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Minangkabau Matriliny and Gender Equality: Cultural Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals Putiviola Elian Nasir; Abdul Halim; Tanty Herida; Silvi Cory; Anita Afriani Sinulingga; Aditya Mukhti; Bunga Sri Hidayat; Faraytodi Gibran
Andalas Journal of International Studies (AJIS) Vol 10, No 1 (2021): Andalas Journal of International Studies, May 2021
Publisher : Department of International Relations, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ajis.10.1.16-33.2021

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The Minangkabau ethnic group is still the largest matrilineal society in the world. Past research on this ethnicity are mainly centralized on the concept of merantau (migration), on its adaptation after the enter of Islam, and on the gender role and position in Minangkabau society. This research aims to highlight the contribution of the Minangkabau matrilineal system to the local development of West Sumatra, specifically the gender equality goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and to what extent if it were present. This research employed qualitative method, and data were collected through literature study and interview with national and local NGOs working in the field of women and development. This research discovered that theoretically, the Minangkabau matrilineal values can and should stimulate the gender equality SDGs achievement in West Sumatra. However, in reality, gender inequality still exists in West Sumatra with several SGD targets having wider gaps compared to other patrilineal societies in Indonesia. This research argues that by not wholly implementing the matrilineal values, the West Sumatran Minangkabau people has indirectly restrained themselves from achieving gender equality in the region, specifically related to violence and discrimination against women, also active participation of women in the economy and politics.
Isu Bencana dan Prinsip-Prinsip Humanitarian Dalam Studi Ilmu Hubungan Internasional Anita Afriani Sinulingga
Andalas Journal of International Studies (AJIS) Vol 5, No 1 (2016): ANDALAS JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (AJIS) VOL 5 NO 1 2016
Publisher : Department of International Relations, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (547.61 KB) | DOI: 10.25077/ajis.5.1.17-27.2016

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This article seeks to explore how the issue of disaster and humanitarian principles applied in International Relations’ studies. This article will be shaped into two parts. The first section will describe the disaster issues in International Relations’ studies. This section will explain how tol ink disaster issues in international relations and the application of disaster issues that may be developed in International Relations’ studies. The second part will describe the development of Humanitarian principles derived from the Geneva Convention. In the convention, there are four humanitarian principles as the basis of any humanitarian action, but these principles need to be so that it can operasionalize in International Relations’ studies.Keywords: disaster, humanitarian, International Relations’ studies
Bencana dan Konflik: Pelajaran dari Aceh dan Sri Lanka Anita Afriani Sinulingga; Abdul Halim; Putiviola Elian Nasir
Andalas Journal of International Studies (AJIS) Vol 9, No 2 (2020): Andalas Journal of International Studies, Vol 9 No 2 November 2020
Publisher : Department of International Relations, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ajis.9.1.203-217.2020

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Several academic studies have given birth to the notion that natural disasters and conflicts have a close relationship. Under certain conditions, the disaster functions to bring peace in conflict areas. However, it has not explained how the peace process can affect the dynamics of conflict. This paper aims to analyze the factors that cause conflict in a disaster area to transform into peace or vice versa. The prolonged social conflicts in the Indonesian provinces of Aceh (1976–2005) and Sri Lanka (1983–2009) are examples of cases where the tsunami disaster in December 2004 led to a peace agreement in Aceh, which was not long in the future while failing to bring peace to Sri Lanka. The research conduct with descriptive qualitative methods and internet-based literature study techniques. This paper finds that disaster is a catalyst for the peace process, not determining peace. The transformation of conflict into peace influence by four factors: poverty, state capacity, negotiations, and internationalization of conflicts. These factors that can create peace also depend much on pre-disaster and post-disaster peace efforts.
Buruh Migran Indonesia Dalam Diplomasi Multi-jalur Anita Afriani Sinulingga; Ranny Emilia
Andalas Journal of International Studies (AJIS) ANDALAS JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (AJIS) VOL 2 NO 1
Publisher : Department of International Relations, Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1085.605 KB) | DOI: 10.25077/ajis.2.1.1-13.2013

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In interacting with other nations within the international level, Indonesia’s traditional diplomacy is conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Here, it plays a role as the representative of the government. However, in today’s advanced era, diplomacy is an instrument that should involve every component of the society, including the migrant workers”. The current problematic is that there are hundreds to millions of Indonesian migrant workers residing in other countries but Indonesia has failed to actualize these workers as power for its foreign policy.  Every year, hundred of thousands of Indonesians migrate to other countries to work. These workers reside in various countries all over the world, including in ASEAN countries. Malaysia has the second largest number of Indonesian migrant workers after Saudi Arabia. Until today, these Indonesian migrants are merely considered as labor force. They are not valued as structural importance who has bargaining power in diplomatic practice.  The purpose of this writing is to operationalize the concept of multi track diplomacy in an attempt to enforce the role of migrant workers as a non-diplomatic group to further strengthen Indonesia’s diplomatic posture. As an agent of the third-track diplomacy, this writing will further describe the role of migrant workers as the foundation of diplomatic strength.