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Brexit Towards UK Sustainable Urban Development: Assessing Shifts in EU-UK Resilience Strategies Santoso, Ashton; Mumtazah, Hilya Khalisha
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v5i2.7785.100-114

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The departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union, following the Brexit referendum, has had a profound impact on UK policies and strategies across various sectors. This influence is particularly significant in the field of sustainable urban development, which previously relied on substantial EU funding sources. The cessation of significant EU funding pushed the UK to realign its sustainable development strategy. This paper explores the repercussions of Brexit on UK sustainable urban development policies, highlighting the need for new funding strategies and resilience measures. It critically analyzes how the UK is adapting to these changes and evaluates the effectiveness of its post-Brexit strategies in sustaining urban growth. This analysis is conducted within the framework of neoliberal institutionalism, which provides insights into how international organizations like the European Union and the UK government interact in the context of shifting power dynamics and national interests. Keywords: Brexit; Sustainable Urban Development; European Union; United Kingdom; Resilient Cities
eling the Humanitarian Intervention Dilemmas and Failures of the United Nations in “Quo Vadis, Aida?” Film Purwanto, Cynthia Syukur
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v5i2.7792.115-125

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This journal explores the United Nations' (PBB) intervention in the conflict between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia, with a particular focus on the tragic events depicted in the film "Quo Vadis, Aida?" The study delves into the challenges faced by the UN, an actor well-known for their conflict resolution since World War, but it is relatively new in finding resolutions in terms of conflict between ethnicity, and its attempts to balance humanitarian and military interests. Despite initial efforts created by the UN, the actions were deemed as failures as the pinnacle of the conflict is Srebenica Genocide. Through this research, the author aims to find the factors behind the failed efforts in peacekeeping in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Keywords: Srebrenica Genocide; The United Nations; Humanitarian Intervention.
The Significance of Abolishing Foreign Agents Bill in Ensuring Zourabichvili’s Political Survival Anindyanari, Laksmitha; Rafael, Patrick
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v5i2.7850.126-139

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The Foreign Agents Bill caused a significant divide between the Georgian government, its civil society, and President Salome Zourabichvili with her European Union (EU) aspirations, due to its controversial nature of alienating the existence of civil society in the country, along with the fact that it is in direct opposition with the twelve point candidacy criteria issued by the EU – thus endangering any future prospects and relations between Georgia and the EU. This paper will analyze the decision-making processes Zourabichvili employed to navigate this considerable challenge to her political survival as a pro-EU leader. Through the lens of poliheuristic theory, this paper explores two critical dimensions encountered in Zourabichvili’s decision-making process – namely the domestic political and strategic dimensions – through an analysis of her political psychology. It highlights the importance of considering national interests during policy formation, as negative reactions can significantly impact a leader’s political survival and the nation’s geopolitical influence. Keywords: Georgia; European Union; Foreign Agents Bill; Poliheuristic Theory; Political Survival  
Erosi Demokrasi: Memikirkan Ulang Keberadaan Oligarki dalam Melorotnya Perwujudan Demokrasi di Kolombia Pasca-Perang Saudara hingga 2022 Christian, Jonathan Kay; Anastasya Jesslyn Hartono Salim; Keisya Diva Kurniawan
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v5i2.8502.140-153

