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Intermestic: Journal of International Studies
Published by Universitas Padjadjaran
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2503443X     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/intermestic.v6n2
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Intermestic Journal of International Studies (INTERMESTIC) is a peer-reviewed bi-annual academic journal. It is dedicated to facilitate the exchange of ideas and research on themes that focus on various issues within international-domestic spectrum or global-local relations by diverse actors, which includes but is not limited to: 1. Transnational movements; 2. Intercultural exchanges; 3. Domestic-foreign policy relations; 4. Practices of diplomacy; 5. Global-local governance; 6. Global-local political economy; 7. Contemporary security issues.
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WATER DIPLOMACY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTGOALS (SDGS): STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS FORSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN INDONESIA Imawan, Riswanda; Muhammad, Ali
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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Artikel ini membahas implikasi strategis diplomasi air untuk pembangunan berkelanjutan di Indonesia, dengan menekankan perannya dalam mencapai Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (SDGs). Pendekatan penelitian yang dipilih adalah metode kualitatif yang menggabungkan analisis studi kasus. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder, dan dilakukan dengan analisis tematik untuk mengidentifikasi, menganalisis, dan menggambarkan pola pelaporan dalam data, yang terkait dengan tantangan, peluang, dan strategi dalam diplomasi air. Konsep kekuasaan dan saling ketergantungan diadopsi dalam memahami artikel ini. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa diplomasi air sangat penting bagi Indonesia sebagai bentuk kerjasama tata kelola air global, yang melibatkan berbagai pihak, untuk mengelola air secara efektif. Implikasinya dapat berkontribusi pada pencapaian Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) dan mempromosikan perdamaian dunia. Studi ini menekankan pentingnya tata kelola air secara multi-level dan keterlibatan aktor negara dan non-negara dalam diplomasi air, sehingga keterlibatan Indonesia dalam diplomasi air sangat penting untuk Agenda 2030 PBB, SDGs, dan keamanan global.
ABRAHAM ACCORDS: PERJANJIAN NORMALISASI ANTARA NEGARA-NEGARA ARAB DAN ISRAEL Amaliya, Laila Rizky; Basyar, Muhammad Hamdan; Hannase, Mulawarman
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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The Abraham Accords are the most important agreement in the Middle East between Israel and Arab countries, such as Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Sudan. The Abraham Accord has opened the gates of bilateral relations between Arab countries and Israel and has also changed the geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. Until now, many previous studies have viewed the Abraham Accord as a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing influence and countering the opposing power in the Middle East. As a result, this study presents a new perspective to examine another side of the Abraham Accord, namely its economic cooperation. This research uses a qualitative method to analyze comprehensively about the economic cooperation. The Abraham Accord is a potential platform to meet economic interests between countries. Economic interests are the main drivers in the ratification of the treaty. Strategic economic interests between countries are based on the same economic orientation that has the potential to open the door to other forms of intensive economic cooperation. Economic cooperation between Arab countries and Israel is focused on the economic diversification agenda that has an impact on economic growth and development between these countries. Theoretically, this research has implications for the existence of new approaches and perspectives in studying the Abraham Accord. As for practically, this research can be a reference in formulating policies related to the Middle East.
DRIVERS BEHIND JAPAN’S DEFENSE BUDGET SURGE(2013-2023): THREAT PERCEPTIONS AND POLITICAL SUPPORT Asasta, Ardra Galih; Triantama, Febry
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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Japan since 2013 has increased its defense budget significantly and consistently annually. Recently in 2022 a decision was approved to increase the defense budget to the target of 2% of its GDP in 2027. Empirically from 2013 it amounted to ¥4.6 trillion which increased slowly until 2022 with the target starting to increase significantly to ¥8.7 trillion in 2025. The move was motivated by the perceived threat of China, North Korea, and Russia surpassing Japan's defense. This study analyzes the significant and consistent increase in defense budget from 2013 to 2023. The data was analyzed using the determinants that influence the allocation of the national defense budget by Triantama and Abdul (2023) with qualitative research methods. The results show that there is a high threat perception, strong military ambition, and civilian support that encourages Japan to continue to increase its defense budget until it reaches the target in 2027.
