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Construction and Testing Index Peace Indonesia
Ichsan Malik*, Adnan Madjid**, Ningsih Susilawati***
*
Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia
Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia
***Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia
**
Article Info
Keywords:
Indonesia peace index,
Dynamic framework of conflict
prevention and resolution,
Structural conflict,
Factor of conflict,
Actor of conflict.
Abstract
This research aims to analyze on a measuring
instrument for peace in Indonesia, not only measure
conflict resolution but also the prevention of conflict.
Measuring instrument that will be created is intended
to make the Indonesia Peace Index as analytical
framework of conflict and peace, especially in
Indonesia. Research design using qualitative
descriptive study approach. The results of this study
indicate that the DKI Jakarta and Papua is a region
with the highest intensity conflict. Moreover, the
conflict is the dominant social conflict with the highest
actors as perpetrators of conflict is the public, this is
due to structural factors are still frequently occur and
not be solved completely by the government..
Corresponding Author:
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis mengenai
suatu alat ukur perdamaian di Indonesia dengan tidak
hanya mengukur upaya penyelesaian konflik saja
namun juga pencegahan konflik. Alat ukur yang akan
dibuat ini dimaksudkan untuk membuat Indeks
Perdamaian Indonesia sebagai kerangka analisa
konflik dan perdamaian khususnya di Indonesia.
Desain penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif
dengan pendekatan studi deskriptif. Hasil dari
penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa DKI Jakarta dan
Papua merupakan wilayah dengan intensitas konflik
tertinggi. Selain itu, konflik yang dominan adalah
konflik sosial dengan aktor tertinggi sebagai pelaku
konflik adalah masyarakat umum, hal ini dikarenakan
faktor struktural yang masih kerap terjadi dan tidak
diselesaikan tuntas oleh pemerintah.
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conflict handler. (Bar-Tal, Chernyak-
Introduction
Conflicts are Inseparable and
significant part of human life on every
level
of
interaction;
interpersonal
conflicts,
Hai, Schori, & Gindar 2009; Wessells,
2008; Wessells & Bretherton, 2000).
are
The study on the conflict and the
intragroup,
settlement raises two related issues
there
intergroup, inter-organizational, inter-
that
societal,
(Druckman, 2005).
interethnic
as
well
emic
and
ethical
issues
international (Galtung, 2004). Conflict
In emic issues, conflicts are
always happen because human beings
faced with the problem of how to get a
cannot avoid internal feud in the goals,
proper understanding of the conflict.
interests,
beliefs
While ethical issues, the challenge of
possessed. Conflicts can occur either
how the phenomenon under study can
in
be understood conflict and generalized
values,
coverage
(interpersonal),
and
between
individuals
between
groups
without exacerbating the conflict
(intergroup), or even on a large scale
situation or even pose a potential new
(interpersonal).
conflicts
conflict (Druckman, 2005). The peace
between individuals can develop into
process showed the key to resolve the
large-scale conflict with the protracted
conflict by using a good measuring
violence and resulted in the complete
tool to produce the right information,
destruction of a society or a nation
can be interpreted and analyzed and
(Bar-Tal, 2011; Galtung, 2004; Jeong,
easily
2008).
(Druckman, 2005).
Small
understood
in
general
Conflicts with the protracted
In 2015, The Global Peace
violence not only cause physical
Index (GPI) publish peace index for
destruction and material, but also
162 countries around the world,
cause psychological damage, even the
including
identity of the community groups
Michalos, 2013). GPI is based on three
involved. Every conflict has its own
main factors are then lowered to 23
characteristics, to sustain people in the
indicators of measurement. All three
world, it is necessary strategies proper
of these factors include the number of
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(IEP,
2015;
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conflicts
and
internal
domestic
Evaluation
Across
Cultures
and
happens in a country within the past
Environments (PEACE) that is made
year; Factors Level of safety and
specifically for use in conflict studies
security of the society last year; as well
and health (Zucker, Ahn, Sindai, Blais,
as the Military Factor in the country.
Nelson, and Burke, 2014).
The Global Peace Index is considered
by many to be able to give a general
overview of the situation of conflict
and peace of a country level. However,
information about the conflict and
peace raised by the GPI is difficult to
use in the study of conflict and peace
is directly related to the humanistic
factors in the conflict.