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Nowadays, the democratization process is often hampered not by power struggles, but by the presence of 'invisible hands' (certain organizations, elites, and groups) that penetrate the government structure and disrupt the circulation of democratization in a country. This case occurred in the Colombian government, where there is a specific pattern of nonstate social order - companies, political elites, mafia, and so on - that influences the government structure of a country, and plays the role of power behind the official government. This causes an issue that affects the lives of the Colombian people and government, namely the existence of mafia elites who infiltrate various aspects of society, including the law and government of Colombia itself. The research method used is qualitative descriptive based on data collection through books, journals, articles, and other reliable sources. This paper aims to explain how the presence of mafia elites in Colombia affects the country's democracy and civil society life using Robert Michels' Iron Law of Oligarchy theory. The results of the study show that the existence of drug cartels uses power to make unilateral decisions by taking actions that ignore the official government and the voices of civil society, the dominance of elites and criminals by launching violence and repression for their own interests, and the apathy of the Colombian people towards the existing government system, seen from their indifference to the leaders elected during the election. Keywords: democracy, elite, oligarchy, iron law of oligarchy, mafia, Colombia
Persepsi Ancaman dan Respons Amerika Serikat di Arktik terhadap Polar Silk Road Duarsa, Made Usha M. G.; Setyono, Kezia Regina; Vidyarini, Rahel; Pakpahan, Aknolt Kristian
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v5i2.8504.154-170

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Tiongkok membentuk kebijakan Polar Silk Road (PSR) di tahun 2018. PSR dimaksudkan untuk mendorong pembangunan ekonomi positif antara Tiongkok dan negara-negara kawasan Arktik. Meskipun begitu, eksistensi PSR tetap dipandang sebagai ancaman untuk Amerika Serikat (AS) karena Tiongkok juga memiliki hubungan kooperatif dengan Rusia di kawasan Arktik. Keadaan tersebut mengakibatkan AS menghadapi dua ancaman: (1) persaingan ekonomi AS-Tiongkok; dan (2) kerja sama militer Tiongkok-Rusia. Dengan demikian, artikel ilmiah ini berupaya untuk menganalisis secara mendalam terkait persepsi ancaman AS atas eksistensi PSR, bagaimana ancaman tersebut mendorong respons dan tindakan AS di Arktik, beserta implikasinya terhadap stabilitas kawasan. Penggunaan kerangka teori power transition dipilih untuk menjelaskan respons AS terhadap PSR melalui tiga indikator: (1) ancaman dan dilema keamanan; (2) perimbangan kekuatan; serta (3) perdamaian dan perang. Power transition menjelaskan terkait eksistensi ancaman yang mendorong AS untuk melakukan perimbangan kekuatan melalui respons-responsnya seperti memberikan donor ekonomi dan penguatan aliansi di kawasan. Teori ini juga menekankan pentingnya tingkat perimbangan kekuatan yang diberikan AS, karena bentuk perimbangan dalam tingkat ekstrem akan menyebabkan eskalasi militer dan instabilitas kawasan. Maka dari itu, berdasarkan teori power transition, langkah paling strategis yang dapat diimplementasikan AS adalah dengan melakukan perimbangan kekuatan dalam tingkat rendah sehingga stabilitas Arktik tetap terjaga.   Kata kunci: Polar Silk Road, Arktik, Rivalitas AS-Tiongkok-Rusia, Transisi Kekuatan   China established the Polar Silk Road (PSR) policy in 2018. The PSR aims to build positive economic developments between China and the Arctic states. Nonetheless, China’s involvement in the PSR is still perceived as a strategic threat by the United States (the U.S.), due to China’s cooperative relationship with Russia in the Arctic. This leaves the U.S. facing two threats: (1) US-China economic competition; (2) China-Russia military cooperation. Consequently, this article aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. threat perceptions regarding China’s PSR, how these threats drive the U.S. responses and actions in the Arctic, along with the implications for regional stability. Power transition theory is used to explain the U.S. response to the PSR through three indicators: (1) threats and security dilemma; (2) balance of power; and (3) peace and war. Power transition explains the existence of threats that drive the U.S. to pursue a balance of power through its responses, such as providing economic aid and strengthening alliances in the region. This theory also emphasizes the importance of the U.S. maintaining a balanced power level, as an extreme form of balance may result in military escalation and regional instability. Therefore, according to power transition theory, the most strategic measure that the U.S. can implement is to maintain a low level of balance of power in order to ensure Arctic stability. Keywords: Polar Silk Road, Arctic, The US-China-Russia Rivalry, Power Transition
Absensi Regionalisme di Asia Timur dari Perspektif Jepang Arief, Audrey Diva Azzahra; Kalisang, Rahel Jechire
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v5i2.8540.171-190

