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Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik
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Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik (e-ISSN 2502-776X) (p-2086-7344) is a multi-disciplined journal focused on the study of political science, governance issues and public policy in and on Indonesia and Asia. The journal publishes theoretical and empirical research articles with an aim to promote and disseminate academic atmosphere in and on the region. The journal has areas of concern that includes political science, Indonesian politics, Asian politics, governance issues in Indonesia and Asia, public policy in Indonesia and Asia, decentralization, political parties and national and local election. The journal publication includes articles, research notes, notices on conferences, workshops and seminars, and book reviews. Politika is published on April and October every year.
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Elite in Sub-national Politics: Structure and Continuation in Post-authoritarian East Java, Indonesia Aminuddin, M. Faishal; Ramadlan, M. Fajar Shodiq
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.1.2022.1-22

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Study on political elites in sub-national politics in post-1998 Indonesia did not pay much attention to identify the shifting or continuation of structural change in the post-New Order authoritarianism. From a case study in East Java, this article shows the change and continuation of political elite structure. Democratization does not necessarily produce significant changes that shift the position and privilege of the old political elites. Their organizational power might have declined, but their control over patron-client relationship remains strong. This is also finds that the political changes were, institutionally, not strong enough to cause the significant damage to the patron-client relationship developed during the New Order era. The democratization pressure has only caused the partial diversification of elites’ political affiliation while the inter-intra elite power relations model has not changed much. This explanation provides a new contribution to the understandings on the dynamics and changes in the structure of political elites in sub-national politics in the era of democratization in Indonesia.
Voter Behaviour and The Campaign Pattern of Candidates during Pandemics in Regional Head Election in Medan City, North Sumatra Fauzan, Indra
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.2.2022.305-320

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Covid-19 has influenced the process of democracy in many countries, including Indonesia, especially in the local election. The political campaign involving mass mobilisation was restricted, so the candidates were encouraged to use online media to reduce the Covid-19 spread. Based on this problem, this study aims to analyse the campaign patterns between candidates in a regional head election in Medan during a pandemic and how the candidates increase voter turnout. This study used both the qualitative method by interviewing the campaign team of the candidates in charge of online and offline media and the quantitative method by distributing the questionnaires to measure the behaviour of the voters. This study showed that the perception of popularity and electability influenced the pattern of candidate campaigns, and the low political awareness of the community influenced low participation in political campaigns and voter turnout, besides unhealthy campaigns and negative perception of local government. Therefore, although face-to-face was restricted, the candidates believed that direct meetings with the voters were only the way to influence the voter and increase political participation.
The Hegemony of Uken-Toa Socio-Politics in the Regional Head Elections in Aceh Tengah Efendi, Muhsin; Basri, Hasan; Fahkrurraji, Alzikri; Indah, Yusmika
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.2.2022.206-226

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the hegemony of Uken-Toa socio-politics in the regional head elections in Central Aceh. In addition, this study also attempted to determine the factors that cause the occurrence of Uken-Toa socio-politics in every election held in Central Aceh. In this study, the researchers focused on the topics of local politics, identity politics, regional elections, and socio-politics. The type of this study was phenomenological and ethnographical research by describing the patterns of values, behavior, beliefs, language, reality, and experiences undergone by individuals. Moreover, the data were collected through interviews, observations, and literature review. Results of this study indicated that the influence of Uken-Toa socio-politics will be always present during the regional head elections in Central Aceh. This means that competition between community groups is unavoidable in the Gayo people. In addition, this practice, which proces actors who represent Belah-Uken and those who represent Belah Toa, greatly affects the victory of the candidates in every regional head election held in Central Aceh. This kind of political practice even has occurred from the past until the current era. Moreover, it has an impact on the system of governance run by the elected regional heads, in this case, the regent and deputy regent of Central Aceh. In other words, this practice indicates how massive a socio-political power is in the local political order of Central Aceh as a political instrument. This Uken-Toa socio-political power in the Gayo community has been formed with long historical, cultural, and political dynamics. This political practice presents the competition between political actors from Belah Uken and Belah Toa, which are influenced by the values of Uken and Toa’s lives. Through this study, the researchers recommend to political elites and the public to avoid Uken-Toa socio-politics to create political harmony and a stable government system. In addition, it is to provide opportunities for other political actors not affiliated with those groups.
Self-empowered Palm Oil Small-holder Farmers: The Case of Tani Subur Cooperative, Kotawaringin Barat, Indonesia Alfirdaus, Laila Kholid; Manalu, S. Rouli; Ardianto, Hendra Try; Kushandajani, Kushandajani
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.1.2022.119-130

