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The International Journal of Politics and Sociology Research
Published by Trigin Institute
ISSN : 23383879     EISSN : 28286014     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35335/ijopsor
The main goal of International Journal of Politics and Sociology Research is to present outstanding, high quality research developments in all areas of politics and sociology research to a broad audience of academicians and professionals. International Journal of Politics and Sociology Research provides a vehicle to help professionals, academics, and researchers working in the fields of politics and sociology to disseminate information.
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Uzbekistan's strategic reliance on russia: The role of double landlock geography in shaping geopolitics Iswardhana, Muhammad Ridha
The International Journal of Politics and Sociology Research Vol. 13 No. 4 (2026): Law, Politic and Sosiology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/ijopsor.v13i4.322

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Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, is entirely surrounded by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan, and lacks direct access to the sea. This geographical disadvantage, combined with its historical ties to the Soviet Union, presents significant economic and geopolitical challenges. Uzbekistan’s landlocked status limits its ability to engage in international trade, creating a reliance on neighboring countries, particularly Russia, for access to maritime routes. This dependence not only increases transportation costs but also complicates Uzbekistan’s ability to fully integrate into global markets. As a result, Uzbekistan faces constraints in its economic development and must navigate complex political relationships with regional powers. This research adopts a qualitative, descriptive-explanatory methodology, incorporating geopolitics theory to analyze Uzbekistan's landlocked status. The findings highlight the significant consequences of being a landlocked country, emphasizing the political, economic, and diplomatic implications of Uzbekistan's dependence on Russia for port access and trade infrastructure.
The dilemma between helping and perpetuating the problem: Kupang city's public perception of child beggars or vendors at traffic lights Mite, Petrus Selestinus; Jehamat, Lasarus; Jeraman, Maria Roshanty Trinitasya Djoka; Tiran, Irma Susanti
The International Journal of Politics and Sociology Research Vol. 13 No. 4 (2026): Law, Politic and Sosiology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/ijopsor.v13i4.307

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This study looks at the moral conundrum that drivers in Kupang, Indonesia, face every day when they come across street merchants and child beggars at traffic signals. There is a conflict between the want to help out out of sympathy and the worry that doing so could make the child's precarious condition worse. The study explores how people understand and navigate these fleeting street interactions using a qualitative technique and Symbolic Interactionism as its theoretical framework. It concludes that visual clues, such as the children's looks, gestures, and approaches to cars, significantly influence public perception and reaction. Giving is primarily motivated by sympathy, but this inclination is crucially moderated by the knowledge that financial support may unintentionally prolong homelessness, interfere with education, and raise vulnerability to exploitation. As a result, people learn sophisticated, practical ways to deal with this dilemma. These include giving under certain conditions, providing food or beverages rather than money, or purposefully refusing material assistance while still being courteous and compassionate. The survey also shows that the public holds family and political institutions accountable for systemic solutions, with a focus on protection, support, and regulation. The study advances theory by showing how Symbolic Interactionism clarifies a contemporary urban conundrum, emphasizing that the decision to assist or not is a socially formed process rather than just an individual moral calculation. Its originality is in describing the commonplace meaning-making and adaptive tactics that the public uses to jointly manage ethical ambiguity in shared urban areas, such as contributing without anticipating a material exchange or utilizing politeness as a non-monetary reaction.