Journal of Governance and Global Studies

Indonesia-China Economic Resilience Amid Political Volatility: Sustainable Cooperation After the 2025 Social Unrest

2026-01-31T23:32:12+00:00

Uncertainty concerning the political implications arising from the unprecedented social unrest occurring in August 2025 raises challenges in the economic partnership between Indonesia and China. At the minimum, social unrest and nationwide protests in Indonesia have consequences beyond the domestic circumstance and condition of prosperity: they impact the resilience and dynamic of a more than seven decades economic partnership. This work to explore and explain how this bilateral partnership withstands challenges, and adapts, from a geostrategic and disintegrating Indonesia social resilience, and bilateral resilience economic diplomacy policy fundamentally symmetrical in nature and fungible at point of equilibrium containment. Indonesia and China bilateral economy and resilience have reached multidisciplinary and integrative layer. Although this gives the academic and research community theoretical and practical constructive bundle that explains and packages adaptive uncertainty, it also, and to a greater extent, extends to public policy, business, and economic relationships, the opportunity to explore sustainable partnership provision in politically asymmetric context and condition. Future research aimed at strengthening and substantiating the economic resilience of Indonesia and China will, and should, make the intent and substance of this paper very relevant.

Analysis of Indonesia’s Foreign Policy in the Naturalization Process: Legal and Social Implications for National Identity

2026-01-31T23:31:55+00:00

The naturalization of football players seems to be increasingly intensively carried out at this time. The naturalization program for football players in Indonesia began to be discussed in 2010. At that time, Indonesia naturalized footballers such as Cristian Gonzales and Irfan Gonzales. becoming an athlete's nationality is no longer a new thing in the international world. But in the field of sports, the case of naturalization of football players in Indonesia has received less attention from academics. The introduction of foreign talent is supported by national policy, with the aim of strengthening the Indonesian national team towards the World Cup. This paper examines several legal concepts and various phenomena, such as foreign policy, social identity, naturalization, naturalization procedures and legal basis in the life of naturalized football players. The aim is to make the exchange of citizenship of soccer players a case that needs to be discussed in the current state of sports status in Indonesia, in the interaction of sports and society.

Indonesia’s Cultural Diplomacy Efforts through Batik in South Korea

2026-01-31T23:31:39+00:00

This research discusses Indonesia's cultural diplomacy efforts through batik in South Korea, as part of Indonesia's foreign policy. Batik, as an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO, has become an important tool to introduce Indonesian culture to the international community. Through various promotional activities, including exhibitions and collaborations with K-pop influencers, Indonesian batik has attracted the attention of the South Korean public. This research aims to analyze the strategies used by the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul in promoting batik, as well as the impact of cultural cooperation between the two countries. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with data collection through interviews and observations. The results showed that batik diplomacy efforts not only increased awareness of Indonesian culture but also positively contributed to the economic growth and trade of batik in South Korea. This research is expected to provide deeper insights into the role of batik in bilateral relations between Indonesia and South Korea as well as batik copyright protection as part of Indonesia's cultural identity.

Overview of Health Paradiplomacy: A Bibliographic Study

2026-01-31T23:34:43+00:00

This bibliographic study aims to identify trends, actors, themes, and patterns of cooperation in the literature and practice of Indonesian health paradiplomacy from 2020 to 2025. The method used is a qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical methods and content analysis techniques on 13 relevant articles from online searches. The results show a steady increase in health paradiplomacy practices and studies during this period, with Japan as the dominant partner and regional mayors as the most active local actors. The findings of the content analysis (word frequency query) show that the main focus is on improving public services (25.74%), the role of regions (11.24%), and cooperation through schemes such as sister cities. The main conclusion is that health paradiplomacy is growing rapidly, focusing on improving public services and strengthening regional capacity through international collaboration. Recommendations include the need to strengthen the documentation of cooperation databases, increase the capacity of human resources in health diplomacy, and support academic research. The implications of this research are as a scientific database for policy makers in strengthening central-regional synergies for an inclusive and sustainable national health system resilience.

Indonesian Context of Health Paradiplomacy: A Bibliography

2026-01-31T23:30:38+00:00

2020-2024, examining the role of sub-national actors in national health diplomacy agenda. Health issues have transformed from domestic affairs into diplomatic instruments, enabling local governments, hospitals, and universities to strengthen health capacity through international networks without complete dependence on central government.Using qualitative descriptive approach and content analysis of five selected news articles, this research identifies patterns of international cooperation by local actors during 2022-2025. Analysis results show the main focus is collaboration and services to improve regional health service quality to international standards and promote health independence.Forms of paradiplomacy include human resource exchange, research, and medical infrastructure strengthening, such as East Java Province's cooperation with LUMC Netherlands for world-class hospitals, and Bandung City's partnership with Hamamatsu Japan involving industrial and educational sectors. Local actors such as governors, secretaries, city governments, and universities play crucial and equal roles in driving these initiatives.This documentation is expected to serve as academic reference and evaluation basis for developing sustainable international health cooperation strategies in Indonesia.

