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CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies)
Published by Universitas Sebelas Maret
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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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF NABATI POETRY: REMEDIATION, AUDIENCE ROLE, AND AUTHENTICITY NEGOTIATION Syaifullah Syaifullah; Ahdiyat Mahendra; Khasanah Khasanah
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 19, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Arabic Literature Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.19.1.106457

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This study examines how Nabati Poetry is transformed within the digital ecosystem of TikTok. The research explores the ways in which poetic structure adapts to the platform’s logics, the role of audiences in shaping contemporary popular literary practices, and the negotiation of authenticity within participatory digital spaces. Employing a multimodal digital ethnography approach combined with qualitative content analysis, six TikTok videos featuring Nabati Poetry published between 2020 and 2025 were purposively selected based on audience engagement and thematic richness. The findings reveal that structural adaptation occurs through compressed verses, heightened emotional intensity, and expressive visuality in order to align with TikTok’s algorithmic dynamics. Audiences emerge not merely as passive recipients but as value curators, actively shaping performative norms and determining the visibility of poetic content. Authenticity, moreover, is shown to be negotiated not only through adherence to classical forms but also through cultural resonance, visual strategies, and participatory relevance. This study contributes to Arabic digital literary studies by demonstrating how platform cultures reshape oral traditions through remediation, audience agency, and sociotechnical aesthetics.
THE FUNCTION OF ISM TAFḌĪL IN THE NOVEL RAʾAITU RĀMALLĀH BY MOURID BARGHOUTI Zaini Nur Afifah; Abdul Malik
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 18, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.18.1.101607

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he novel Ra’aitu Rāmallāh depicts the struggle of a young Palestinian man who experienced prolonged exile imposed by Israeli forces until his eventual return to his hometown, Rāmallāh. Within the context of a narrative replete with comparisons between life in exile and life in the homeland, this study adopts a mixed-methods approach to describe both the various forms of ism tafḑ̣īl and their functions in the novel Ra’aitu Rāmallāh by Mourid Barghouti, supported by quantitative data in the form of percentages. The primary source for this research is the Arabic version of the novel, which consists of nine chapters. Based on the theoretical framework of Al-Gulāyainī (1994), 90 instances of ism tafḑ̣īl were identified and categorized into four structural forms: without alif lām and not in the iḑ̣āfah construction (48 items), with alif lām (6 items), in the iḑ̣āfah construction with an indefinite noun (26 items), and in the iḑ̣āfah construction with a definite noun (10 items). Furthermore, the functions of ism tafḑ̣īl were found to fall into four categories: comparative (44 items), superlative (46 items), functioning as an adjective (na‘t) (4 items), and as a predicate (25 items). This research contributes to the understanding of ism tafḑ̣īl by offering insights into its definition, structural variations, and functional roles within the novel.
THE SECURITIZATION OF THE EGYPT GOVERNMENT IN 2019-2023 AS AN EFFORT TO RESOLVE THE GRAND ETHIOPIAN RENAISSANCE DAM ISSUE Adiba Aliyya Rahma; Syahla Fitri Ayuni; Naufal Fauzan Deva Laksana; Septyanto Galan Prakoso
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 17, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.17.2.83105

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia, constructed to address Ethiopia's electricity needs. However, the GERD has sparked conflicts with Lower Nile countries, particularly Egypt and Sudan. Egypt relies on the Nile River for over 90% of its water supply and views the dam as a significant threat to its water security. This perceived threat has prompted Egypt to adopt securitization measures to safeguard its national interests. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method, integrating securitization theory and national interest to analyze Egypt's securitization efforts concerning the GERD dispute from 2019 to 2023. The findings reveal that Egypt's securitization measures have not yielded significant outcomes. Furthermore, military action against the GERD is deemed impractical, as the dam's filling process has already been completed, and such action could cause severe flooding, endangering Egypt and its neighboring countries.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE MEANING OF THE SHI‘R ṢALAWĀT SIMṬ AL-DURAR BY ḤABĪB ‘ALĪ IBN MUḤAMMAD AL-ḤABSHĪ IN THE SEMIOTIC STUDY OF RIFFATERE Muhammad Fajar Tubagus Dewantara; Kamal Yusuf; Sodikin Sodikin
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.18.2.109415

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Ṣalāwat is a religious form of expression in the Islamic world that serves as a form of prayer and praising the prophet Muhammad and a tool of preaching and cultural identification. One of the most influential texts of the Ṣalāwat Simṭ al-Durar of Habib Ali bin Muhammad Al-Habsyi, but the symbolic expressions contained are usually not fully interpreted. The paper uses qualitative textual analysis to apply the Riffatere semiotic theory developed by Michael Riffaterre which is based on the idea of indirect expression by displacement, distortion and meaning creation. The Simṭ al-Durar manuscript was used as primary sources with the support of the sharḥ literature, scholarly research, and interviews with religious leaders. The symbols that are identified in the analysis include light (nūr), which means prophetic guidance, pearls and jewels, which is a symbol of spiritual purity, fragrance, which is a blessing of God, and journey, which is the spiritual development of the believer. These symbols are multilayered theological and devotional meanings not to be interpreted literally. The results indicate that Simṭ al-Durar is an enriched semiotic text that reinforces religious tradition and gives communal spiritual awareness.
BRICS EXPANSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST FROM POLITICAL ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE Yusuf Idrus Malik; Halilintar Yusuf Kohar; Herza Nabilah Zeth Tungkagi
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.17.1.87266

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This article examines the expansion of the BRICS organization in the Middle East through the lens of the political economy. The BRICS countries, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, have expanded their presence in the Middle East. Despite extensive research on the BRICS studies, more comprehensive studies need to explore the analysis of BRICS expansion to the region. Utilizing a qualitative approach, this study conducts a literature review to explore the depth and breadth of its expansion. The findings of this research reveal some of the interests of the BRICS countries in securing energy resources, establishing political influence, and tapping into the region's economic potential. Furthermore, the BRICS countries see the Middle East as a crucial region for their geopolitical ambitions and an opportunity to challenge Western dominance in global politics and economics.
HOPE AND LOVE IN THE POEM ILĀ BAIRŪT AL-UNṠĀ MA‘A AL-I‘TIŻĀR BY NIZĀR QABBĀNĪ: A STUDY OF ROLAND BARTHES' SEMIOTICS Muhammad Faishol Al Hamimy
CMES (Center of Middle Eastern Studies) Vol 18, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/cmes.18.1.94668

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Every literary work reflects the author’s hopes and goals, conveyed through a particular point of view intended to influence the reader, resulting in various interpretations. This study aims to explore the meanings of love and hope in the poem Ilā Bairūt al-Unṡā Ma‘ al-I‘tiżār by Nizār Qabbānī. The focus is: 1) What are the denotative, connotative, and mythical meanings in the poem? 2) How are the poet’s love and hope represented? This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with Roland Barthes’ semiotic approach. Data collection techniques include literature review and internet research. The results show: 1) Thirty-five denotative words and sentences were identified, each carrying connotative meanings; the mythical meaning emphasizes nationalism, patriotism, unity, and responsibility to prevent national destruction. 2) The representation of love includes: attention, shown through admiration for Lebanon’s natural and cultural beauty; responsibility, through awareness of Lebanon’s condition and rejection of its destruction; respect, by valuing Lebanon’s charm and contributions; and understanding, recognizing Beirut as a unique and irreplaceable city that needs love and care. The poet hopes readers will acknowledge Lebanon’s role and foster awareness, responsibility, and unity to improve the nation.

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