Indonesian Journal of International Relations
Vol 10 No 1 (2026): INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

BEYOND IDEOLOGY: AN EXPLORATORY CASE STUDY OF WOMEN’S DISENGAGEMENT PATHWAYS FROM TRANSNATIONAL TERRORIST NETWORKS IN INDONESIA

Dewi, Machya Astuti (Unknown)
Anggraini, Melaty (Unknown)
Rachmawati, Iva (Unknown)
Jayadianti, Herlina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study analyses factors influencing the disengagement of Indonesian women from transnational ISIS-affiliated networks. Utilizing the Attitudes-Behaviors Corrective (ABC) Model and gendered push-pull theory, this study presents a qualitative case study of three former ISIS sympathizers through semi-structured interviews. The research identifies three disengagement pathways: (1) relation-ideology disengagement through a partner with shared experiences; (2) behavioral disengagement via vocational training in prison and humane treatment from officers; and (3) religious interpretation disengagement through self-directed pragmatic accommodation. Findings show that women's disengagement is more relationally and practically oriented rather than rooted in organizational or ideological motivations, highlighting that their departure from these networks is not solely ideology-driven.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijir

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

IJIR is a scientific journal focuses on the issues of states relations both in the regional and international scope. Mostly on, but not limited to, Indonesia and the Southeast Asian region. IJIR is published by and served as the official journal of the International Relations National Association ...