Dynamics of the Negotiation Process in the Efforts to Free the Susi Air Pilot Hostage in Papua

2026-02-01T02:25:51+00:00

This article thoroughly examines the complex dynamics of the negotiation process that took place during the attempt to free Susi Air pilot Philips Max Martin, who was held hostage by the Armed Criminal Group (KKB) in Papua. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the various factors that influenced the success of the negotiation, as well as the important role of the government in this complex situation. Using a qualitative research methodology, this study draws on a variety of literature, including books, academic journals, and relevant articles that discuss the theme of negotiation and hostage situations in the unique socio-political context of Papua. The research findings reveal that the success of the negotiation was greatly influenced by effective communication strategies, a deep understanding of local cultural and social dynamics, and the active involvement of various stakeholders, including community leaders and government representatives. This article aims to provide valuable insights into the negotiation process in hostage situations, particularly in conflict-ridden areas, and to offer recommendations for future approaches to similar crises.

Why is Instagram so Popular in Indonesia? Global Communication Features on Online Interaction

2026-02-01T03:02:06+00:00

Instagram is an application that allows users to share photos and videos. Instagram also offers features that allow users to interact with other people online. It is one of the most popular social media apps in the world and has been increasing in popularity in recent years. Instagram features include: Photo and Video Sharing: Users can share photo and video content with other users. Interact with Other Users: Users can follow other accounts, leave comments, and "like" other people's content. Follow Most People: Users can follow others and view the content they share. Follow Trends: Users can follow popular topics or emerging trends. Collaborate: Users can collaborate with other users to create interesting content. Create a Business Account: A business account allows users to sell products online. Instagram Stories: This feature allows users to share photo and video content that can only be viewed for 24 hours. Instagram Live: This feature allows users to broadcast live videos and interact with other users. Instagram Shopping: This feature allows users to buy products through Instagram. Instagram Ads: Users can promote their content with ads displayed on Instagram. Instagram Reels: This feature allows users to create short videos and edit them with various effects and filters. Instagram Direct: This feature allows users to send messages to other users privately. Instagram Insights: This feature allows users to view their account analytics and see how their content is being received by their audience.

Post-Revitalization Consumer Behavior in Gorontalo City’s Traditional Market

2026-02-01T03:44:21+00:00

Market revitalization is a strategic policy aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of traditional markets and sustaining their role in the local economy. This study aims to describe consumer characteristics and shopping behavior after the revitalization in one of Gorontalo's traditional markets. A descriptive quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design was employed. Data were collected through structured interviews with 64 consumers during shopping activities at the market in December 2025. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, including frequency distributions, percentages, and cross-tabulations. The results indicate that market revitalization was responded to differently by consumers. Most respondents reported changes in shopping behavior, particularly in shopping frequency, shopping duration, and dressing style when visiting the market, while some consumers experienced no noticeable change. Similar behavioral patterns were observed across consumer status, income levels, and residential distance. These findings suggest that market revitalization influences not only physical conditions but also consumer behavior and shopping experiences. This study provides empirical insights that may support the formulation of consumer-oriented policies for sustainable traditional market revitalization.

The Role of the Village Consultative Body in Village Governance in Mongolat Village, Telaga District, Gorontalo Regency

2026-02-01T03:44:01+00:00

This study aims to determine and obtain data regarding the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government, and obtain data on the factors that influence the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government in Mongolato Village, Telaga District, Gorontalo Regency. The research method uses data collection techniques through, observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained from the research results are processed using qualitative analysis to find out and obtain data regarding the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government and obtain data on what factors influence the implementation of the main tasks and functions of the Village Consultative Body in the administration of government. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the main tasks of the BPD in the administration of government has not been fully carried out optimally because only three main tasks are carried out namely accommodating and channelling the aspirations of the community, forming a village head election committee and the process of discussion and stipulation of village regulations together with the village head, out of six the main tasks that have been determined by the Government Regulation on Villages. the factors that influence the implementation of the main tasks and supervisory functions are influenced by two factors, namely the driving factor which includes community support or participation, and a good cooperative relationship between the Village Consultative Body and the Village Government. Whereas the second factor is the inhibiting factor which includes the lack of benefits provided to the members involved, facilities and infrastructure, lack of Human Resources to fill membership and the existence of a society that is either pro or contra to each decision made.