Another disadvantage of GPI,
Tasiran and Lin (2012) states that GPI
theoretical models cannot explain the
conditions of peace with both, because
the state of peace by GPI is only
determined by the circumstances in
which there is no violence. In other
words, the GPI cannot be used to
obtain information latent conflicts or
GPI that focused on indicators
potential conflicts that may occur.
related to the number of conflicts and
Measurements only be based on
violence; the level of security that is
assessment by a group of experts GPI
based solely criminality, terror, and
uses 23 indicators considered to be a
mass demonstrations were recorded;
drawback. The information generated
as well as military strength is indicated
by GPI considered only can explain
by the amount of budget allocation per
the special conditions for a purpose. In
year
military
terms of statistics, analysis techniques
personnel and weaponry, as well as the
GPI considered appropriate, because it
military activities undertaken (IEP,
uses
2015; Michalos, 2013). Indications for
(Tasiran & Lin, 2012).
for
the
military,
use GPI inability assessing humanistic
aspect in conflict and peace can be
seen in the proliferation of researchers
in
the
field
of conflict
makes
measuring instrument of conflict and
peace.
One
of
them
is
only
descriptive
statistics
On the other hand, another
measurement tool used to measure the
index of peace was also made in the
United States based on the theory of
Johan Galtung. Peace Evaluation
Peace
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Across Cultures and Environments
There
(PEACE) is a measure which produces
researchers and observers of the
an index that indicates the condition of
conflict as well as peace practitioner to
the conflict and the impact of conflict
determine how peaceful conditions of
on health. Although conditions may
a region in Indonesia. A device
indicate a real conflict in an area, but
commonly used in conflict studies in
cannot explain the state of peace or the
Indonesia during this seems to only be
potential
to cause conflict. The
used to map the conflict that has
advantages of this measure is a
happened, not the potential for future
measuring tool
conflict.
empirically
has
(valid
been
and
tested
reliable).
Although only explain the incidence of
conflict and the impact of conflict on
health events, did not explain the
potential conflict.
has
been
no
consensus
The conflict in Indonesia is a
major issue to be re-examined so as
not to disrupt national security.
Starting from the issue of social
conflict, racial, ethnic, and religious
Based on this analysis, the
issues
(termed
“SARA”
issues),
researchers themselves felt the need
agrarian,
for
analytical
problems, so it is necessary to re-map
framework not only for resolving the
the condition, the potential for conflict
conflict, but also for the prevention of
and peace in Indonesia with the
conflict,
Indonesia.
Indonesian Peace Index. Based on this,
Analysis of the dynamic and holistic
the formulation of this research is how
perspective
construction
a
comprehensive
especially
can
in
affect
tiff
and
structural,
and
and
testing
appropriate to resolve and prevent
Indonesian peace index (IPI)?.
conflict. In the Indonesian context, a
Dynamic
lot of violence between groups that
Prevention
have taken place in various areas one
Conflicts
Framework
and
other
results
for
Resolution
the
of
after another. However, it seems not
yet a valid and reliable measure that
can be used to determine the condition
of conflict and potential conflict.
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Indonesian Peace Index (IPI) is
based on a dynamic framework of
conflict prevention and resolution
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which measures the potential for
stakeholders (stakeholders) and a
conflict, conflict situations, and the
component of political will (political
potential for peace (Malik, 2014).
will). Conflicts can arise from the
Conflict grown increasingly complex,
escalation of conflicts that are allowed
but they are often conceptualized
to continue to rise, but it also may arise
through a
approach and
from of the factors triggering conflict
ignoring the systematic settlement so
that has qualified, or can also arise due
get
to the ineffectiveness of provocateurs
false
Strengthen
simple
results
(Gallo,
understanding
2012).
of
the
conflicts that affect vulnerable groups
dynamic of the conflict (Druckman,
to be aggressive and easily mobilized.
