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Unnes Political Science Journal
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26216272     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/upsj
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Unnes Political Science Journal is a journal present the studies of research, either field research, literature research, or analysis reflection article of political issues in Indonesia. Unnes Political Science Journal will be published that related to politics and governance, election, and local election; Politics and Local Policy and also Political Thought and Ethics
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Sosiologi dan Ilmu Politik
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Critical Review of Millennial Generation Involvement In Government: Opportunities And Challenges In Building Democracy In Indonesia Mursito, Mursito; Wijayanti, Tutik; Irawan, Hendri; Pradanna, Satrio Alpen; Aba, Akbar
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.15330

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The millennial generation or the young generation plays a crucial role in building democracy in Indonesia because they have great potential to influence social and political changes in the future. According to a survey conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), only 14.6% of young people are interested in the Legislative branch, and only 14.1% of young people aspire to run for regional leadership positions. Some issues faced by the young generation in government include a lack of interest in politics, limited access to political education, and the dominance of political elites in decision-making. As of now, a survey conducted by the Democracy Association has recorded the election of 20 young regional leaders and 17 young deputy regional leaders who are under 34 years old. This means that 13.7% of millennials are in positions of power, presenting both challenges and opportunities for Indonesian democracy. The research methodology employed in this article is a qualitative descriptive approach using literature study techniques, wherein the author collects relevant articles related to the research topic. This study will discuss the opportunities for the young generation to play a role in government and the challenges they face in their involvement, as they are seen as the nation's future successors capable of contributing to the development of the democratic Republic of Indonesia
Accessibility of Political Participation for Different Abbility in The 2024 General Election in DKI Jakarta Alemande, Deasy; Muslikhatul Ummah, Siti; Sugeng Priyanto, Agustinus; Sumantri Ms., Imam
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.15837

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This research is motivated by the uneven socialization, the inaccessibility of polling stations, the absence of ballots with Braille templates, the lack of assistance for the visually impaired, and the increasing number of disabled voters in DKI Jakarta in the 2024 elections. The research results show that the accessibility for different abbility in DKI Jakarta during the 2024 elections has been adequately pursued by the General Elections Commision DKI Jakarta. The presence of assistance for disabled voters, socialization, the availability of Braille template ballots. Polling stations that are friendly to disabled voters. Driving and inhibiting factors in the accessibility of different abbility in the 2024 elections are as follows: the driving factor is the affirmative action taken by the General Election Commission regarding access for disabled voters. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are: uneven dissemination of information, lack of Braille template ballots at polling stations, and inadequate selection of polling station locations. The suggestion that can be given is the improvement of infrastructure at polling stations, The General Elections Commission DKI Jakarta can collaborate more with the disability community, and socialization is expanded in schools specifically for different ability, namely Special Schools (SLB).
Hamdan Zoelva's Political Thoughts in the Book Constitutional Struggle Andjani, Alifia; Munandar, Moh. Aris; Beny Mukti Setiyawan, Wahyu; Hardi Saputro, Iwan
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.16030

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Political thought has a crucial role in determining policies and shaping the ideal social order. In Indonesia, various ideologies are present, including Pancasila as the foundation of the state as well as the concepts of pluralism, nationalism, and democracy. Hamdan Zoelva's thought emphasizes the importance of the constitution as the basic norm of the state of law and the protector of human rights. Hamdan criticized liberalism and capitalism which he considered could erode the values of Pancasila in Indonesia's political and economic system. In his book Constitutional Struggle, he warns that the dominance of capitalism must be controlled according to the principles of Pancasila. This research aims to 1) understand Hamdan Zoelva's political journey, and 2) find out the causes of his political thinking about the constitution. The research data includes primary and secondary sources, processed through interviews and documentation. The validity of the data was checked by examining Hamdan's background, such as his curriculum vitae, education, influence, and political and cultural conditions at the time. The results of the study show that Hamdan Zoelva sees the constitution as the will of the people that must be respected. He emphasized the role of the Constitutional Court (MK) in maintaining the balance of power and protecting human rights. However, Hamdan criticized the amendment to the 2024 Constitutional Court Law which he considered threatening the independence of judges.
Collaborative Governance for Inclusive Education: LKIS and The Struggle for The Right to Education for Believers of Indigenous Faiths in Yogyakarta Ramadhani, Farah; Amaliah, Nurul
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v8i2.16773

