The Relevance of International Political Sociology in Refugee Research in Indonesia

Cifebrima Suyastri

doi:10.31258/1sn2e090

Authors

Cifebrima Suyastri Eötvös Loránd University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31258/1sn2e090

Keywords:

International Political Sociology; refugee policy; Indonesia; power dynamics; global governance

Abstract

This article explores the relevance of International Political Sociology (IPS) in refugee research in Indonesia. IPS provides a multidisciplinary lens that bridges domestic politics and international relations, enabling deeper analysis of how political, social, cultural, and economic structures influence refugee policy and governance. Indonesia, although not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, hosts thousands of refugees, thus raising critical questions about its domestic and international political positioning. Through qualitative-descriptive methods, this paper discusses four analytical dimensions: the intersection of domestic and international politics, socio-cultural and economic factors, power dynamics and social structures, and international cooperation. The findings suggest that IPS can offer nuanced insights into how state and non-state actors negotiate refugee governance in a complex national and global landscape. IPS helps reveal how Indonesia’s refugee policies are embedded within broader frameworks of power, identity, and international obligation.

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