Ali Maksum, PhD
@umy.ac.id
Assistant Professor, International Relations
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
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PhD in International Studies
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Sitti Zarina Alimuddin, Ali Maksum, and Reevany Bustami
EDP Sciences
Food is intertwined with several facets of international relations, such as commerce, economics, security, diplomacy, culture, and the environment. Recognizing the importance of food in international relations facilitates greater mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. Researching food in international relations on social media, including Twitter, is critical, especially as the world commemorates World Food Safety Day. Therefore, this research examines the hashtag #WorldFoodSafetyDay 2023 amid diverse food crises worldwide. This study used computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS), especially NVivo, to undertake a content analysis of the hashtags #WorldFoodSafetyDay, which was celebrated on June 7, 2023, to better understand the food safety social media conversation. This study discovers that the majority of #WorldFoodSafetyDay-related conversations have a positive tone. Intriguingly, even though the conversation involved accounts from all over the globe, including Indonesia, Indian Twitter accounts appeared to dominate the discussion. Researching #WorldFoodSafetyDay on Twitter will provide a new perspective on the discourse on food issues in international relations.
Ali Maksum, Sitti Zarina Alimuddin, Ahmad Sahide, Ali Muhammad, and Hilman Mahmud Akmal Ma’arif
EDP Sciences
World agriculture confronts diverse challenges, including climate change, food security, soil degradation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and rural poverty. Addressing these interlinked issues necessitates a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving governments, farmers, scientists, civil society, and international organizations. Understanding the role of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Indonesia is pivotal. Analyzing the Twitter activities of FAO Indonesia (@FAOIndonesia) provides insights into their efforts related to Indonesian agriculture. This study employs qualitative content analysis, utilizing NVivo software to assess sentiment, dominant themes, and specific topics within @FAOIndonesia’s Twitter account. The findings reveal a prevalence of negative sentiment over positive sentiment in FAO Indonesia’s Twitter discourse. Furthermore, the dominance of “https” in word frequency indicates that FAO Indonesia primarily shares links to access detailed information on agriculture issues, rather than providing comprehensive information directly on Twitter. This research yields significant insights into agriculture issues in Indonesia, valuable for policymakers and international organizations operating in the country, highlighting the need for more direct communication and information dissemination to address the multifaceted challenges facing agriculture.
Ali Maksum, Ahmad Sahide, Tan Bee Wah, Hilman Mahmud Akmal Ma’arif, and Sitti Zarina Alimuddin
Springer Nature Switzerland
Ali Maksum, Ahmad Sahide, Nur Azizah, Sidik Jatmika, and Muhammad Afif
EDP Sciences
This study aims to examine the use of information technology through the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI), Twitter account @bp2mi_ri. It is concerned with the management of BP2MI in public communication using social media in the information disclosure era. Furthermore, it maps the information in Twitter account @bp2mi_ri related to the issue of Indonesian migrant workers. This also explored the Twitter account @bp2mi_ri by utilizing computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS), such as NVivo 12 plus to determine the level of sentiment, dominance of information, and influential actors in relations to the Indonesian Migrant Workers (TKI). The results showed that BP@MI has maximized social media, specifically Twitter, in communicating with the public, and the sentiment tends to be negative. This study is important in terms of efforts to distribute information to employees, including those in the agricultural sector, employers, and especially the families of migrant workers living in rural areas, in order to promote sustainable development.
Ali Maksum
Informa UK Limited
Ali Maksum
Elsevier BV
Ali Maksum, Ching-lung Tsay, and Ali Muhammad
Universitas Gadjah Mada
The role of migrant workers is frequently marginalized amid industrial development, labor shortages, and the domination of state to state arrangements. In fact, the position of migrant workers should be considered as a primary factor in bilateral relations and trade agreements, notably between Indonesia and Taiwan. The reason is that the influx of migrant workers has undoubtedly given many benefits to both Indonesia and Taiwan governments. The Indonesian government considered that in the midst of insufficient job opportunities, migrant workers working in Taiwan indirectly lowered the unemployment rate. In addition, Indonesia acknowledged the high contribution of migrant workers by remittances to national income. At the same time, Taiwan recognized the importance of Indonesian migrant workers in the national economy, as well as strengthening Taiwan’s second-track diplomacy with Indonesia vis-à-vis China. This article argues the dynamics of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan, influenced by two factors: (1) the state dilemma and (2) people’s realities, affecting the international relations between Indonesia and Taiwan. Therefore, this paper aims to explore possible answers by discussing the state dilemma and peoples’ realities from the perspective of Indonesian workers in Taiwan. This study represents qualitative research supplemented by data obtained from interviews with Indonesian workers in Taiwan. The authors are also intensively contacted and involved through activities with Indonesian workers and communities.