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Education is a fundamental right possessed by every citizen. As a rule-of-law state, Indonesia has established various regulations regarding education to ensure it runs smoothly and inclusively. However, the reality on the ground often contradicts what most people envision today. Many citizens still do not have access to their educational rights, particularly in the case of religious and belief education experienced by students from belief communities in Yogyakarta. LKIS, as one of the NGOs in Yogyakarta, plays a central role in advocating for this issue. This research will further explore a collaborative movement carried out by LKIS, the government, and other community and state institutions. The study employs a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The findings of the research show that, in its struggle, LKIS adopts both top-down and bottom-up approaches, which later form the foundation for cross-sector collaboration. This collaboration marks the beginning of a movement, driven by LKIS and other NGOs, to address and support issues and actions for the belief community.
Social Capital in Cross-Sector Collaboration to Address Stunting: Rumah Pelita Case Study Cendikia Nabila Ikhsani; Fadly Husein
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.185

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Stunting cannot be addressed solely through technical approaches, but requires structured and socially-based cross-sectoral collaboration. This study aims to analyze the forms of institutional collaboration and the role of social capital in supporting the effectiveness of Rumah Pelita in Semarang City, an intersectoral daycare service that focuses on restoring the nutrition and development of stunted children. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The results show that Rumah Pelita's success in reducing the prevalence of stunting by 50-60% is influenced by the strength of social networks between agencies, parents' trust in caregivers, and collective work norms. The program integrates nutritional interventions, child development stimulation, parenting classes, and intensive monitoring. These findings reinforce the relevance of Putnam's social capital theory in explaining how networks, trust and social norms can strengthen cross-sectoral cooperation. In conclusion, Rumah Pelita can be used as a replication model for collaboration-based stunting interventions in other urban areas, as well as making a theoretical contribution to strengthening the concept of social capital in public health policy.
Integrated Electoral Cartelization: Indonesia’s New Cartelization Model Through Competitive Intervention in 2024 Regional Head Elections Dian Jayanto
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.23313

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The study examines Integrated Electoral Cartelization as a new model of political cartelization in Indonesia through intervention conducted by the Advanced Indonesia Coalition (Koalisi Indonesia Maju) during the 2 24 regional head elections across five strategic provinces: Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Central Java, and East Java. The research aims to explain institutional patterns of cartel coordination shaping candidate nomination processes prior to electoral competition. A qualitative case study approach was applied through a systematic review of peer-reviewed journal publications and verified online media documentation addressing coalition coordination during the 2 24 regional head elections. Data analysis followed the interactive analytical framework developed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña through sequential procedures consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. Findings identify three institutional coordination patterns: centralized candidate nomination determined by national political elites within coalition command structures; co-optation of former opposition parties to strengthen electoral alignment and cartel consolidation; and exclusion of political parties outside cartel arrangements from meaningful participation in candidate nomination processes and competitive electoral arenas. The Integrated Electoral Cartelization framework demonstrates transformation of cartel politics toward centralized oligarchic coordination structures regulating candidate selection and coalition alignment prior to electoral competition, contributing conceptual advancement to cartel party theory and providing analytical insight into coalition governance dynamics within subnational democratic institutions in Indonesia.
Political Participation of Disability Organizations in Inclusive Elections: Evidence from Perkumpulan Sehati in Sukoharjo Regency, Indonesia Alfiah Nur Hidayani; Martien Herna Susanti
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.23670