2005) view that the conflict is a
Therefore,
situation that is very dynamic, fast-
viewing conditions and situations of
changing and not static. The situation
conflict
calls for the need to use the right
integrated, since all the components
methodology in research or studies. In
are interrelated, mutually contribute
one study, the conflict should be
and mutual influence.
understood (Galtung, 1996) so that the
base of the analysis becomes more
constructive, reflective, contextual,
seta divergent thinking (Druckman,
2005).
perspectives
must
be
used
holistic
in
and
Component factors of conflict
has three elements: (1) Elements
trigger of conflict, (2) Elements of
conflict accelerators, and (3) The root
element of conflict. While the conflict
To
understand
the
actor component, a component that
complexities of a conflict, Ichsan
contributed immensely to escalate the
Malik (2014) introduced a dynamic
conflict. There are three categories of
framework
conflict
actors that need to be in conflict
prevention and resolution, which is
prevention and conflict resolution,
based on empirical experience. The
namely: the first category is the actor
framework has five main components,
provocateurs are the main actors
namely, escalation and de-escalation,
involved in the conflict. While the
conflict
second
approach
factor
to
components,
components of the conflict actors, the
category
are
vulnerable
provoked. The third category of actors
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in the conflict are functional groups
political will of the authorities. This
are groups whose main responsibility
political will be reflected in two ways.
is to stop the violence and prevent the
The first look of the initiative and
spread of conflict.
leadership of the authorities to resolve
Stakeholders is the fourth
the conflicts that occur completely.
component of the dynamic framework
Not letting the conflict continue to
of conflict prevention and resolution.
smolder and even spread in all
Stakeholders
elements
directions. The second is the existence
concerned to stop the conflict and
of legal products or policies to prevent
prevent
conflict.
and resolve conflicts. Indonesian
Elements consist of stakeholders; a
context, normatively has no Law of
group of police, military, groups of
Social Conflict Resolution No. 7 of
community leaders (Tomas), religious
2012, as well as the Presidential
the
are
spread
the
of
leaders (Toga) and traditional leaders
Instruction No. 1 Year 2014 on the
Governmental
handling of security problems in the
Organization (NGO), a group of
country, as well as various ministerial
researchers, as well as mass media
decisions related to the management
group. By functional group, the
and rescue resources. But the problem
stakeholders are expected to be able to
is how laws and regulations are
communicate,
contribute,
interpreted and enforced so that it can
cooperate, and coordinate with them to
be used to prevent and resolve
prevent conflict and stop a conflict if it
conflicts.
(Toda),
group
not
occurs. In addition, the stakeholder
The primary key in preventing
group is expected to become parties
and managing conflict lies in the
proactive in the prevention and
precision in detecting the escalation of
resolution of conflicts; pick up the
the conflict and then try to de-
ball, do not just wait for the ball; be
escalation
part of the solution, not part of the
Furthermore, it takes the sharpness of
problem.
the analysis of the causes of the
The fifth component is the
the
conflict.
conflict to proceed with the ability to
strengthen
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mitigating
controlling
of test results. These activities are
provocateurs vulnerable groups. The
performed by principles making a
next thing is the ability to establish
measuring
effective
all
(Crocker & Algina, 2008; Cohen &
elements of the stakeholders so that the
Swerdlik, 2010; Kaplan & Saccuzzo
conflict can be stopped. In the end is
2009; Urbina, 2014), using equation
how
existing
exploratory design is also known as
regulations leaders can maneuver,
“qual-quan mixed methods design”
initiative and conduct of a decision to
(Creswell, 2008; Hesse-Biber, 2010).
halt the conflict and prevent overall the
Research Method
is
and
coordination
based
on
with
the
tool
of
psychological
conflict.
This research explored with a
The framework is based IPI is
built
into
a
five-dimensional
measurement namely: actor conflict,
political will for peace, conflict factor,
stakeholders, and the escalation and
de-escalation. IPI measurement based
on factors related to conflict and peace
that exist on the Dynamic Framework
Conflict Prevention and Resolution
(Malik,
2014).
Preparation
IPI
procedure begins from development of
an operational definition of the IPI;
Development
of instruments and
measurement category; Pilot of IPI
instrument;
as well as the
IPI
Publications. The instrument and
indicator of IPI consists of three
activities:
the
drafting
measuring
instrument;
of
the
testing
of
qualitative approach was used to
develop an instrument or measuring
devices
along
with
quantitative
indicators IPI. A qualitative approach
was
used
to
approximate
the
symptoms are examined from the
perspective
of
a
more
holistic,
naturalistic, and interpretive, which
per the research objectives, qualitative
methods are used to explore the
phenomenon in depth quantitative
approaches made to confirm the
validity of the relationship between
variables in a theory built from
research qualitative. Data quantified
and statistically analyzed to obtain a
generalization of specific sample to
the
larger
population.
