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CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies)
ISSN : 2085563X     EISSN : 25021044     DOI : https://doi.org/10.20961/cmes
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The CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) journal is a distinguished peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to advancing rigorous scholarly research on Middle Eastern studies. It publishes high-calibre research articles, theoretical studies, and critical reviews that engage with both contemporary and historical issues relevant to the region, employing a multidisciplinary approach. The CMES journal serves as a dynamic intellectual platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to exchange innovative findings and perspectives, advancing Middle Eastern studies through a multidisciplinary framework grounded in the epistemological foundations of the humanities and social sciences. In the humanities, the journal emphasises linguistics, literature, and Middle Eastern culture. At the same time, the social sciences focus on politics, economics, education, religions, and the social dimensions of Middle Eastern societies. CMES encourages scholarly work that engages these disciplines through monodisciplinary inquiry, interdisciplinary synthesis, or transdisciplinary dialogue, fostering conceptual integration and methodological interaction across disciplinary boundaries. Manuscripts submitted to CMES must be pertinent to Middle Eastern studies and demonstrate clear engagement with the epistemic traditions of their respective fields. Submissions are expected to exhibit rigorous methodology, original insights, and significant contributions to regional studies, while appealing to a global academic audience.
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PENCITRAAN PEREMPUAN DALAM TEKS DRAMA SYAHRAZĀD KARYA TAUFῙQ AL-CHAKῙM (KAJIAN FEMINISME) Eva Farhah, Ervina Pradestya Indriyani
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 11, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.11.2.26992

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Woman’s images are images, dreams, or thoughts about women. The image or image of woman also varies in character. Indirecly, the character of the female figure will give an image, a shadow about the woman’s personality. The orientation of the talk about the image of women rests on the issue of the world view, the attitudes and the behavior of the woman. In this article, the images of woman contained in the Syahrazād, work of Taufīq Al-Chakīm are analyzed. The study of feminism and qualitative methode was used. The results of the study suggest that the images of woman contained in the drama text are, first; the image of women in their relationship with God, second; the image of women in relation to themselves, and the third; the image of women in relation to other humans.
THE CONCEPT OF THE IDEAL LEADER IN NAJIB KAILANI'S NOVEL AN-NIDĀUL KHĀLID: MICHAEL RIFFATERRE'S SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS Qurratul Aini
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 14, No 2 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.14.2.53409

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A leader is someone who is elected by the community for the common good. The concept of a leader includes not only those who hold positions in the government system, but also religious leaders.. This study aims to describe the ideal leader in Najib Kailani's An-Nida@ul Kha@lid novel by using Michael Riffaterre's semiotics as an analytical tool. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative analysis by describing the data in accordance with what it is then followed by analysis. The data collection technique is using listening and note-taking techniques. The results of this study state that the concept of an ideal leader must comply with three things, namely: 1) The leader must be wise making decisions, 2) the leader must defend the interests and unite the people, and 3) the leader must accommodate the aspirations of the people. While, the matrix in the text is the concept of an ideal leader who has a model of nurturing and embracing the community, and a variant in the form of a text related to ideal leadership. The potential hypogram found in the text is the same as the matrix, namely the concept of an ideal leader, while the actual hypogram, departs from the true story experienced by the author, where he grew and developed along with the outbreak of World War II, then in 1958-19865 went in and out of prison, and In 1982, the novel An-Nidaul Khalid was published. Keywords: Ideal Leader Concept, Semiotic, Riffaterre, Novel, Najib Kailani 
PERBANKAN ISLAM ARAB SAUDI: KEMAJUAN YANG TERTINGGAL Shofiah Tidjani
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 8, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.8.1.11618

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The claim of product innovation in Islamic Banking needs a guidance and the strongest regulation which makes realization of subservience syariah (shariah compliance) and it has an ability to fill all over the market need. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is now being the dominant factor in economic and market of Islamic banking toward the gulf area of Arabian Penninsula, shows the fact of the absent of regulation while the condition of Islamic banking is not well-structured. This research aimed to answer the main problems between the fatwa’s authority of banking and the absent of goverment’s regulation. The result of this research is concluded that the biggest challenge that will be faced by Saudi Arabia such as the pressure of globally financial system, the coordination of Islamic Banking monitoring, the centralization of national banking’s fatwa (guidance), and the firmness toward conventionally banking and foreign.
DISCURSIVE CO-OPTATION AND STRUCTURAL DOMINATION IN THE RECONSOLIDATION OF AUTHORITARIANISM IN EGYPT AFTER THE ARAB SPRING Sangidu Sangidu; Imam Wicaksono; Sherif Sa'ad Al-Gayyar
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 18, No 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.18.2.109203

