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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): Pemilu, Demokrasi dan Ketahanan Negara
Volume 1 Number 2 2026 presents a diverse collection of scholarly contributions exploring the evolving relationship between democracy, governance, public policy, and societal transformation in an increasingly interconnected world. This edition examines how political institutions, governance innovations, and emerging technologies continue to influence democratic processes, public service delivery, and state–society interactions across various contexts.
The discussions address a range of contemporary issues, including political participation, digital governance, policy innovation, public accountability, electoral dynamics, social welfare, local governance, and the challenges of managing complex public problems in the twenty-first century. The articles highlight the opportunities and risks associated with technological advancement, institutional adaptation, and changing patterns of citizen engagement in democratic systems.
In addition, this volume critically investigates the persistence of governance challenges such as inequality, political polarization, institutional effectiveness, and the distribution of power within democratic societies. Through contributions that draw upon political science, public administration, governance studies, and related interdisciplinary approaches, this edition aims to enrich scholarly discussions and provide meaningful insights into the future development of democratic governance and public policy in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Published: 2026-07-20
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Politics and Public Policy Journal is a scholarly journal published by PT Akademi Pemilu dan Demokrasi (APD) that focuses on the study of democracy, political institutions, governance, and political behavior in contemporary societies. The journal provides an academic platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to publish original research and theoretical contributions in the field of political science.
The journal aims to promote the advancement of scholarly knowledge on political dynamics, democratic practices, and the processes of public policy formulation and implementation in both Indonesian and global contexts. Through critical and research-based academic approaches, the journal seeks to enrich scholarly discourse on politics, democracy, and governance.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:
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Democratic theory and democratic governance
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Electoral politics and voting behavior
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Political institutions and public policy
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Local politics and decentralization
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Political participation and political communication
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Political parties and political representation
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Civil society and social movements
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Comparative politics and political development
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Identity politics, ethnicity, and religion in politics
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Contemporary issues in Indonesian and global politics
The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary perspectives related to democracy and politics from political science, sociology, public administration, communication studies, and other related disciplines.
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