REEXAMINING PROBLEMS AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR FIGHTING TERRORISM IN INDONESIA

Abstract

Abstract: Terrorism has been one of the problems that is still an actual issue in Indonesia. Studies on this issue have caught the attention of researchers. This study will examine the roots of the emergence of terrorism and strategies for dealing with it in Indonesia. By applying qualitative research methods, this article implies that the emergence of terrorism is based on the problems of ethnic egoism, poverty, non-democratic systems and discrimination. To deal with terrorism in Indonesia, this study proposes a solution where terrorism must be handled through strengthening the role of the government, ulama or the learned Muslim scholars and academia of universities. These three parties must synergize maximally to prevent the emergence and movement of terrorism in Indonesia. In addition, the government needs to strengthen national defense institutions, minimize social disparities, respect human rights and create laws that do not conflict with the social conditions of society, and it is at this juncture that study contributes to the handling of terrorism in Indonesia.

Abstrak: Terorisme merupakan persoalan yang masih menjadi isu aktual di Indonesia. Kajian mengenai masalah ini telah menyita perhatian para peneliti. Studi ini akan mengkaji akar kemunculan terorisme dan strategi penanganannya di Indonesia. Dengan menerapkan metode penelitian kualitatif, artikel ini mengajukan temuan bahwa kemunculan terorisme didasari oleh persoalan egoisme kesukuan, kemiskinan, sistem non-demokrasi dan diskriminasi. Untuk menangani terorisme di Indonesia, studi ini mengajukan solusi dimana terorisme harus ditangani lewat penguatan peran pemerintah, ulama dan perguruan tinggi. Ketiga pihak ini harus bersinergi secara maksimal untuk mencegah kemunculan dan pergerakan terorisme di Indonesia. Pemerintah perlu memperkuat lembaga pertahanan nasional, meminimalisir kesenjangan sosial, menghargai hak asasi manusia dan menciptakan undang-undang yang tidak bertentangan dengan kondisi sosial masyarakat. Studi ini memberikan kontribusi bagi penanganan terorisme di Indonesia.

Keywords: terrorism, Islam, Indonesia, government, ulama