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This study aims to analyze the failure of Egypt’s democratic transition after the fall of Hosni Mubarak, emphasizing the dynamics of authoritarian resilience and discursive co-optation in shaping the pseudo-legitimacy of the post-revolution regime. Integrating Gramsci’s theory of political hegemony with the Egyptian context as the novelty of this research, it also addresses how democratic symbols were reappropriated to sustain authoritarian control an issue significant for understanding democratic backsliding in the Global South. Employing a qualitative, historical-critical case study, this library-based research systematically reviews academic literature, media archives, and international reports. Data were analyzed through Gramscian-themed coding and critical discourse analysis to uncover mechanisms of dominance and ideological manipulation. The findings reveal that although the revolution succeeded in overthrowing Mubarak’s regime, the entrenched structures managed to reclaim control through structural repression and the co-optation of discourse. The implications highlight the importance of interpreting democratic backsliding as a multidimensional process that combines material control with symbolic domestication.
KARAKTERISTIK DAN KONFLIK TOKOH INVESTIGATOR (ALMUCHAQIQ) DALAM NASKAH DRAMA LUZŪMU MĀ LĀ YALZAMU KARYA TAUFĪQ AL-CHAKĪM (Pendekatan Psikologi Sastra Sigmund Freud) Hanifah Hikmawati
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 7, No 1 (2014)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.7.1.15332

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The discussions in this examination are : (1) How the structure of literature builds the story  with prominent character in drama manuscript ‚Luzūmu Mā Lā Yalzamu‛ based on theory of structural Abdul-Bāsith Abdur-Razāq Badr, (2)How characteristic and conflict prominent character in drama manuscript ‚Luzūmu Mā Lā Yalzamu‛  based on the theory of psychoanalysis from SigmundFreud. The Method used in this examination is descriptive qualitative. The purposes of this examination are: (1) Describing the structure which builds the story with prominent character in drama manuscript Luzūmu Mā Lā Yalzamu‛ based on theory of structural „Abdul-Bāsith „Abdur-Razāq Badr, (2)Describing characteristic and conflict prominent character in drama manuscript ‚Luzūmu Mā Lā Yalzamu‛ based on theory of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud. From the analysis can be concluded some cases, they are : First, the condition and spirit of development cannot separated from external influence, that is psychology influence appeared from positive or negative outside thestrength. In addition it cannot be separated again from internal influence of  eachself. Internal influence defined as psychological strength appeared from threesystems of personality, they are id, ego, superego. Second, in drama manuscript Luzūmu Mā Lā Yalzamu‛ part of characteristic and conflict cover prominentcharacter springed by external push. These of mistakes and deviations done byother characters make prominent character, investigator, experienced the conflictand get classification of emotion. These matters make investigator doesmechanism of defense towards the conflicts he faced.
KONDISI SOSIAL PENYAIR DALAM TEKS SYAIR 1999 KARYA ACHMAD MATHAR (KAJIAN STRATA NORMA ROMAN INGARDEN) Ikhti Nur Halimah, Afnan Arummi
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 12, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.12.2.37884

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This research discusses the text structure and social condition of the poet in poetry “1999” by Achmad Mathar. The purpose of this research is to outline and to describe the text structure, and the social condition of the poet in that poetry. This research uses qualitative-descriptive method by elaborating of data text that contains words, phrases, or verses. The data were analyzed using the theory of strata Roman Ingarden norm and theory of solipsism. The result shows that the text structure in the poetry ”1999” by Achmad Mathar has five layers, namely the sound layer, the meaning layer, layer of things, the world layer, and metaphysical layer. The five layers of strata give rise to the impression of reading and provide in-depth meaning which can arouse the spirit of fighting to achieve independence. As for the social conditions of the poet expressed through two interrelated phenomenasof the poet. The phenomenons namely: Saddam Hussein's life story and cartoon Hanzhala by Nājī al-'Alī. Both have lofty ideals for freeing the Middle East from the influence of the West and its allies importances.
DEMONSTRATIONS, BOYCOTTS, AND THREATS: COUNTER-HEGEMONY AGAINST THE ISRAEL INVASION IN THE GAZA STREET Auliyaur Rachman; Munawar Ahmad
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 17, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.17.1.82451

