Nusantara: Journal of Law and Islamic Law is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of legal scholarship at the intersection of general law and Islamic jurisprudence. The journal aims to foster a rigorous intellectual dialogue between the unique legal traditions of the Indonesian archipelago (Nusantara) and broader global legal systems. We invite high-quality theoretical, empirical, and comparative research that critically examines legal developments, offering fresh insights into how local values interact with universal legal principles. Focus The primary focus of the journal is to publish cutting-edge research that bridges Indonesian legal issues with global legal discourse. We are particularly interested in manuscripts that: Analyze the harmonization of civil law, customary law (Adat), and Islamic law within pluralistic societies. Explore the role of law in addressing contemporary challenges in the Global South and the Muslim world. Provide comparative perspectives between the Indonesian legal system and other jurisdictions (e.g., Common Law, Civil Law, and Sharia-based systems). Scope The scope of Nusantara: Journal of Law and Islamic Law encompasses a wide range of topics, divided into two main clusters: General Law (National & International Dimensions) This cluster covers contemporary issues in positive law, examining them through the lens of Indonesian legislation and international conventions. Constitutional and Administrative Law: Democracy, regional autonomy, administrative justice, and good governance. Criminal Law and Justice System: Reform of the penal code, cybercrime, anti-corruption, and restorative justice. Private and Commercial Law: Contract law, intellectual property rights (IPR), digital economy regulation, and international trade law. International Law and Human Rights: Sovereignty, maritime law (UNCLOS), refugee protection, and the implementation of international human rights instruments in domestic courts. Environmental and Agrarian Law: Sustainable development, land disputes, forestry law, and climate change litigation. Islamic Law (Ahwal Al-Syakhsiyyah & Muamalah) This cluster focuses on the dynamic application of Islamic law in modern society, specifically within the context of the Nusantara civilization and the global Muslim community. Islamic Family Law: Marriage, divorce, inheritance, and gender equity in Muslim societies. Islamic Economic Law: Islamic banking and finance, Zakat and Waqf management, Halal industry regulations, and Sharia-compliant fintech. Islamic Constitutionalism: The relationship between state and religion, Sharia bylaws (Perda Syariah), and political Islam. Maqasid al-Shari’ah: Contemporary interpretations of the objectives of Sharia in addressing bioethics, human rights, and social justice. Customary Islamic Law: The acculturation of Islamic law with local customs (‘Urf) in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Target Audience The journal is intended for legal scholars, judges, practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students worldwide who are interested in the evolving landscape of law in developing nations and the Muslim world.