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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
Core Subject : Economy, Humanities, Social,
Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences
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.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Ilmu Politik dan Hubungan Internasional
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Strengthening South-South Cooperation: Indonesia’s Grant to Afghanistan in 2022 Suhafid, Muh. Zulhamdi; Zainal, Nur Aliyah; Darussalam, Miftah Farid
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Departemen Hubungan Internasional, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/intermestic.v9n2.7

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This research aims to analyze the implementation of Indonesia's grant program for Afghanistan in 2022 as a manifestation of strengthening South-South cooperation. By exploring using the constructivism approach in international relations related to the identity and interests of the two countries, it forms a pattern of bilateral cooperation. The research used qualitative method with data collection techniques through journals and reports on strengthening South-South cooperation through grant programs. The results showed that the grant program was allocated into three priority sectors: Handling the Food Crisis, Capacity Building Training in Maternal and Child Health, and Educational Support Assistance for Afghan Postgraduate Students. The program successfully trained and improved the academic skills of Afghans, increased agricultural productivity in targeted areas and access to basic health services. While this cooperation has faced challenges, Indonesia's adaptive approach through cooperation with local organizations and the use of information technology for remote monitoring has proven effective. This study concludes that the success of the grant program not only strengthens bilateral relations but also shows the strengthening of state-identity solidarity in the south-south region, which emphasizes equality, care, and the encouragement of identity among Muslim-developing countries.
Analysis of Security Projections in the Reconciliation of Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia Akbar, Alwi; Machmudi, Yon; Fikri, Naufal; Mahendra, Yusril Ihza
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Departemen Hubungan Internasional, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/intermestic.v9n2.8

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With ideological battles, defense rivalries, and the rise of proxies in regional countries, Saudi Arabia and Iran represent the pinnacle of rivalry in the Middle East region. Both countries have had a history of volatile conflict escalation over the past few decades, culminating in Iran's severance of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia in 2016. After many years, they finally agreed to reconciliation and improvement of diplomatic relations, particularly in the field of security. China has played an important role as a broker in this reconciliation process. This has shifted the role of security policy, which has long been dominated by the United States. This paper aims to analyze how the Saudi Iranian rapprochement affects the stability of the Middle East Security Complex. We use the Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT) of Barry Buzan and Ole Wæver to analyze and project the dynamics of the relationship between these two countries on the security of the Middle East region. The research methodology uses an exploratory qualitative approach to broaden the scope of the analysis of the security implications of the Middle East, after the improvement of the relationship between these two countries.
A Sustainable City: A Parallel Diplomacy Study of Bandung towards Kawasaki in Handling Carbons Emissions Laoli, Rosania; Dermawan, Windy
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/intermestic.v9n2.9

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Global climate change has increased the earth's temperature and carbon emissions, including in Bandung City, which now has moderate air quality. In response, Bandung City Government seeks to reduce carbon emissions through various steps, including parallel diplomacy with international parties such as Kawasaki City. This research uses the concept of parallel diplomacy and approaches qualitative methods through descriptive analysis methods. The results show that carbon emissions in Bandung City have been relatively high in the last five years. Handling efforts are carried out by involving foreign cooperation, especially with Kawasaki City, which has been established for a long time through various environmental programs, including carbon emission reduction. However, in its implementation, Bandung City's parallel diplomacy still refers to Indonesian law. In conclusion, Bandung-Kawasaki's parallel diplomacy runs quite well when many actors are involved. However, there are challenges due to differences in the two cities' structure and stages of diplomatic governance.
Diplomasi Paralel Yogyakarta terhadap Victoria, Australia dalam Pelestarian dan Pengembangan Warisan Budaya Daerah Jannah, Fajar Nur Roudhotul; Azmi, Fuad
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Departemen Hubungan Internasional, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/intermestic.v9n2.10

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The purpose of this research is to analyze the parallel diplomacy activities by DIY towards Victoria, Australia in the preservation and development of local cultural heritage. Local cultural heritage plays an important role in strengthening the identity of a region and can be used as an opportunity for cooperation. DIY, which is known as the center of Javanese culture, is aware of this potential and strives to preserve and develop cultural heritage by utilizing international networks, namely parallel diplomacy. The concept of parallel diplomacy used in this research makes the foreign actions taken by DIY legitimate in the national and international law. The approach used in this research is qualitative with interview techniques and document studies. The findings obtained from this research show that DIY's parallel diplomacy does not only introduce local culture to global parties, but also strengthens relationships between actors and produces concrete cooperation in the context of preserving and developing local cultural heritage.
Trade Wars in International Relations Rachman, Junita Budi; Bainus, Arry
Intermestic: Journal of International Studies Vol 9 No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/intermestic.v9n2.1

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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.

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