Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): May, 2025

Faith-Based Diplomacy: The Influence of Indonesian Religious Sentiment on the Palestine Policy Agenda

Arya Nugraha (Universitas Mataram)
Muhammad Ilham (Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram)
Kenzo Putra Sasongko (Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram)



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Publish Date
15 Apr 2025

Abstract

This paper explores the role of religious sentiment in shaping Indonesia’s foreign policy toward Palestine, focusing on the influence of Islamic faith-based diplomacy. Indonesia, as the largest Muslim-majority country, has long been a vocal supporter of Palestinian self-determination, and this study seeks to examine how religious sentiment shapes this diplomatic stance. The research investigates how religious organizations, political parties, and civil society groups use religious rhetoric and theological principles to advocate for Palestinian rights within the Indonesian policy framework. The paper also examines how faith-based diplomacy in Indonesia operates both domestically and internationally, including the ways in which Indonesia’s Muslim-majority population pressures the government to take a more active role in Palestinian advocacy. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise from the intersection of religious sentiment and national political interests in shaping Indonesia's foreign policy on Palestine. The paper contributes to the understanding of how religious ideologies influence state diplomacy, particularly in a Muslim-majority country with a significant role in regional and global politics.

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palestine

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Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society (e-ISSN: 3164-4899) is an academic, peer-reviewed journal published by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA in online format (electronic journal). First published in 2024, the journal is issued quarterly in February, May, August, and November. It provides an academic ...