Dauliyah: Journal of Islam and International Affairs

Transnational Marriage and Integration: Challenges and Adaptation Strategies of Indonesian Muslim Foreign Bride in Taiwan

Yuherina Gusman — 2024-01-29

This study examines the obstacles and strategies Indonesian Muslim foreign brides encounter in Taiwan. Foreign brides frequently experience discrimination and are often classified as a social problem and the source of the Taiwanese populace's declining standards. The study used the qualitative method and gathered the data via in-depth interviews employing snowball sampling to select the participants. The interviews were conducted with ten informants residing in Taipei and New Taipei. This study employs integration theory to examine the interplay between four domains of integration: structural, social, cultural, and political and civil life. The study found that Muslim foreign brides encounter the most formidable obstacles within the realms of culture and society. Muslim foreign brides employ a strategic approach to confront these obstacles: solicit social support from the closest social circles, including the Muslim community at the Taipei Grand Mosque, the Indonesian Muslim community, and the Chinese Muslim Association. Additionally, they seek assistance from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other members of civil society.

Keywords: Indonesian Foreign Bride, Integration, Muslim Foreign Bride, Taiwan, Transnational Marriage.

The Implication of Caspian Basin Energy Politics Towards The Establishment of The United States Energy Security in Caspian Region

Annisa Mahasti — 2024-01-29

The energy politics of Caspian basin as its resources has become one of the main sources for world energy supplies has successfully provided beneficial for regional, national and international business area since the discovery of the myriad of oil and gas in the early 1990s after the dissolution of Soviet Union. Ever since, Caspian basin has appeared to be a source for international political and economic competitions and has appealed many states including the United States of America to its energy politics competition. This research tried to explain the implication that Caspian basin energy politics has brought to the establishment of the United States energy security through the lenses of securitization theory. This theory explained how the United States built its energy securitization in Caspian basin region through Speech Act that lied within Clinton and Bush’s Administration Strategic Thinking and Foreign Policy by the establishment of alliances from states inside and outside the region.

Keywords: Caspian Basin, Energy Politics, Energy Resources, Energy Securitization Theory, Foreign Policy, Speech Act, United States.

Indonesian Prospect of Economy Post COVID-19 Crises Using The Model of AbdulHamid Abu Sulayman’s Cultural Progress

Ali Musa Harahap — 2024-01-29

Many previous studies claimed that halal certification is one of the keys to economic escalation especially during COVID-19 crises. However, the facts show that no international regime or organization has yet gathered this need to strengthen economic opportunities for countries supporting the halal industry. For this reason, due to the absence of an international halal assembly which is can be the law protection for halal certification, this research hold a study related to one of the bodies under the Organization Islamic Cooperation (OIC), namely SMIIC or Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries, which is also an international halal regime with a focus on standardization. This research aims to analyze the significance of the international regime, namely the SMIIC on the awareness of the halal certification in Indonesia as the manifestation of AbdulHamid’s epistemological idea of cultural progress. This research also examined some challenges from the unit of analysis and proposed some recommendation.

Keywords: COVID-19, Halal, Indonesia, International Regime, Islam.

Sharing Economy in the Neoliberal Era: A Critical Analysis through the Lens of Neoliberalism

Nidya Agustin — 2024-01-29

This research aims to analyze the sharing economy from the perspective of neoliberalism using a qualitative research method. Conducting a literature review, the study seeks an in-depth understanding of the impact of the sharing economy phenomenon on individuals and society, in line with the principles of neoliberalism. Data is collected through the analysis of literature related to business models, regulations, and the social impact of the sharing economy. The findings highlight positive effects such as innovation, economic growth, and individual empowerment in alignment with neoliberal viewpoints. However, the study also identifies potential risks such as inequality, lack of consumer protection, and job uncertainty that require special attention in policy contexts. By integrating the perspective of neoliberalism, this research provides insights into the complexity of the sharing economy phenomenon and contributes to the literature's understanding of its impact. The implications of these findings are expected to form the basis for balanced policy-making, considering both free-market values and social justice in managing the sharing economy.

Keywords: Free Market, Neoliberalism, Sharing Economy.

Russian-Ukrainian Invasion Through Geopolitical

Riska Saleh — 2024-01-29

Russia invaded Ukraine because the geopolitical location owned by Ukraine is very strategic to expand influence into Eastern Europe. One factor that makes Ukraine a strategic geopolitical location is that Ukraine can join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). If it joins NATO, the NATO treaty states that if there is an attack on one or more NATO countries, it will be considered to be attacking all countries that are members of NATO. NATO members to date number 30 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States. However, to date and shortly, Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO yet. This fact is being used by Russia to invade Ukraine. Russia considers the invasion of Ukraine to be a form of guarding national security. The geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine affect oil prices. This is because Russia is one of the largest oil exporters in the world and a member of OPEC+. This increase in oil prices exacerbates the inflation problems that are being experienced by countries in the world, especially developed countries such as the United States, The United Kingdom, and the European Union.

Keywords: Economic Impact, Geopolitics, Invasion, NATO, Russian-Ukraine.

Lebanon’s Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Refugee Policy (2017-2020)

Muhammad Fauzan Alamari — 2024-01-29

The enduring refugee crisis in Lebanon is not a novel occurrence, as it has been a destination for refugees since the initial wave of Palestinian displacement. Lebanon, grappling with a significant number of refugee population, has encountered demographic challenges arising from this influx. The situation intensified with the onset of the Arab Spring in the Middle East, leading to an unprecedented surge in refugee numbers entering Lebanon, necessitating careful management. Against the backdrop of Lebanon’s significant economic crisis, this research seeks to emphasize the phenomenon from a perspective that underlines the formulation of foreign policy driven by economic considerations. The dynamics discussed in this article aim to deepen the understanding of the complexities surrounding Lebanon’s economic crisis and its strategies for handling the refugee influx, emphasizing the intricate interplay between economic interests and foreign policy decisions in Lebanon’s response to the enduring refugee crisis.

Keywords: Arab Spring, Economic Crisis, Lebanon, Middle East,Refugees.