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Academic discussion on palm oil business in Indonesia mostly shares us stories about community’s powerlessness vis a vis the corporation and the state. The powerlessness is depicted through the lost land, the fragmented farmers, and the weak bargaining position of the farmers before the corporation dealing with the crop price, Syahza and Asmit (2019) and MCCarthy and Cramb (2009) argue. This research is based on interview and observation in “Tani Subur” Cooperative, Pangkalan Tiga, Kotawaringin Barat, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, known as transmigration area in the district. The experience of Tani Subur Cooperative farmers told us the different story of smallholder palm oil farmers who try to build solidarity amongst community to strengthen farmers’ ability to join in the business. Despite challenges and difficulties, Tani Subur cooperative has succeeded to be an alternative for farmers to have better life and earning through the development of various businesses, owned and run by community.
Menakar Kesiapan Indonesia dalam Merespons Perjanjian Perdagangan Internasional Winanti, Poppy Sulistyaning
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.1.2022.23-40

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Stagnasi dalam perundingan perdagangan multilateral di World Trade Organization (WTO) pada dua dekade terakhir, mendorong munculnya inisiatif perundingan di tingkat regional atau bilateral. Indonesia termasuk negara yang aktif terlibat dalam berbagai inisiatif perundingan perdagangan tersebut. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendiskusikan kesiapan Indonesia merespons perjanjian perdagangan internasional khususnys Indonesia - Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) dan Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Dengan memanfaatkan perspektif ‘ofensif’ dan ‘defensif’ dalam kebijakan perdagangan, kesiapan Indonesia akan dicermati dari dua sisi kepentingan. Kepentingan ofensif dilihat dari kesiapan untuk memanfaatkan peluang atas kemudahan akses pasar yang tersedia. Kepentingan defensif dianalisis dari kesiapan atas daya saing akibat dari konsekuensi perjanjian yang bersifat timbal balik. Tulisan ini berargumen bahwa pemerintah Indonesia masih kesulitan dalam menangkap peluang kepentingan ofensif karena akses pasar yang tersedia belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Besarnya potensi pasar domestik, menjadi salah satu penyebab ekspansi pasar global belum menjadi prioritas pelaku bisnis nasional. Sedangkan dari aspek kepentingan defensif, kemudahan masuknya produk asing perlu dipastikan tidak mematikan produsen dalam negeri akibat tidak memiliki daya saing, namun justru dapat dimaksimalkan agar menjadi pelengkap bagi rantai produksi domestik.
Jokowi’s Sneakers Politics: Personal Branding, Politics of Imaging and Millenial Votes The 2019 Presidential Election Suseno, Bayu Aji; Utami, Putri Prabu
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.2.2022.321-336

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This study aims to determine the use of sneakers as an artifactual communication medium that affects public perception (potential voters), to form millennial political identities to increase the popularity and electability of the incumbent presidential candidate Jokowi in the 2019 Indonesian presidential election campaign. The theoretical basis for personal branding is to determine the politics of imaging as a millennial leader against Jokowi's hypebeast style with sneakers. This study uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The research subject focuses on the phenomenon of Jokowi's hypebeast style with sneakers as a personal branding strategy to win votes from millennials. In contrast, the research object is the sneaker product used by Jokowi during the presidential election campaign from 23 September 2018 to 13 April 2019. The results of this study explain that Jokowi's branding strategy of wearing sneakers is redesigning for self-image in introducing a new identity as a millennial leader. Jokowi is hypebeast style considered to break the new presidential dress order by following the fashion trends that are developing in the country. Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is trying to restore public trust by wearing sneaker brands from local and foreign manufacturers, thus placing Jokowi as an old-class politician who appears contemporary (hype) by adapting the style of millenials.
Logika Peralihan Suara dalam Pilkada: Analisis Kepemimpinan Politik dan Nilai Demokrasi Sobari, Wawan
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.2.2022.227-252

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Studi ini berangkat dari kegagalan petahana dalam Pemilihan Kepala Daerah (pilkada) Tahun 2020 di Kabupaten Blitar, Jawa Timur. Penelitian bertujuan mengungkap logika peralihan suara kepada kandidat penantang dengan mengeksplorasi kepemimpinan politik, kondisionalitas konteks lokal, dan refleksinya terhadap nilai-nilai demokrasi. Untuk itu, penelitian ini menerapkan metodologi kualitatif dengan metode analisis observasional dalam kajian kepemimpinan politik. Studi ini menemukan evaluasi kandidat berupa rendahnya kepuasan warga terhadap kinerja kepemimpinan kandidat petahana (2015-2020) sebagai alasan peralihan suara. Evaluasi menghasilkan pula persepsi negatif pemilih terhadap calon wakil bupati petahana karena sejumlah persoalan etis. Argumen penting lainnya karena kedekatan emosional antara pemilih dan kandidat penantang. Nalar peralihan suara tersebut merefleksikan pemenuhan nilai-nilai demokrasi, yaitu nilai intrinsik, instrumental, kompetitif, partisipatif, dan deliberatif. Riset ini memperluas logika peralihan suara karena alasan kedekatan emosional. Dalam kajian perilaku memilih, kedekatan emosional bisa diinterpretasikan sebagai wujud keterikatan atau loyalitas yang membentuk persepsi pemilih tentang kandidat, dan memperluas teori keterikatan kepada partai politik. Pun, temuan tersebut berpotensi mengembangkan nilai demokrasi yang selama ini lebih banyak didominasi penjelasan rasional, seperti evaluasi kandidat. Demokrasi sebaiknya dipandang pula sebagai ruang ekspresi kedekatan emosional antara warga dan pemimpin. Aspirasi politik tak selalu berkonsekuensi pada janji materi, melainkan mencakup juga pemenuhan sisi emosional para pemilik suara.
Populism, Radical Democracy, and the Indonesian Process of Democratization Madung, Otto Gusti Ndegong; Mai, Adrianus Yohanes
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.1.2022.131-148

