Good Government as the Foundation of Democracy and Social Justice in Indonesia

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study aims to analyze the concept of good government as the main foundation in building substantive democracy and social justice in Indonesia. Through a descriptive qualitative approach with a literature study method, this study explores the principles of good governance such as accountability, transparency, the rule of law, public participation, and bureaucratic effectiveness, as well as the challenges of their implementation in Indonesia. The results of the study show that although Indonesia has a supportive normative and institutional framework, the implementation of good government still faces structural obstacles, including inertial bureaucracy, transactional political culture, weak law enforcement, and minimal substantial public participation. This study also highlights the strategic role of the younger generation, especially students, in driving government transformation through the use of digital technology and social advocacy. Therefore, good government needs to be understood not only as a technocratic mechanism, but as a collective democratic project that demands ethical commitment and active participation from all elements of the nation

Measuring the Potential of the Islamic World in the International Geopolitical Constellation

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:33:21 +0700

This study explores the strategic potential of Islam as a foundational force in shaping a fair and sustainable global geostrategy. Islamic values such as justice (al-‘adl), brotherhood (ukhuwwah), responsibility (amanah), and peace (salam) are identified as key ethical principles that can strengthen international relations among Muslim countries and serve as a moral alternative to the dominant geopolitical paradigms based on power and hegemony. Geographically, the Islamic world occupies highly strategic regions rich in natural resources and key trade routes, making it a critical player in global energy and economic systems. However, internal fragmentation, ideological divergence, and political conflicts have hindered the Islamic world from capitalizing on this potential in a unified and strategic manner. The study highlights the role of diplomacy, soft power, and the emergence of non-state Islamic actors as new instruments of influence in the global arena. It concludes that a collective, inclusive, and ethical Islamic geostrategy is feasible and necessary to respond to contemporary global challenges. This requires visionary leadership, institutional reform, and the development of Islamic geopolitical education to build long-term strategic capacity. Ultimately, Islam is not only a spiritual tradition but also a civilizational force capable of contributing to a more just and balanced global order.

Az-Ziyadah: Jurnal Ekonomi Syariah

Good Government as the Foundation of Democracy and Social Justice in Indonesia

Measuring the Potential of the Islamic World in the International Geopolitical Constellation