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Inclusive elections represent a fundamental principle of democratic governance by ensuring equal political rights for all citizens, including persons with disabilities. However, disability political participation remains constrained by institutional, social, and accessibility barriers, while the role of disability organizations in facilitating electoral inclusion has received limited scholarly attention. This study aims to analyze the political participation of Perkumpulan Sehati as a disability organization in supporting inclusive elections in Sukoharjo Regency during the 2024 General Election. A qualitative case study approach was employed using in-depth interviews, observations, documentation, and triangulation techniques to explore organizational participation and structural challenges. The findings indicate that Perkumpulan Sehati contributed to electoral mobilization, community-based political education, and institutional collaboration with election management bodies, thereby strengthening democratic inclusion for persons with disabilities. Nevertheless, political participation continues to be influenced by limited political education, inadequate polling station accessibility, insufficient family support, social stigma, and low institutional trust. This study contributes to the literature by emphasizing the mediating role of disability organizations as civil society actors in transforming formal political rights into substantive democratic participation. The findings also suggest that collaborative governance involving election organizers, local governments, and disability organizations should be institutionalized to strengthen inclusive electoral governance in Indonesia.
Strategic Culture of the United States in the 2022 Indo-Pacific Strategy Sean Gaudialmo; Jelang Ramadhan
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.24758

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A country's foreign policy can be based on its strategic culture, and the US is no different with its Indo-Pacific Strategy 2022. The US strategic culture includes American exceptionalism and moral crusade, technology and firepower-intensive warfare, and free security combined with projection of power. The author intends to bring a novelty by analyzing the strategic culture in the Indo-Pacific Strategy 2022. Furthermore, the study uses a constructivist approach to emphasize the role of identity, values, and norms in shaping the US Indo-Pacific Strategy. This study finds that the U.S. and China share similar strategic cultures but use different narratives to win their rivalry, with U.S. strategic culture mostly staying consistent while evolving across administrations, and being shaped by American values in law supremacy and order, human rights and equality, liberalism, and American exceptionalism. The findings of this research contribute to the development of American studies by demonstrating that U.S. foreign policy has consistently served as a space where American values and culture are represented, distributed to other countries, and influence the formation of future American cultural expressions, revealing the US’ interpretation of the Indo-Pacific in pursuit of its national interests.  
The Relevance of Pancasila in the Digital Age Amid Shifting Political Orientations among Indonesian Youth Noorochmat Isdaryanto; Iwan Hardi Saputro; Eta Yuni Lestari
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i1.33198

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The rapid expansion of digital technology has transformed political communication, civic engagement, and value formation among young people, creating new challenges for maintaining the relevance of Pancasila in Indonesia’s democratic life. This study aims to examine the relevance of Pancasila amid shifting political orientations among Indonesian youth in the digital age and to explore its role as a normative framework for digital citizenship. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach through a systematic literature review, the study synthesizes findings from contemporary scholarly publications on digital politics, youth political participation, civic education, and political identity. The analysis reveals that digital media simultaneously expands opportunities for political participation while intensifying political polarization, misinformation, identity politics, and ideological fragmentation that may weaken the internalization of Pancasila values. The study further demonstrates that Pancasila remains a relevant civic ideology capable of fostering democratic ethics, social cohesion, and responsible political participation when integrated into digital literacy and civic education initiatives. The novelty of this study lies in positioning Pancasila not only as a constitutional ideology but also as an ethical framework for strengthening digital citizenship among Indonesian youth. These findings provide strategic insights for policymakers, educators, and civil society organizations in promoting democratic resilience and national identity within an increasingly digital political environment.
Comparing Political Campaign Strategies of PDIP and PKS in the 2024 Legislative Election in Banyumas, Indonesia Yunita Ratna Sari; Neneng Sobibatu Rohmah; Titis Perdani
Unnes Political Science Journal Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/upsj.v9i2.35482

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This study examines the campaign strategies carried out by PDIP and PKS in the legislative elections 2024 in Banyumas Regency. Campaign strategies have a significant influence on candidate victory in the election. Data were obtained through in dept interviews and direct observation  of key informations, namely the management of the PDIP and PKS DPDs in Banyumas regency. The results of the study show that the campaign startegies carried out by PDIP and PKS are almost the same in the 2024 legislative elections in Banyumas regency, although there are difeferences. PDIP and PKS both use social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok. The campaign message conveyed to constituents is also the same, namely the welfare of the community. The difference is PDIP in determining communicators with in the election winning institution (BP Pemilu) and PKS uses a campaign team. PDIP's target is the millenial generation, gen Z, new voters while PKS is more on the general public.

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