(Creswell,
2008).
measuring instruments; and analysis
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Measuring instruments and
understand the condition and potential
indicators IPI is made by testing
community conflicts in the region.
stages. This test is intended to
Target participants that researchers
determine whether the model set out in
consider
the Blueprint are correct. Once the
characteristics, among others from
models
are
groups: Journalists, academics in the
arranged in Blue Print successfully
social (Social Psychology; Sociology;
tested and repaired, then models and
or
indicators are translated into the
government. For FGD conducted with
instrument and statements prepared to
non-formal setting by the number of
see the conditions associated with the
participants 6-10 people; while for the
conflict and peace based on the
retrieval of data using, questionnaires
framework of a dynamic conflict
conducted using questionnaires that
resolution (Malik, 2014). Model,
were
Indicators, and the instrument is then
participants (paper-pencil test) and
tested by Critical Readers.
online via the Internet.
and
indicators
that
to
Politics),
represent
NGOs,
distributed
these
and
local
directly
to
Testing was conducted by
The trials were carried out in
Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in two
two different areas that include
different areas, namely Yogyakarta
participants who are determined by
and Jakarta. Both places have been
non-probability
selected
because
sampling
method
they have
the
using purposive sampling techniques
conflicts
and
(Gravetter & Forzano, 2011; Kumar
different.
2011). Participants were selected
Selection of participants is done by
based on common characteristics:
reputational
technique
Indonesian Citizen (citizen) adults;
(Lincoln & Guba, 2008; Patton, 2002).
has settled at least five years in the
This technique uses a method of
area; as well as having a good
snowball sampling selection based on
knowledge related to conflict or peace
reputation is concerned as participants.
practitioners in the region. Data from
Target
data
trials in two regions were analyzed
collection are local people who
qualitatively with the aim to obtain
characteristics
potential
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of
conflicts
are
sampling
participants
in
the
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evidence against the internal structure
Result and Discussion
of the measuring instruments that have
Perspective of Indonesian Peace
been developed (Crocker & Algina,
Index
2008). The qualitative analysis carried
The highest percentage for a
out on the results of focus group
category of actor conflicts in Indonesia
discussions
is dominated by the public and the
and
interviews
of
participants who are expert on conflict
lowest
and potential conflict.
Organization.
percentage
The
by
Religious
public
is
a
In this study, subjects were
collection of different individuals.
taken from parties related to peace and
This difference for their interests,
conflict
as
needs and goals of each member of
the
society to cause conflict. The group
community leaders, religious leaders,
becomes vulnerable to provocation
traditional leaders, police and military,
structural factors (poverty, educational
NGOs, researchers, and the media that
backwardness
are closely related to the research
political parties, mass media, and civic
conducted. While
organizations
in
an
area,
stakeholders.
In
this
the
such
case
object
of
and
injustice)
(Malik,
of
2014).
research is the Indonesian Peace Index
Meanwhile, the police, the military,
in 2016 with the aim of seeing the
non-commissioned officer, and a
condition and potential conflicts that
group of other state agents are
exist in Indonesia, so it can be mapped
primarily
to do early detection of areas resulting
functional group is to stop the violence
threat destabilizing regional security.
and prevent the spread of conflict.
responsible
for
the
.
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INDONESIA PEACE INDEKS
Conflict
Actor
Political
Will
escalation - de-escalation
conflicts
Stakeholder
Presence and quality
analysis of structural
factors, accelerators and
trigger conflicts; and
mapping of potential
conflicts and peace
The role of stakeholders in
conflict and peace
development
The presence,
frequency, duration,
scope, and the number
of victims in phase - the
dispute - the crisis - and
sports - mass
mobilization - limited
violence - mass
violence
The relationship
between provocateur;
functional groups;
vulnerable groups
conflict
Conflict
Factors
Coordination among
stakeholders (Police,
Military, Tomas, Toga,
Toda, NGOs, academia
/ research groups and
the mass media)
Figure 1. Measurement Indonesian Peace Index
Actors Conflict
5%
11%
%
2%2%
5%
5%
39%
5%
6%
8%
10%
11%
Figure 2. Mapping Actor Conflict
In
highest
unknown / armed civilian groups,
percentage for a category of actor’s
specific ethnic community, the public,
conflicts in Indonesia is dominated by
students/learners, and thugs. While the
the public (39%) and the lowest
category of elements of public is
percentage by Religious Organizations
geographically bound communities in
(1%). Elements of society as defined
certain areas eg rural communities and
in this study consisted of a group of
others. Breadth of coverage area or
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Figure
2,
the
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village to make the public perceives as
ethnic community, the public, students
the highest percentage actor causes of
/ learners, and thugs are particularly
conflict. It could be argued that
vulnerable. This vulnerability factor
between locations and actors have a
due to structural factors such as
linkage that causes high. Another
poverty, educational backwardness
factor is the difference in cultural
and injustice. This group generally
background is different, so it has a
will
different point of view in response to a
information
phenomenon.
