At the 5th ICIE Keynote Speaker Session, Assoc. Prof. Ian Leonard Betts, M.A., Managing Partner, CastleAsia, United Kingdom, delivered a speech about Between Islamic Epistemology and Pragmatism: Indonesia and International Relations Review and Outlook. The participants were all excited to learn new insights from Assoc. Prof. Ian Leonard Betts, M.A. and are welcomed to share their insight or ask question in this forum. There were some questions and comments from the participants to Assoc. Prof. Ian Leonard Betts, M.A. :
Q1) Willi Ashadi, SHI., MA. -> Asslamaulaikum wr wb. Good to see You Prof Ian. I am Willi Ashadi, from department of International Relations Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta. After hearing the explanation from You, as a Global South country like Indonesia, nowadays we are facing 2 the great power namely US and China. What can we do to make good deal politic between US and China through Islamic perspective and foreign relations and diplomacy. Thanks
Q2) MALAYSIA _Mamdukh Budiman -> Dear Prof, How does the tension between Islamic epistemology—which emphasizes divine knowledge and moral universality—and the pragmatic demands of international relations, such as realpolitik and national interests, influence Indonesia’s foreign policy in its engagement with both the Muslim world and non-Muslim-majority states? Further, how does this dual approach shape Indonesia’s role as a mediator in global conflicts, particularly in balancing ideological commitments with geopolitical realities? (Mamdukh Budiman-Cnd PhD Islamic Studies Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia )
The Audience can continue the discussion in this forum. Enjoy the discussion, and see you at the upcoming conference at https://bit.ly/RSF-UpcomingConference
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