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Corresponding Author
Sofi Mubarok

Institutions
Universitas Darussalam Gontor

Abstract
This article is the result of research on the development of Islamic International Relations in Indonesia developed by several International Relations Study Programs under the auspices of Islamic Universities, which are incorporated in the INSIERA (The Indonesian Islamic Studies and International Relations Association). INSIERA is an epistemic group that was initiated by several Islamic universities that developed the integrations of Islam and International Relations including, Darussalam University (UNIDA) Gontor, Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University (UMY), Indonesian Islamic University (UII) Yogyakarta, Muhammadiyah University Malang (UMM) and UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. On the other hand, the development of Islamic perspectives in the study of International Relations in Indonesia occurs in an international situation that is filled with internal or international conflicts, which can be seen from the political situation in several Muslim countries, such as: Sudan, Egypt, Iraq, Libya and several other Muslim countries. Is clear evidence of how the diplomatic process of democracy did not work as it should. From this hope, the results of studies from thinkers of Islamic International Relations in Indonesia, can crystallize into Islamic International Relations concept and method, as Indonesias soft power diplomacy capital in the international sphere, as well as alternative solutions to reduce the potential for world conflict. By using a qualitative-descriptive approach, this research reveals that Indonesia as the largest Muslim country in the World, can market religious and cultural diplomacy as the main bargaining value. The development of the international world which is always changing, has also changed the paradigm of diplomacy; If previously the ability of hard power was the main bargaining value in diplomacy, but now soft power is a strategic medium of diplomacy between countries. Indonesia as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world has the cultural superiority and Islamic identity to then be used as the main diplomacy media.

Keywords
Soft Power Diplomacy, Islamic International Relations, International Relations Study Program, Islamic University, Indonesia.

Topic
International Relations

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract/MHkFAZawBv2n

Corresponding Author
Dyah Estu Kurniawati

Institutions
University of Muhammadiyah Malang

Abstract
Online-based transportation is a form of modernization of transportation services in the technological era. Online transportation trends originated by Travis Kalanick from the USA who started a transportation network called Uber in 2009. The online transportation service business is growing to reach Indonesia by using companies that are compatible with Gojek and Grab. Modernization of competitive transportation services between service providers who want to provide excellent service at affordable prices for consumers. This paper is intended to model the online-based transportation business competition through studies of the patterns of business competition between Gojek and Grab in Malang City and think about how the competition is competitive for the community. Data is collected by means of documentation studies and interviews with businesses and users. Analysis of analytic descriptive-analytic data. By using the concept of business competition the results of this study refer to the online-based transportation business competition model in the political dimension that demands the governments concern in the appropriate endorsement and in the socio-economic dimension that is able to encourage the improvement of peoples welfare.

Keywords
online-based transportation, business competition model, political dimention, socio-economic dimention

Topic
International Relations

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract/3vGYhCqKyaQ9

Corresponding Author
Fadhlan Nur Hakiem

Institutions
a) Department of International Relations, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo, Indonesia
b) Department of International Relations, Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo, Indonesia

Abstract
Decentralization provides significant authority for Local Government, either District / City or Provincial governments. This regulation gives Local Government-s authority to conduct international cooperation. This research aims at analyzing how the international cooperation of Local Government can strengthen human security in Indonesia. International cooperation and the role of local government can contribute to reinforcing human security. This contribution is expected to be able to describe the in-depth investigation of international cooperation carried out by the Local Government of Yogyakarta Province. Yogyakarta Province is one of the local governments performing a variety of international cooperations with various parties including government, private institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The research can be categorized as qualitative research done through a case study. The data will be collected through interviews and literature study. The results of this research show that international cooperation undertaken by local governments indicates a significant role to strengthen human security, especially the protection for economic security.

Keywords
Human Security; International Cooperation; Local Government

Topic
International Relations

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract/9ZKejnwpyhW4

Corresponding Author
Aprilia Restuning Tunggal

Institutions
Universitas Darussalam Gontor Indonesia

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to answer the role of diplomacy conducted by Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding school with Al-Azhar University in Egypt as a non-state actor in the field of education. Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School as one of the Institutions of Islamic Education and Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia has had a major part in educating the lives of the people and fostering the nation. In addition, Gontor has a significant role in maintaining relations with Al-Azhar University and the Egyptian Government. In this study, the method used is Data collection by conducting direct interviews with relevant sources (primary data) and using secondary data obtained from Journals, Books and News. The results of this study show that the role of diplomacy by Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School and Al-Azhar University in Egypt has made relations between the two institutions very harmonious and far from tensions. Therefore, Al-Azhar University in Egypt views Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School as an important institution and collaborative partner in Indonesia. Therefore Al-Azhar provides an additional scholarship quota for alumni students at Darussalam Gontor Modern Boarding School to continue their studies at Al-Azhar.

Keywords
Indonesia, Egypt, Diplomacy, Darussalam Gontor Boarding School, Al-Azhar University

Topic
International Relations

Link: https://ifory.id/abstract/aVxu9RAyeBDt