Examining the dynamic of Indonesia's transnational networks in advocating Indonesia-Israel relations

Why do some transnational actors create and engage in networks that advocate for Indonesia-Israel relations? Previous literature emphasizes that the role of transnational advocacy networks is to legitimize the interests of issues that arise in society. However, transnational actors are indirectly used by third countries to legitimize the relationship between two countries that do not have diplomatic relations. This thesis uses process tracing to see how the dynamics of the role of actors involved in advocating IndonesiaIsrael relations. The reason they are involved in the network is because of the common interests with the third country. In this case, there are three important networks in the advocacy: business, minority groups, and Islamic-based. All three are formed by common norms and goals so they have different legitimacy. There are two framings that they use as advocacy strategies, namely alignment and resonance. This strategy takes the form of groups and the use of social media as an alternative to legitimacy. The three networks have different consequences for the community and the government. Legitimacy, which is the foundation of advocacy, does not necessarily have a positive impact on policy change or public opinion. Minority groups are more sustainable due to the strength of connections in the advocacy process than other networks. This is because business networks are more concerned with maintaining relationships for profit. Meanwhile, Islamic-based groups are more fragile because members in the network are individuals and not institutions or organizations.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A., Political Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Master of Arts

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Political Science

Grantor dc:publisher

Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia

Year dc:date.issued

2024

Author dc:creator

• Ronaa Nisa’us Sholikhah

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Moch Faisal Karim
• Philips Jusario Vermonte

• Transnational advocacy network
• Role
• Legitimacy
• Indonesia-Israel relationship

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• All Rights Reserved

Licence dc:rights.uri

• https://www.rioxx.net/licenses/all-rights-reserved/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14576/324

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.uiii.ac.id:20.500.14576/324