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This paper discusses the ideas of populism as highlighted by Mouffe and Laclau to analyze its relevance for Indonesian democracy context. Populism is a political style which is a source for change based on the systematic use of rhetorical appeal to the people. This research focuses on populism in relation to democracy which brings forth left and right-wing populism. The concept of populism in general leads us to look at the fact of populism in Indonesia democracy context. Some crisis such us economic crisis, poverty, inequality and the failure of the government in looking after the common will and the common good of people lead to create a ‘populist moment’ particularly in Indonesia context. Therefore, radical democracy and left populism of Chantal Mouffe and Ernesto Laclau which this research is focusing on, offers some relevant suggestions to enhance the democratic participation of the people to overcome some crises in Indonesia democracy, which is mostly being co-opted by predatory oligarchy. 
Relasi Sosial-Ekonomi dan Kekuasaan antara Rentenir dan Pedagang Pasar Tradisional di Jawa Tengah Mokodenseho, Sabil; Puspitaningrum, Tri Lestari
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 1 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.1.2022.41-58

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Beranjak dari maraknya praktik rentenir di pasar-pasar tradisional yang ada di Jawa Tengah membuat penelitian ini menjadi penting. Permasalahannya adalah terjadi relasi antara rentenir dan pedagang pasar sehingga praktik tersebut sulit dihentikan. Untuk itu, penelitian ini ingin mengetahui pola relasi yang terbangun antara pedagang dan rentenir sebagai aktor institusi finansial informal. Jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus digunakan, sedangkan informan penelitian bergerak mengikuti prinsip snowball effect. Dengan menggunakan konsep interdependensi aktor (actor interdependence), kepercayaan informal (informal trust), dan institusi informal (informal institutions) menunjukkan bahwa rentenir dan pedagang berdasarkan daerah asal mereka, memiliki perbedaan sebagai pendatang dan pribumi. Rentenir dan pedagang berkolaborasi membentuk pola relasi interdependensi antar aktor informal di satu arena (pasar tradisonal). Semakin besar pendapatan retribusi pasar, maka semakin ramai pasar dan semakin banyak pedagang dan rentenir, sebaliknya jumlah retribusi pasar berbanding lurus dengan tingkat keramaian, jumlah pedagang dan rentenir. Kepercayaan informal muncul pada kedua aktor karena institusi formal tidak mampu memberikan kemudahan bagi pedagang dalam mengakses modal. Walaupun rentenir menetapkan suku bunga yang cukup tinggi, akan tetapi kemudahan yang diberikan menjadikan praktik ini tetap eksis.  
Integrating Social Values: Evidence from The Intermediary Institution in Indonesian Elections Tawakkal, George Towar Ikbal
Politika: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Vol 13, No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/politika.13.2.2022.337-348

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Many scholars called the intermediary institutions in elections as vote brokers. As a consequence of that, then they built an argument based on a transactional framework, especially about the motivation of the institution. On the other side, they agreed that vote brokerage was built based on a social network, especially when they tried to define the vote brokerage. It means, the intermediary institution occurred in social interactions. That is weird for explaining social interactions without considering other social values. It looks like social interaction is only about material value. Other scholars tried to be fairness by calling the intermediary as middlemen, but still very few literature built the argument based on a non-transactional framework. This study will certainly provide new insights into the intermediary institution studies, particularly related to the understanding of non-transactional amid transactional arguments that have been shown in many kinds of literature, as well as expanding the study of intermediary institutions which likely to focused on providing voters, to be focused on the establishment of intermediary institutions. We conducted a series of in-depth interviews with 45 people consisting of persons in the intermediary institutions, political party leaders, leaders of campaign teams, election organizers, and more than a hundred voters during 2017 – 2019 in Indonesian elections, consists of four Villages head elections, 2018 Governor election, and 2019 legislative elections. We found the transactional logic or material value was not the only one, even mostly was not the dominant value that generated the intermediary institutions.