Focus

Jurnal Nawala Politika specializes in the spectrum of Political Science and International Studies, serving as a platform for research that bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis. We emphasize the dynamic relationship between domestic political systems and global transformations, with particular attention to Indonesia's role in international affairs.

Scope

Political Science

• Comparative Politics: Analyses of political systems, processes, and behaviors across different countries and regions.
• Political Theory and Philosophy: Studies on political ideologies, democratic theory, power, legitimacy, and justice in contemporary contexts.
• Public Policy and Administration: Research on policy design, implementation, governance structures, and bureaucratic systems.
• Electoral Studies and Political Participation: Investigations into voting behavior, electoral systems, party politics, and citizen engagement.
• Political Institutions and Democratic Processes: Studies of parliaments, executives, judiciary, and mechanisms that uphold democratic governance.
• Political Communication and Media: Analyses of political messaging, digital campaigns, media influence, and the role of information technology in politics.
• Political Economy: Explorations of the interplay between politics and economics, including studies on development strategies, state-market relations, global capitalism, and economic policymaking

International Studies

• International Relations Theory: Exploration and application of theoretical frameworks in understanding global interactions.
• Foreign Policy and Diplomacy: Studies on diplomatic practices, foreign policy analysis, and international negotiation processes.
• International Security and Conflict Resolution: Research on global security threats, war, peacebuilding, and strategic studies.
• Global Political Economy: Analyses of international trade, finance, development, and the intersection of economics and politics.
• Global Governance and International Organizations: Studies on institutional cooperation, multilateralism, and global decision-making bodies such as the UN and ASEAN.
• Regional Studies: In-depth focus on specific geopolitical areas including ASEAN, the European Union, the Middle East, Africa, and others.
• Human Rights and Global Justice: Discussions on legal norms, humanitarian interventions, and the politics of rights.
• Migration and Diaspora: Research on transnational mobility, refugee politics, and diasporic identity.
• Environmental Politics and Climate Governance: Analyses of global environmental regimes, climate diplomacy, and sustainability policies.
• Globalization, Transnationalism, and Cultural Exchange: Studies on cross-border cultural flows, global identity, and socio-political transformations.
• Global Social Movements and Civil Society: Research on activism, grassroots mobilization, and global civil engagement.

Interdisciplinary Themes

• Media, Technology, and Politics: Investigations into the impact of digital technology, platforms, and algorithmic governance on political behavior and discourse.
• Political Sociology: Studies bridging politics and society, including class, identity, religion, and collective action.
• Postcolonial and Development Studies: Analyses of global power dynamics, decolonization, development strategies, and the legacies of imperialism.