BORDER TRADE EFFECT ON INDONESIA’S EXPORT: GRAVITY MODEL ANALYSIS Prameswari, Septania Rubi; Rofiq, Mochammad As'adur
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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Grounded in Adam Smith’s theory of trade favoring high-GDP and proximate partners, we analyze determinants including GDP, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Logistics Performance Index (LPI), language, shared borders, and distance across Indonesia’s top 30 export partners (2019–2023). Unlike prior studies, we integrate LPI and border effects into a gravity model, addressing endogeneity with Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML) estimation alongside OLS, FEM, and REM. Results indicate that LPI is the most significant driver, while distance has a negative impact on trade, confirming the advantage of proximity. Contrary to expectations, FTAs showed limited significance, suggesting non-tariff barriers may dominate. Policy implications highlight the importance of investments in port modernization and customs digitization to capitalize on trade with high-GDP neighbors, alongside strategic agreements with distant, high-growth markets.
Motif Indonesia dalam Perjanjian Indonesia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Satriaaji, Bagus Ghufran; Virgianita, Asra
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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This study examines Indonesia’s motives in establishing a cross-regional economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates through the IUAE-CEPA. Departing from Indonesia’s typical trade strategy focused on large or geographically proximate economies, this agreement reflects a shift in economic diplomacy. Applying cross-regional trade agreement partner selection theory and a qualitative document analysis method, the research reveals that Indonesia’s motivations extend beyond economic interests to include political and diplomatic strategy. The findings contribute to understanding how emerging economies leverage trade agreements for geopolitical positioning and regional economic integration.
STRATEGI KEBIJAKAN LUAR NEGERI TUVALU: UPAYA MENGHADAPI KRISIS IKLIM DAN ANCAMAN EKSISTENSIAL NEGARA: CONFRONTING THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND THE COUNTRY’S EXISTENTIAL THREAT Hajjisa, Aninda Nuraygy; Charisya, Charisya
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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This study analyzes Tuvalu’s foreign policy as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) facing the existential threat of the climate crisis. Using Constructivism, Small State Theory, and Climate Diplomacy, this qualitative case study examines COP26–COP29 (2021–2024) documents to explore how Tuvalu transforms its “most vulnerable state” identity into normative bargaining power. The findings show that Tuvalu leverages moral pressure, symbolic acts, identity framing, and the AOSIS network to (1) secure the 1.5°C target in the Paris Agreement, (2) advocate for the Loss and Damage Fund, and (3) push for a US$300 billion annual increase in global climate finance through the New Collective Quantified Goal. Tuvalu’s strategy illustrates how small states, despite limited resources, can shape global norms and policy outcomes. This study contributes to international relations scholarship by highlighting the role of identity, norms, and moral authority in contemporary climate diplomacy.     
Inklusivitas aktor dalam agenda Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Peran Pemerintah Provinsi melalui tinjauan Global Governance: THE ROLE OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH THE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE REVIEW Akbar, Raden Rahadian Firman; Sari, Deasy Silvya; Rezasyah, Teuku
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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This article discusses the role of the West Java Provincial Government in supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as a form of inclusiveness of actors within the framework promoted by this agenda. The issue raised in this study is how subnational actors, particularly provincial governments, can contribute to bridging global interests with local needs, as well as how their institutional capacity influences this process. To answer this question, the study uses a global governance framework to analyse the dynamics of subnational actors' involvement in SDG implementation, examining it through a governance activity matrix. Methodologically, this study employs a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis, drawing on literature studies and reviews of policy documents related to the implementation of the SDGs in West Java. The findings show that through the global governance perspective, subnational actors possess the capacity to actively participate and make significant contributions to achieving the SDGs through policy integration that reflects both global and national sustainability interests, while also being relevant to the local context. However, the dispersed nature of the relationship between levels has created several gaps, particularly in certain SDG goals, reflecting the complexity of coordination and the challenges in implementation.
