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Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks
Published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
ISSN : 28305922     EISSN : 28305914     DOI : https://doi.org/10.18196/jpcn
Core Subject : Social,
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The core of the journal focuses on Paradiplomacy and City Networks which revolves around international cooperation by the regional government, and actorness such as mayors, local legislators, governors, and other sub-national elected officials who have traditionally engaged in international activities for their trade promotion, investment, and economic development through city-to-city exchanges, business study groups, international exchange and capacity building for local bureaucrats, youth exchanges for the benefit of their local communities. Paradiplomacy activities may also include international organizations as interlocutors of the policy processes propelled by local public action. But unlike other data sources, the Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks ensures that unbiased and uninfluenced research is promoted with a vision to contribute to the peace and stability of the international society. We believe that the blatant truth about covert agendas of politics is the only hindrance to sustainable growth. Therefore, our focus remains on the publication of field-based knowledge to uproot the critical problems.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Ilmu Politik dan Hubungan Internasional
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Jakarta – Berlin Collaboration in Implementing Jakarta Smart City and Achieving SDGs Mujiono, Rayhan Krisna; Haqqi, Halifa; Anugrah, Alma Fuji
Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks Vol. 4 No. 1: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jpcn.v4i1.77

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The Jakarta Provincial Government has officially partnered with Berlin in developing a smart city through the Smart Change program, supported by the European Union (EU). This collaboration aims to strengthen Jakarta’s smart city initiative, which has been under development since 2014, to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using a descriptive qualitative research method, this study comprehensively examined the Jakarta Smart City (JSC) program and its alignment with the SDGs. The findings unveiled that JSC has made progress in implementing the smart city initiative and contributing to SDG achievements. However, further optimization in regulatory implementation, funding mechanisms, and public participation were required to ensure more effective outcomes. Enhancing these elements would help Jakarta’s smart city initiative achieve its goals more effectively and substantially.
Center-Regional Relations in National Motivated Paradiplomacy: A Scottish Case Study Putri, Anggi Koenjaini; Ario Bimo Utomo; Cakra Diaz Pratama
Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks Vol. 4 No. 1: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jpcn.v4i1.87

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This study investigated the complex dynamics of center-regional relations in nationally motivated paradiplomacy, using Scotland as a case study. As a devolved nation within the United Kingdom (UK), Scotland has actively pursued international engagement not merely as a pragmatic exercise in policy diffusion or economic cooperation, but as a strategic vehicle for constructing a distinct national identity. This research identified the nationalist dimension as a primary motive behind Scottish paradiplomacy, particularly under the leadership of the Scottish National Party. Employing a qualitative interpretive approach and a case study method, the study drew upon primary sources (official Scottish government documents, speeches, and international frameworks) and secondary literature spanning 2014 to 2022. Using the analytical lens of paradiplomatic theory and the center-regional relationship typology developed by Panayotis Soldatos, the study concluded that Scotland’s paradiplomacy fits the parallel disharmony pattern. While Scotland and the UK operate simultaneously in international affairs, their motivations, narratives, and policy orientations frequently diverge. Scotland’s emphasis on global citizenship, climate justice, and European engagement stands in stark contrast to London’s centralist and post-Brexit trajectory. This dissonance illustrates how subnational paradiplomacy can serve not only as a policy tool but also as a political instrument for autonomy-seeking entities, challenging conventional notions of sovereignty from below. This study contributes to the broader discourse on paradiplomacy by demonstrating how subnational governments with strong nationalist narratives can develop differentiated external roles within a unitary state structure.
Analysis of the Process of Cooperation Plan between Batu City and Fukushima City in the Agricultural Sector for the Period of 2016-2025 Alkatiri, Sarah; Abdullah
Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks Vol. 4 No. 1: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jpcn.v4i1.90

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This study analyzed the process and challenges of the planned agricultural cooperation between Batu City (Indonesia) and Fukushima City (Japan) from 2016 to 2025. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research drew on primary data from interviews with local government officials and institutional actors, supported by relevant documentation. The analysis was grounded in two frameworks: Aldecoa and Keating’s theory of paradiplomacy, emphasizing the role of subnational governments in international cooperation, and Indonesia’s Ministry of Home Affairs Regulation No. 25 of 2020, which sets the procedural standards for foreign cooperation at the regional level. The findings revealed that while initial steps were taken—such as bilateral visits and preliminary program design—the cooperation did not progress to formal implementation due to regulatory non-compliance, leadership discontinuity, and weak institutional coordination. Specifically, the absence of reporting to the central government, lack of an MoU, and inadequate bureaucratic integration hindered the realization of the agreement. Despite these challenges, opportunities remained for revitalizing the cooperation, particularly under new leadership that has expressed a willingness to re-engage. This study contributes to the growing discourse on paradiplomacy in Indonesia and offers practical insights into the governance and institutional conditions necessary for effective city-to-city collaboration in the agricultural sector.
Jakarta’s Paradiplomacy in Strengthening Cybersecurity through the ASEAN Smart City Networks (ASCN) Masyhari, Ghulam Ali; Al Furqan, Andi Muhammad Raihan
Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks Vol. 4 No. 1: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jpcn.v4i1.91

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The rapid digital transformation in Southeast Asia has prompted many cities to adopt the smart city concept as a strategic effort to improve public service efficiency and the quality of life for citizens. This shift, however, is not without challenges. As digital infrastructures expand, so do vulnerabilities to cybersecurity threats such as data breaches, cyberespionage, and ransomware. These threats are no longer confined to national domains; instead, they are increasingly localized and require responses not only at the national level but also from sub-national actors. This condition reveals an essential argument in the digital era: cities must not merely be policy recipients but must also become proactive agents in global digital governance. Jakarta’s involvement in the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) reflects a strategic shift in urban governance, where cities are no longer passive recipients of national policy but active players in regional cybersecuritiy cooperation. ASCN serves not only as a policy forum but also as a diplomatic platform for exchanging best practices, forming technological partnerships, and adopting international standards. This research argues that Jakarta’s participation in ASCN exemplifies strategic paradiplomacy, enabling the city to strengthen its digital security through collaborative projects and knowledge sharing. Using a descriptive qualitative method based on official documents and policy reports, the study discovered that ASCN has facilitated Jakarta’s engagement in regional governance and adoption of global security norms. The findings contribute to the discourse on non-traditional security by depicting that sub-national actors, like Jakarta, could play meaningful roles in cross-border digital governance. It underscores the need to move beyond state-centric perspectives and recognize the growing significance of cities in responding to transnational cyberthreats in Southeast Asia.
Exploring Paradiplomacy in Cybersecurity: A Case Study on Cyber Defense Academy in Singhasari Special Economic Zone Safira, Putri Alyaa; Diphda, Bintang Corvi; Hannun, Syaharanie Mulya
Journal of Paradiplomacy and City Networks Vol. 4 No. 1: June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jpcn.v4i1.101

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Various studies on paradiplomacy have been conducted in Indonesia. However, only a few have addressed the advancement of cybersecurity within the paradiplomacy framework. Therefore, this study explored the paradiplomacy in the cybersecurity sector, using the Cyber Defense Academy (CDA) in the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a case study. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method through document analysis, interview data with a CDA representative, and secondary literature. The findings indicated that through collaboration with sub-national partners from India, such as Diaas.in and Aquarii India, the CDA represented a new model of paradiplomatic governance under the coordination of the Singhasari SEZ. This study concluded that the CDA denoted a new form of paradiplomacy with the potential to strengthen Indonesia’s cybersecurity network and emerged as a distinct type of actor within the paradiplomatic landscape.

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