Regional Diplomacy and the International Dimension of <i>Da’wah</i>: Analyzing <i>English for Ulama </i>in West Java

Tika Tazkya Nurdyawati; Teguh Nurhasan Affandi; Kiagus Zaenal Mubarak

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Regional Diplomacy and the International Dimension of Da’wah: Analyzing English for Ulama in West Java

Tika Tazkya Nurdyawati, Teguh Nurhasan Affandi, Kiagus Zaenal Mubarak

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There is a current massive activity of local actors in the international arena. It is carried out in the diplomatic framework which is also called regional diplomacy. West Java, the region with the largest percentage of Muslim populations in Indonesia, is actively involved in making regional diplomacy. This article aims to identify the English for Ulama program that was formulated under Ridwan Kamil and Uu Ruzhanul Ulum (2018-2023). English for Ulama is a form of collaboration between the West Java government, the British Embassy in Indonesia, British Council, and West Java local actors. This program aims to train selected ulama in West Java to do da’wah in Europe. This also coincides with the eradication of Islamophobia that had previously been embedded in the Blue Continent, specifically in the United Kingdom. This research utilizes Publish or Perish, VOSViewer to find previous literature data and see new gaps for novelty. By using qualitative research methods, this research also utilizes Atlas.ti software which helps codify data from various sources and interviews. The output of this article finds that: 1) The strong Islamic identity in West Java society encourages the formation of these Islamic policies. On a global scale, it rides the rapid scheme of da'wah. English language training for Ulama has encouraged several Interfaith Dialogues that uphold the principle of religious tolerance. 2) This program is in line with West Java’s development plan to increase the percentage of religious harmony and promote regional superior values. During this leadership period, West Java emphasized Islamic cultural philosophy by riding diplomatic doors. 3) From a diplomatic perspective, this program is an instrument for achieving the multidimensional interests of West Java from the promotion objective to economic benefits. This article is expected to contribute usefulness and concrete evidence of massive da'wah activities in the era of globalization from sub-national governments.

Published in	Journal of Political Science and International Relations (Volume 5, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.jpsir.20220502.11
Page(s)	29-36
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Da’wah, English for Ulama, Regional Diplomacy, West Java

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Tika Tazkya Nurdyawati

International Relations, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
Teguh Nurhasan Affandi

International Relations, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia
Kiagus Zaenal Mubarak

International Relations, Padjadjaran University, Bandung, Indonesia

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