Nur Azizah, , Ali Maksum, Muhammad Ammar Hidayahtulloh, , and
UNISCI
espanolMuchos investigadores alegan que las cuestiones de seguridad, paz y resolucion de conflictos son neutrales en cuestiones de genero. No obstante, se ha reconocido que los conflictos impactan a las mujeres y a los hombres de manera diferente. Este articulo estudia la necesidad de reforzar el papel de las mujeres en los programas de paz y resolucion de conflictos, explicando la contribucion de la Mujeres Indonesias en las Operaciones de Mantenimiento de la Paz de las Naciones Unidas. El marco teorico feminista y el analisis de genero se utilizan para examinar el impacto experimentado por hombres y mujeres durante la guerra, y el papel de las mujeres en la agenda de paz y resolucion de conflictos. Se explica que que los cambios en las caracteristicas de las guerras, pasando de guerras entre Estados a conflictos internos, asi como la evolucion del concepto de seguridad desde una perspectiva de seguridad nacional a una perspectiva de seguridad humana requieren por parte del personal del mantenimiento de la paz una capacidad de acercamiento a las comunidades. A este respecto, de conformidad con la Resolucion 1325 del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Mujer, la Paz y la Seguridad, Indonesia se ha comprometido a aumentar el contingente de mujeres en operaciones de mantenimiento de la paz. Su participacion incrementa la aceptacion de la comunidad y optimiza la capacidad de los militares para cumplir su papel en la proteccion de las sociedades democraticas. EnglishMany scholars have argued that security, peace and conflict are gender neutral. However, studies have shown that women and men experience conflict differently. This article analyses the need to increase women’s role in peace and conflict resolution agenda, particularly based on the experience of the Indonesian Female Peacekeepers in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation. Feminist theoretical framework and gender analysis were used to look at the impact experienced by men and women during wartime, and women’s role in peace and conflict resolution agenda. It is argued that the change of warfare characteristics from interstate to intrastate conflict, and the new human security framework require the ability of peacekeepers to move closer to communities. In this regard, in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Indonesia has committed to increase its female peacekeepers. The participation of women peacekeepers increases community acceptance, and optimize the capability of the military to fulfil its role in protecting democratic societies.
Tulus Warsito, , Ali Maksum, Surwandono, Ratih Herningtyas, , , and
UNISCI
espanolEn este articulo se aborda la politica exterior de Indonesia con Malasia en el periodo post-Suharto, particularmente en los conflictos de Ambalat. Esta investigacion busca resolver las siguientes cuestiones: ?Por que no se ha resuelto el conflicto desde hace mas de medio siglo? ?Que han hecho ambas partes? ?Por que no se ha resuelto el conflicto? ?A que tipo de obstaculos se han enfrentado ambos partidos para que los procesos de negociacion duraran tanto tiempo? Esta investigacion muestra que las preocupaciones de Indonesia sobre el problema de Ambalat proceden de la perdida de SipadanLigitan, que finalmente pertenece a Malasia desde la decision de la Corte Internacional de Justicia en 2002. El articulo muestra tambien que ambos paises contribuyeron a crear serias tensiones a traves de la movilizacion de soldados, buques de guerra y aviones de combate, a pesar de que tanto Indonesia como Malasia son miembros de la ASEAN. EnglishThis article seeks to examine Indonesia’s foreign policy with Malaysia in the post-Suharto era especially in the Ambalat disputes. The primary objective of this article is to answer questions why the dispute has not been solved for more than half a century? What has been done by both parties? Why the Ambalat Block is still far from been resolved? What kinds of obstacles have been faced by both parties for taking so long on the negotiation process? This article shows that Indonesia’s concern on Ambalat issue is due to losing Sipadan-Ligitan that finally belongs to Malaysia after the International Court of Justice’s decision in 2002. Interestingly, this study revealed that during Ambalat dispute, both countries were involved in a serious tension with the mobilization of soldiers, warships, and fighter jets, despite that Indonesia and Malaysia are both member countries of ASEAN.
