden, its symbolic revival of the Abbasid caliphate, guardianship of Mecca and Medina, and monopolistic control over the spice trade generated profound ideational attraction in the Malay Archipelago. Employing a qualitative multiple-case-study design and process-tracing methodology, the research draws on Ibn Battuta’s Rihla, Mamluk chancery documents, Jawi manuscripts, and local chronicles to test four hypotheses rooted in constructivist, network, world-systems, and soft-power theories. The analysis reveals that shared Shafi‘i jurisprudence, trust-based Karimi and Hadrami merchant networks, educational pilgrimages to Al-Azhar, and the adoption of Jawi script functioned as conduits for a peaceful, syncretic Islamisation that birthed the tolerant Islam in Nusantara. This multi-causal model challenges realist assumptions by demonstrating that caliphal legitimacy and cultural affinity, not coercion, drove diplomatic alignment and identity formation across 5,000 miles. The findings offer a historical template for contemporary cultural diplomacy, halal trade corridors, and inter-civilisational cooperation, underscoring the enduring relevance of the spice-scented bridge between Cairo and the Archipelago.
Historical Pathways to Sovereignty Fakhr al‑Dīn II and the Arab Revolt in Policy Perspective Kurniawan Arif Maspul; Hasbi Yusron
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.
Sovereign Hedging from the Ottoman Lessons to the Global South’s Strategic Resilience Kurniawan Arif Maspul; Aditia Nugraha; Hasbi Yusron
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.v3i2.507

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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 Hasbi Yusron; Kurniawan Maspul
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.v3i2.523

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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.
Reimagining Arabic Learning in Aceh’s Pesantren for a Sustainable Future Kurniawan Arif Maspul; Muhammad Taha; Hasbi Yusron
Frontiers in Research Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): November
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/frontiers.v2i2.506

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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.