Jurnal ICMES

Jordan’s Geopolitical Position and Its Support for Palestine

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This study aims to analyze how the geopolitical dynamics of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan influenced its support for Palestine in the context of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Using a geopolitical approach, this study examines Jordanian–Palestinian relations before and after the normalization of Jordanian-Israeli relations in 1994, as well as Jordan's response to changes in the regional political landscape, including post-Abraham Accords. This study uses a qualitative method based on literature analysis to examine the political, economic, and strategic factors that shape Jordan's foreign policy. The results show that Jordan's strategic geographical position, limited resources, and historical role as the custodian of Jerusalem's holy sites greatly influenced the direction of its policy. Although Jordan has established pragmatic cooperation with Israel for stability and economic interests, the country maintains diplomatic support for the Palestinians, especially regarding the issue of Jerusalem and the rights of the Palestinian people. The study concludes that regional geopolitics significantly shape and limit Jordan's foreign policy space.

The Impact of Israeli Attacks on Environmental, Water, and Land Quality in Palestine

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Environmental pollution in areas of armed conflict has become a global issue that has a direct impact on ecosystem sustainability and human welfare. In the context of Palestine, the protracted conflict and Israeli occupation are associated with the degradation of environmental quality, particularly in soil and groundwater. This study examines the impact of armed conflict on environmental degradation and public health in Palestine by placing it within the geopolitical framework of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. This research uses a qualitative approach based on literature studies and secondary data from international organization reports, scientific publications, and international legal documents. The results of the study showed that damage to water and sanitation infrastructure, military activities, and explosives and weapons residues including indications of the use of white phosphorus contributed to increased soil chemical contamination and decreased groundwater quality. This condition correlates with increased public health risks, especially in vulnerable groups such as children, and exacerbates socio-economic crises and food security. These findings affirm the urgency of integrating environmental restoration into the humanitarian agenda and post-conflict reconstruction, as well as the importance of strengthening environmental protection and accountability mechanisms within the framework of international law.

Cultural Violence against Women under Taliban Rule in Afghanistan (2021-2022)

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The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan after the fall of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan government in 2021. The Afghan government has now been transformed into the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (EIA). The Taliban-dominated EIA government has implemented new discriminatory and restrictive policies, particularly against women. This study employed qualitative methods, collecting data from literature reviews and interviews. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis, and validity was tested through data triangulation. The indicator of discrimination against women used in this research is SDGs No. 5 (Achieving Gender Equality and Empowering Women), in which the government should be responsible for meeting nine related targets. The conclusion of this study is that of the nine targets that should have been achieved, the Taliban have not met any of them. Using the concept of cultural violence, this condition is analyzed, and the influence of religion and ideology on the legitimacy and implementation of the Taliban's discriminatory policies against women is revealed.

The Dehumanization of Palestinians

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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially after October 7, 2023, has attracted significant attention from the international community. Although global sympathy for Palestinian victims is increasing, online spaces are also witnessing a rapid increase in hate speech by Israelis against Palestinians. This research aims to analyze how the Israeli government employs tactics of governmentality to produce and sustain social control, drawing on Michel Foucault’s theoretical framework. Furthermore, this study examines the government's indoctrination efforts against Israelis, which culminates in the construction of a narrative of dehumanization and the cultivation of hatred against Palestinians. This study used a descriptive qualitative method and used a literature review for data collection. The findings show that the indoctrination carried out by Israel, built through the discourse of dehumanization of Palestine (the regime of truth), has succeeded in instilling hatred of Palestinians among Israelis. This indoctrination and discourse formation effort is carried out through a number of mechanisms, such as the conscription system, the instrument of nationalism, and the formation of a collective perception of Israel.

Global Coffee Culture and Urban Lifestyle Changes in Mecca

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This study examines the shift in coffee consumption culture in Saudi Arabia as a result of cultural globalization, with a focus on the younger generation around Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi. Arabic coffee (qahwa), which was previously rooted in family and assembly traditions, is now undergoing a transformation into a part of urban lifestyle and symbolic consumption. This phenomenon is reflected in the emergence of modern coffee shops such as Ratio and Moment Coffee which function as new social spaces in religious areas. This research uses a qualitative approach with case studies, supported by the theories of cultural globalization, globalization, and symbolic consumption. Data were obtained through participatory observation and interviews with coffee shop visitors. The findings of the study show that coffee consumption transforms into a medium for negotiating the identity, modernity, and cosmopolitan aspirations of the younger generation, without completely eliminating local cultural references. Local values have not vanished, but are reinterpreted and contextualized in modern consumption practices, thus creating a hybrid cultural space between tradition and globalization in the daily lives of Saudi people.