EAST KALIMANTAN PROVINCE'S PARADIPLOMACY IN HANDLING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF DERAWAN ISLAND Pambagyo, Wahyu Dwi; Jatmika, Sidik
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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Paradiplomacy, the international activities of sub-national governments, has become increasingly relevant in environmental governance and sustainable tourism, particularly within decentralized political systems. Indonesia's regional autonomy has enabled provinces such as East Kalimantan to build cross-border partnerships, environmental cooperation frameworks, and tourism promotion networks that transcend national diplomatic channels. Derawan Island, one of Indonesia's most renowned marine tourism destinations, is facing increasing pressures from mass tourism, coral degradation, inadequate waste management, and socio-economic transformation. This article examines how East Kalimantan Province employs paradiplomacy as a strategy to promote sustainable tourism development on Derawan Island. Drawing on a qualitative analysis of regional policies, provincial cooperation initiatives, institutional arrangements, and global environmental partnerships, this paper argues that paradiplomacy has emerged as a tool for capacity building, green tourism innovation, and adaptive environmental governance. Yet, structural challenges, including fragmented authorities, limited local capacity, asymmetrical relations with foreign partners, and weak ecological enforcement, continue to undermine progress. This research contributes to the discourse on subnational diplomacy in maritime Southeast Asia and provides recommendations for enhancing East Kalimantan's international engagement to support sustainable island tourism.
A TRANSIT FORTRESS: DECONSTRUCTING THE LOGIC OF RISK IN CZECH REPUBLIC'S INTERNAL BORDER CONTROLS, 2020-2024 Zakariya, Daffa Arifuddin; Wiswayana, Wishnu Mahendra
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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The free movement in the Schengen Area was gradually eroded by the reintroduction of Internal Border Controls (IBC), a trend currently being pursued not only by destination countries but also by transit countries such as the Czech Republic. Current literature largely employs securitization analysis with underlying existential threats, yet this approach fails to capture the logic underlying transit countries' policies. This paper aims to deconstruct the Czech Republic's IBC policy for 2020-2024, arguing that it is driven by a preventive logic of riskification. Through qualitative discourse analysis of government documents and secondary data, the study uncovers three aspects of riskification. First, the grammar justifies policies based on potential risks such as pandemics and the domino effect of migration pressure. Second, the locus of policy management of referential objects is not only migrants but also “what they carry” as evidenced by joint forces and random checks. Third, the performative effects of these policies create a new long-term border governance through intensive cooperation and joint patrols with neighbouring countries. This study demonstrates how risk management logic consistently erodes core principles of European integration, sacrificing for security measures to manage borders against future potential risks.   
DECIPHERING FINLAND’S PIVOT: NEOCLASSICAL REALISM AND THE DECISION TO JOIN NATO IN 2022 Darmawan, Arthamevya Zherlindya Putri; Munabari, Fahlesa; Saputro, Pradono Budi
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2025)
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This study examines Finland’s decision to join NATO in 2022 through the lens of Neoclassical Realism, analyzing the interplay between systemic threats and domestic political factors. Employing qualitative methods, including literature review and expert interviews, the research investigates how shifts in regional power dynamics, fueled by NATO’s eastward expansion and Russia’s military actions, created systemic pressures. Concurrently, domestic media framing, public opinion, and elite debates mediated these external influences, shaping Finland’s foreign policy response. Findings reveal that the convergence of systemic security threats and domestic political dynamics prompted a strategic pivot, illustrating the significance of domestic actors and perceptions in small state foreign policy under conditions of systemic threat. This research advances understanding of alliance formation by integrating systemic and domestic-level analyses, contributing valuable insights into regional security and NATO’s evolving role in Europe.

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