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This research explains the history of the founding the state of Israel, and its long conflict with Palestine. And how did the Hamas attack on October 7, receive a response from Israel which resulted in a humanitarian tragedy for the Palestinian peoples in the Gaza Strip. Israel's counterattack received criticism from the people around the world, they used various methods such as mass demonstrations in various countries, boycott action, various forms of threats, and pressure on their government to stop the war. The author tries to describe Israel's hegemony over Palestine in the Gaza conflict, which received resistance in the form of counter-hegemonic actions from the world community, the author calls this resistance the people emotional hegemony. The resistance movement really had an influence and impact on Israel and the countries that supported Israel's invasion, in the form of economic pressure, political issues and security. This study used descriptive qualitative method and Gramsci's theory of hegemony, based on this theory, Israel's invasion in the Gaza Strip, and killing of many Palestinian civilians, succeeded in receiving the world attention, in the form of protests from various dimensions of the world, call "counter hegemony".
THE ESCALATION OF MIDDLE EASTERN KURDISTAN POLITICAL CONFLICT IN THE 1980s Joko Santoso; Fitri Wardani
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 15, No 2 (2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.15.2.60383

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This paper discusses the escalation of the Kurdish political struggle, which has spread to three Middle Eastern countries: Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. The conflict, which had a lengthy history, escalated in the 1980s. This study examines the historical description of the Kurdish war and the Kurds' efforts to reclaim their identity. Using Talcot's Structural Functionalism theory, the results revealed that Kurds in all three nations had resisted various measures to suppress identity from the 1980s to the present. Unfortunately, the ongoing struggle has earned little worldwide attention. Therefore, further research on the Kurds is required.
GERAKAN ISLAM RADIKAL DAN TERORISME DI INDONESIA: KAJIAN TERHADAP UPAYA INTEGRASI BANGSA Istadiyantha, M. Farhan M, Eva Farhah
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 6, No 2 (2013)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.6.2.11704

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Research on Radical Islamic Movement and Terrorism in Indonesia: Study ofIntegration Efforts against Nations will review the symptoms and done by a group ofreligious communities in prioritizing some of the principal teachings of his religion andstudied violence and intimidation from the perspective of religious teachings. How isideology behind the acts of violence and terrorism, and how the views of religious leadersagainst the ideology. On the other hand, it is also assessed the strengths and weaknessesof the government in overcoming the action. It will be found the rules that can be used asa guide for policy makers to undertake preventive measures.   This research is useful in politic, sociology and religious field. This research wouldbe useful to inform the public about the ideology and worldview of radical Islamicmovements and terrorism, and its relation to nation integration. Understanding of thenation's character is very important to help the realization of national security system. Acountry having a good separation in nation‟s character will have positive steps toanticipate the problems of national security.
PEMIKIRAN GERAKAN TURKI MUDA DALAM UPAYA MENJATUHKAN SULTAN ABDUL HAMID II (1876-1909 M) Tamara Gissela, Suryo Ediyono
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 10, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.10.1.19864

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The purpose of this research are (1) to find the factors of the Young Turks Movement wanted to attempt the Sultan Abdul Hamid II and (2) to describe the consideration of Young Turk Movement in bringing down Sultan Abdul Hamid II. This study uses qualitative methods presented in descriptive. The technique of data collection was done through the study of library research. Books that became reference were book related to considerations of Young Turk and Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The author did data selection from the rest of the data obtained and then did the analysis. The results of the findings in this research are first, the Young Turks are movement against the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II which they regard as dictator. The Young Turk cooperated with liberal opposition to get rid of Sultan abdul Hamid II from his power. Second,the consideration of Young Turk Movement in bringing down Sultan Abdul Hamid II, is build a partnership with Zionism, replacing the Sultan, assault and murder.