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The absence of East Asian regionalism has become a problem along with the increasing political tensions and the competition for military power from the member countries of the region. However, the bright spot for the creation of regionalism is not increasingly emerging and instead Japan, China and Korea choose their respective allies in the uncertainty of this international political contestation. History proves the truth today, that disputing countries will not easily cooperate in the same forum unless assisted by a third party. In this case, ASEAN is a liaison through ASEAN+3 and from Japan's perspective this situation is good. Cooperation between Japan and China, Japan and Korea and a mixture of the three often occurs bilaterally or non-bilaterally through ASEAN. Following the flow of the existing problems, a research question was formulated, "From a Japan perspective, why didn't regionalism have been created in the East Asia region even though a regionalization process had been established?" To help formulate answers in this article the author uses qualitative methods and critical security studies theory. From a Japan perspective, the absence of East Asian regionalism occurs because of the long history experienced by powerful countries in the region. Regionalism is increasingly suppressed in its development because the dynamics of the region are tenuous, tense and tend to experience fluctuations due to social, economic and military struggles, especially nuclear weapons. Keywords: Regionalism; East Asia; Japan; ASEAN+3; History Absensi regionalisme Asia Timur menjadi masalah seiring dengan meningkatnya ketegangan politik dan perlombaan adu kekuatan militer dari negara-negara anggota kawasannya. Hal tersebut menunjukkan kegagalan kohesi kawasan. Titik terang untuk pembuatan regionalisme ini tidak kian muncul dan malahan Jepang, Cina dan Korea Utara memilih sekutunya masing-masing dalam ketidakpastian kontestasi politik internasional ini. Sejarah membuktikan kebenarannya hari ini, bahwa negara yang pernah berselisih tidak akan secara mudah bekerja sama dalam satu wadah mereka sendiri kecuali diikuti bantuan oleh pihak ketiga. Keterlibatan pihak ketiga seperti ASEAN dalam ASEAN+3 membuat kohesi antar negara ini semakin hilang, akibat mereka tidak terkoneksi secara langsung dan independen. ASEAN yang menjadi penghubung melalui ASEAN+3 dianggap baik dari perspektif Jepang. Mengikuti alur permasalahan yang ada, dirumuskan sebuah pertanyaan penelitian, “Dari perspektif Jepang, mengapa tidak tercipta regionalisme di kawasan Asia Timur walaupun telah terjalin proses regionalisasi?.” Untuk membantu perumusan jawaban, dalam artikel ini penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif dan teori konstruktivisme serta konsep dilema keamanan. Dari perspektif Jepang, absensi regionalisme Asia Timur terjadi karena sejarah panjang yang dilalui oleh negara-negara kuat di kawasan tersebut dan itu menciptakan permasalahan identitas yang membedakan Jepang dengan Korea Utara dan juga Cina. Regionalisme semakin melemah  karena dinamika kawasan yang renggang, menegang dan fluktuatif.   Kata kunci: Regionalisme Asia Timur; Jepang; ASEAN+3; Konstruktivisme; Dilema Keamanan
Breaking the Chains: Unveiling the Gender Pay Gap through Socialist Feminism and Intersectionality in Aotearoa New Zealand Maulana, Palupi
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v6i1.7634.1-13

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This essay explores the intricate landscape of the gender pay gap in Aotearoa New Zealand, delving into the complexities through the lenses of socialist feminism and intersectionality. Despite New Zealand's commitment to gender equality since the introduction of the Equal Pay Act in 1972, persistent disparities remain, particularly for Māori and Pacific women. The socialist feminist perspective uncovers the roots of gender-based oppression intertwined with broader class-based inequalities, emphasizing the need for a unified labor movement. Simultaneously, intersectionality reveals that pay gaps are shaped by intersecting identities such as gender, race, and ethnicity. Māori and Pacific women face heightened challenges due to systemic racism and discrimination. To address these issues, policy initiatives are suggested, advocating for an intersectional approach that includes minimum wage increases, universal basic income, childcare support, and enhanced parental leave policies. The essay concludes by emphasizing the importance of recognizing and rectifying in-work poverty and promoting a collective, intersectional approach to achieve full gender parity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Keywords: Gender pay gap, Socialist feminism, Intersectionality, Aotearoa New Zealand, Gender equality policies
English English: English Putra, Alrizky R. Rachmansyah
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v6i1.8893.%p