Surwandono, , Fitriani Nengsi, Ali Maksum, , and
UNISCI
espanolEn las ultimas decadas, el gobierno de Malasia ha implementado politicas de securitizacion en relacion con la “amenaza” que representan los inmigrantes ilegales. Esta percepcion aparecio cuando la afluencia de personas inmigrantes ilegales empezo a tener un impacto negativo, por ejemplo, al verse estas implicadas en actos delictivos, provocando asi una gran percepcion de amenaza para la seguridad nacional de Malasia. Se considera que estas politicas son eficaces y se ha demostrado que las personas migrantes extranjeras se han convertido en un asunto clave en el discurso de la poblacion y del gobierno de Malasia. En este contexto, este articulo investiga como el gobierno de Malasia se comporta en relacion con la securitizacion en el ambito legislativo. Este tipo de estudios es todavia escaso a pesar de ser crucial, pues permite esclarecer la actitud real de un pais que lucha por sus intereses nacionales., Esta investigacion explora el tipo de politicas de seguridad implementadas por el gobierno de Malasia, particularmente durante la administracion de Najib Razak, frente a la cuestion de los inmigrantes ilegales. Este estudio busca responder a las cuestiones fundamentales de la teoria de la securitizacion en cuanto a quienes son los actores de la securitizacion, por que y para quien actuan, y cuales son los resultados. EnglishIn the past few decades, the Malaysian government has seen a serious securitization of migration related to the “threat” posed by illegal immigrants. This perception arose due to a flood of illegal immigrants in Malaysia have begun to show a negative impact, given the fact that many of the illegal immigrants are involved in crime and there is a strong perception of threat to Malaysia's national security. This policy is considered effective and it has been proven that the issue of foreign migrants has become a serious discourse in the Malaysian community and government. In this wake, this article explores how the Malaysian government behaves related to securitization in the context of the narrative of the law. This kind of study is still rarely done, although it is critical, since it is basically the real attitude of a country in fighting for its national interests. The article tries to explore of policies implemented by the Malaysian government, especially during Najib Razak administration, in securitizing the issue of illegal immigrants. And it tries to answer the fundamental questions posed by the theory of securitization regarding who the securitization actors are, why, for whom, and what the results are.
Ali Maksum and Ahmad Sahide
SCAD Independent
Based on empirical findings, this article concludes that the influx of Chinese migrant workers is a serious threat against Indonesian local and migrant workers in the overseas, amidst the high number of unemployment. The local and migrant workers have struggled to seek for a better job under uncertain situation in Indonesia. The Indonesian government attempts to create more job vacancies, yet the government has welcomed more migrant workers especially from China. Furthermore, Indonesian migrant workers are also recognized as the highest contributor for Indonesian remittance for many years. The influx of Chinese migrant workers blatantly hit both Indonesian local and migrant workers. In addition, this was a humiliation against Indonesian workers, which have struggled to migrate overseas through illegal and very risky ways. Conversely, a large number of Chinese migrant workers have been deployed in various projects, which basically can be handled by local workers. The arrival of Chinese migrant workers, of course, became a controversial issue especially among Indonesian local and migrant workers, who have faced difficult situation such as exploitation, humiliation, and contract abuses. This is a qualitative research enriched with semi-structured interviews with some key respondents specifically those who have experiences and expertise on migrant workers issues.
Ali Maksum, Surwandono, and Nur Azizah
Common Ground Research Networks
Surwandono Surwandono, Sidik Jatmika, and Ali Maksum
Common Ground Research Networks
Ali Maksum and Reevany Bustami
Springer Science and Business Media LLC