Indonesia’s Foreign Policy in Promoting a Moderate Islamic Identity after the Reform

S. Naim, Sabil Mokodenseho
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This study aims to analyze the factors that have led to changes in Indonesia’s foreign policy, which initially avoided the emergence of a moderate Islamic identity but currently makes efforts to promote it. The research is essential as it sheds light on Indonesia’s foreign policy practices, which have historically refrained from emphasizing an Islamic identity, despite the country’s predominantly Muslim population. Furthermore, this research holds significant importance as it addresses the negative perceptions of Islam, which have often associated it with terrorism, intolerance, and opposition to peace, particularly from Western perspectives. In this study, the researchers utilized a qualitative descriptive method employing content analysis techniques to analyze the collected data. The examination of Indonesia’s foreign policy reveals its aspirations to pursue international interests by actively engaging in maintaining global peace and prioritizing a moderate Islamic identity. This study concludes that a moderate Islamic identity, as a facet of identity, is not inherently problematic or conflict-ridden; rather, it has the potential to bridge the divide between the West and Islam. Moreover, Western countries express their desire to cultivate networks of moderate Islam and view Indonesia as a competent partner in countering global terrorist networks. This cooperation stems from the shared principles of democracy and respect for human rights upheld by both the West and Indonesia.
改革后促进温和伊斯兰认同的印尼外交政策
本研究旨在分析导致印尼外交政策变化的因素,印尼外交政策最初避免出现温和的伊斯兰认同,但目前正在努力促进这种认同。这项研究至关重要,因为它揭示了印度尼西亚的外交政策实践,尽管该国的穆斯林人口占主导地位,但历史上一直避免强调伊斯兰身份。此外,这项研究具有重要意义,因为它解决了对伊斯兰教的负面看法,这些负面看法通常将伊斯兰教与恐怖主义、不宽容和反对和平联系在一起,尤其是从西方的角度来看。在本研究中,研究人员采用定性描述方法,采用内容分析技术对收集到的数据进行分析。对印度尼西亚外交政策的研究表明,它渴望通过积极参与维护全球和平和优先考虑温和的伊斯兰身份来追求国际利益。这项研究得出的结论是,作为身份的一个方面,温和的伊斯兰身份本身并不存在问题或冲突;相反,它有可能弥合西方和伊斯兰教之间的鸿沟。此外,西方国家表达了培养温和伊斯兰网络的愿望,并将印尼视为打击全球恐怖主义网络的有力伙伴。这种合作源于西方和印度尼西亚共同坚持的民主和尊重人权的原则。
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