provocateurs such as the Political
The highest percentage as
easily
receive
from
distorted
a
group
of
Parties, Media Masa, and other civic
actors of conflict in West Java.
organizations
Conflict public interpreted as a fight
Meanwhile, the police, the military,
between communities or involve large
non-commissioned officer, and a
masses and involve inter-group, class
(Malik,
2014).
group of other state agents are
or ethnicity. This social conflict can be
responsible for the functional group to
understood because of the efforts for
stop the violence and prevent the
resource control or power relating to
spread of conflict. This group is
the public interest, such as fight or
expected to have good coordination
defend it by means of conflict and
with
mutual destruction. Public greatest
organizations,
conflict in the Region of Jakarta with a
prevention
total of 25 cases. Public conflict that
However, if among these groups do
occurred in Jakarta due to a variety of
not have good communication and
things including, the eviction of street
the
community
and
and
and
government
peace
building.
coordination, the potential conflict has
vendors, people's perceived economic
the possibility to escalates.
problems on inequality and other
Political Will for Peace
issues.
other
The political will of the
In general, the grouping of the
authorities to be reflected in two ways.
actors, the public, such as an unknown
The first look of the initiative and
group / armed civilian groups, specific
leadership of the authorities to resolve
the conflicts that occur completely.
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Not letting the conflict continue to
criminality in the region. Conflicts
smolder and even spread in all
such as the fighting between students,
directions. The second is the existence
conflicts
of legal products or policies to prevent
demonstrations, and others are still
and resolve conflicts. in the context of
happening. The result showed that the
Indonesia, normatively has no Law of
vulnerable areas of conflict is DKI
Social Conflict Resolution No. 7 of
Jakarta
2012, as well as the Presidential
Meanwhile, the province completely
Instruction No. 1 Year 2014 on the
unrecorded have conflicts significant
handling of security problems in the
is Bali, Bangka Belitung, Banten,
country, as well as various ministerial
Bengkulu, Gorontalo, East Java, South
decisions related to the management
Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, North
and rescue resources.
Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, West
Laws
and
regulations
are
between
and
Papua,
Central
groups,
Papua
province.
Sulawesi,
North
interpreted and enforced so that it can
Sulawesi, West Sumatra and South
be used to prevent and resolve
Sumatra.
conflicts (Malik, 2014). In efforts to
As we know that Jakarta is a
prevent the escalation of conflict, the
region prone to conflict, such conflict
Central Government through the Local
brawl
Government has a forum of religious
demonstrations,
harmony and conflict early detection
groups, political conflicts, and other
program.
social conflicts. Meanwhile, Papua
Escalation
and
de-escalation
of
conflict
In the figure 3, can be found
between
students,
conflicts
between
Province as it is known is the site of
the separatist conflict Organization of
Papua
Independent
(OPM)
who
that the escalation of the conflict areas
wanted to secede from Indonesia,
experiencing most is the area of
which often clashes between the police
Jakarta. The high level of economic
officers with the OPM group. Malik
crime and social conflict in this region
(2014) states that the conflict can
to be one of the causes of high
occur in the absence of or delays in deescalation efforts by the government
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or the authorities.
0
0%
%
1%1%1%
1%1%
3%
20%
3%
4%
4%
4%
18%
4%
6%
7%
9%
8%
DKI Jakarta
Jambi
Jawa Barat
Riau
Kalimantan Barat
NTT
Bangka Belitung
Gorontalo
Papua
Sumatra Utara
Kalimantan Timur
DI Yogyakarta
Maluku
Sulawesi Tenggara
Banten
Jawa Timur
Kepulauan Riau
Sulawesi Selatan
Lampung
Jawa Tengah
Nangroe Aceh Darussalam
Bali
Bengkulu
Kalimantan Selatan
Figure 3. Aerial Mapping Conflict
That conflict prevention at the
create
peace-building
or
peace-
micro level depends on the efforts of
building. This is the case in some areas
the local community itself is needed
are mentioned as regions with low
system resilience to prevent conflicts
intensity conflict such as in Bali,
occur, where the planning and early
Bangka Belitung, Banten, Bengkulu,
warning system can be done by local
Gorontalo,
governments. Therefore, people need
Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, North
to build a strong resilience and local
Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, West
governments need to build program of
Papua,
conflicts early detection to prevent it
Sulawesi, West Sumatra and South
from occurring and spreading conflict.
