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Welcoming Remarks for International Seminar on “Politics of Identity in a Globalized World”
Distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, and all participants, On behalf of the AMAN, We extend a warm welcome to all of you to this international seminar on “Politics of Identity in a Globalized World: Ethnicity, Nationalism, and Belongingness.” We are particularly delighted to see such a diverse group of participants from many countries gathered here in…
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Can Digital Awareness in Religion Resolve the Humanitarian Crisis in the Future?
Introduction By the committee, I was asked to discuss religious moderation in digital humanities. I suspect that the religious context in the future will be significantly triggered by anything that produces human religious awareness. So, the context of religious moderation in the future, like it or not, will be in contact with the digitalization of…
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The Stories of Perantau in Nusantara (#01)
During the Touring Indonesia Harmoni trip, from Aceh to Papua, one of the most frequently encountered are Indonesians who like to wander in other provinces or abroad. Indonesia can be said to be the country’s stage for scavengers of sustenance from various regions. In other words, this motherland is a witness to how humans move…
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The Future History of the World: Science, Technology, Religion, and Eight Scenarios of Civilization
This article reads the future of the world as a “history not yet fully written,” where science, technology, religion, energy, war, and power converge to shape a new architecture of global civilization. Through eight strategic scenarios, it examines how the West may annex global energy resources; how war may continue through cyber operations, drones, artificial…
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Memahami Strategi Amerika dan Sekutunya dalam “Menjaga” Israel di Asia Barat
Pendahuluan Setelah menulis tentang analisa tentang keadaan terkini eskalasi konflik antara Israel dan Iran, dalam esai ini, saya mencoba memahami bagaimana strategi Amerika Serikat dan Sekutunya dalam “menjaga” Israel di Asia Barat. Sebagai “globocop”, Amerika Serikat benar-benar ingin tidak ada peluang bagi Palestina untuk menjadi anggota tetap PBB. Dalam rapat terakhir untuk menghasilkan Resolusi PBB…
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The Intelligence Dilemma in Indonesia: Between Security and Strategy
This essay explores the structural weaknesses of Indonesia’s intelligence system — from the imbalance between security and strategic intelligence to the legacy of regime-oriented intelligence inherited from the New Order. It argues that Indonesia must redefine uncertainty and transform intelligence into a tool of national foresight, not political preservation.
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Eskalasi Iran–Israel 2024: Proxy War, Mossad, dan Masa Depan Geopolitik Timur Tengah
Konflik Iran–Israel memasuki babak baru setelah serangan rudal dan drone Iran ke wilayah Israel pada April 2024. Peristiwa ini tidak hanya memicu kemungkinan balasan Mossad melalui operasi targeted killing, tetapi juga mengubah peta geopolitik Timur Tengah. Gaza tetap menjadi simbol “penjara terbuka terbesar di dunia”, sementara Iran semakin dipandang sebagai pemain utama yang menantang dominasi…
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Religion as Commodity in the Digital Age: Ramadan, Media, and Planetary Civilization
Ramadan reshapes Indonesian television and digital platforms, embedding Islamic values into advertisements, entertainment shows, and celebrity pilgrimages. Religion becomes more than devotion—it becomes a commodity. This article examines how faith is transformed into marketing strategies, from hijab shampoo commercials to Umrah packages, reflecting a global trend of commodified spirituality. Drawing on Charles Taylor’s A Secular…
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Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Humans? Everyday AI, Blockchain, and the Future of Humanity
Artificial intelligence is changing how we live, work, and think. From everyday AI assistants to blockchain-powered systems, the question arises: can AI replace humans, or will it help us evolve? This article explores daily uses, development, and the future of AI and blockchain integration.