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Barcelona is today recognized as a major fashion capital, with many notable shopping districts playing host to some of the most notable and prestigious fashion brands in the world. The city has witnessed the start and rise of some of the most influential names in the industry and is ranked in the top 5 of the most important fashion capitals on earth. This status is thanks to the success of Barcelona and Catalonia’s cotton and textile industry from the 18th - 20th centuries, which allowed for the city’s fashion scene to flourish and become what it is today. However, it is impossible to talk about this success without mentioning the impact of trade relations between Catalonia and Colonial America. In this article, I wish to elaborate on the history of Catalonia’s textile industry and the impact that trade with Colonial America had on its evolution to allow the region to industrialize at a rapid pace and sustain a burgeoning fashion industry in Barcelona. Keywords: Barcelona fashion industry; Catalan textile industry; Colonial American trade
Judi Online di Kamboja dan Indonesia: Kegagalan ASEAN dalam Mencapai Interdependensi Negara Anggota Darmawan, Gabriele Florecita; Winata, Valerie; Firdaus, Muhammad Andara
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v6i1.9088.31-47

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ABSTRACT Online gambling is rising in Southeast Asian countries and poses a threat to the stability of a nation, both economically and socially, especially in Cambodia and Indonesia. Online gambling, a form of cybercrime that involves empty promises which is prevalent in Cambodia, has negatively impacted Indonesia’s economy and constructed a transnational threat to ASEAN countries. Certain factors cause the rise of this phenomenon, but the high prevalence of online gambling in Indonesia and Cambodia indirectly reflects the mechanization of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a regional institution. Even though various efforts and initiatives that ASEAN member countries have made to overcome the rise of online gambling, it can’t be denied that this transnational crime is ongoing between Indonesia and Cambodia. Therefore, this article aims to study how online gambling as a transnational crime can continue despite the presence of institutions such as ASEAN that aim to accommodate mechanisms such as regional cooperation with interdependence as an approach. Through qualitative research methods, this article shows the failure of ASEAN as an institution to achieve interdependence among its members to overcome the issue of online gambling in Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia and Cambodia. Keywords: Transnational Crime; Online Gambling; Indonesia-Cambodia; ASEAN; Interdependence
#MeToo in Sweden: A Legal Game-Changer on Sexual Harassment Sherry Amara Budianjani; Susiatiningsih, Hermini; Muhammad Faiq Adi Pratomo
Jurnal Sentris Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Jurnal Sentris
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/sentris.v6i1.9095.14-30

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Sweden is well-known for having the highest levels of gender equality. In reality, Sweden has one of the highest reported incidences of sexual harassment in the European Union. Numerous feminist movements have arisen as a result, with the #MeToo movement and the Harvey Weinstein case being highly well-known in 2017. As one of the social movements, #MeToo aims to accomplish certain objectives. For example, it is now working to change sexual harassment laws in Sweden. This poses the question, how can a social movement such as #MeToo impact a nation's laws to the extent that those laws have impacted? In this essay, we aim to give a broad overview of a social movement that has garnered a lot of support from Swedish society. The approach is qualitative and uses the theory of liberal feminism and social movement in addition to secondary data collection. The study's findings examine a social movement that urged the government to transform the status quo by providing a safe space for women to fight for gender equality. This movement ultimately resulted in the passing of a new law that was a reform that benefited the victims. Keywords: Social Movement; #MeToo; Sexual Harassment; Policy Change; Sweden.