Sumatra.
Malik (2014) states that if a conflict
Conflict Factors
de-escalation can be done quickly then
East
Central
Java,
Sulawesi,
South
North
The highest conflict issue in
the conflict will not spread that will
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Indonesia is social conflict. According
Thus, it can be mapped that in
to Duane Ruth-Heffelbower, social
2016 that became a structural factor in
conflict is a condition that occurs when
the conflict is a socio-economic issue,
two or more parties assume no
such as poverty, social inequality, and
differences in position are not aligned,
injustice which then can provoke
not enough resources, and / or actions
escalation of the conflict. Galtung
of one of the parties obstruct, interfere
(2004) stated that structural violence
or in some cases making purposes
caused by social structure. This
other parties were less successful. In
structural violence can take the form of
this study, the form of social conflict
systematic exploitation accompanied
consists of anarchist demonstrations,
blocking mechanism
riots, and clashes caused by social
formation of awareness and presence
problems. The high rate of social
of institutions that can fight against
conflict shows that at the grassroots
exploitation and oppression. Structural
level, Indonesian society is still
violence is more hidden, can identified
vulnerable to conflict.
by
growing
injustice,
inhibits
the
oppressive
The interesting phenomenon is
policies, discriminatory legislation, in-
the province with the highest number
equality of power and economic
of conflicts in social conflict is
inequality. Meanwhile, things become
followed by Jakarta and West Java. It
a trigger is the existence of specific
is unique because if the educational
issues such as government policies
level, the two provinces were still
through
relatively higher than other provinces
government regulation, the Act which
in Indonesia. The first possibility is
the
implementation
of
was then opposed to the habits of
that the pressure of the high population
society so that it can be easily
in these two provinces resulted in the
provoked by the mass media, online
level of tension and discord higher.
media, or news and the group of
The second possibility, the news of the
provocateurs which can then spread
two provinces appeared in the media
the conflict.
more than other areas.
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alarming because although only two
Stakeholders
Stakeholders are stakeholders
areas that have a high intensity of the
are the elements concerned to stop the
conflict, but one of the geographical
conflict and prevent the spread of
areas have a very strategic value. The
conflict.
of
findings also showed that the issue of
stakeholders; a group of police,
social conflicts Indonesian society
military, groups of community leaders
today more triggered by issues that are
(Tomas) religious figures (Toga) and
tangible than the issues that are of
traditional leaders (Toda), group Non-
identity such as religion. The public
Governmental Organization (NGO),
became the dominant actor in the event
Academia/research groups, as well as
of a conflict in Indonesia throughout
mass media group. These elements,
2016. The public is a region in
still individual so communication is
Indonesian society who do not belong
not
the
to a particular group, or attached to a
government and stakeholders have
particular agency. Involvement of the
also been doing peace building efforts
public into a conflict is part of the
in the region, it's just not maximized.
dynamics of social life itself. Various
Such efforts can be seen with the
ethnic groups and tribes living in a
policy of handling social conflicts,
region is often encountered friction
efforts made free forums religious
due to the different interests, needs and
harmony,
objectives thus causing conflicts.
Elements
one-way.
consist
Nevertheless,
forums
community
organizations, as well as efforts to
socialize with Tomas, Toga, Toda.
The vulnerability of society to
be the cause of conflict is still low due
to structural factors such as poverty,
Conclusion
and
injustice and social inequality which is
categorization of areas based on the
a basic human need. These factors are
number of conflicts, there were two
the main cause that can provoke
provinces that are categorized as a red
escalation of conflicts if not resolved
area (the highest intensity conflict),
properly by the Government. Thus, it
From
the
analysis
namely Jakarta and Papua. This is
can be concluded that no society is
static, as well as in any group.
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Handling conflict in Indonesia was not
injustice and social inequalities are
able to be generalized view each
becoming basic human needs as peace
province
building efforts in every stratum of
has
its
own
conflict
dynamics. This is made clear by the
society.
categorization map of conflict in
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