West-Eastern Divan Orchestra: A Representation of Peace Optimism from the Middle East

Selma Elfirda Karamy,Arry Bainus

doi:10.26593/jihi.v16i1.3341.87-97

Abstract

The high escalation of conflict that occurred in the Middle East region became a global issue which until now still has not found a solution. This situation is also complicated by the presence of US President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policy, which targets the Middle Eastern countries. Various efforts have been made by each country to reduce tension and maintain social and political stability in each country. In the midst of the many efforts made, emerging non-state actor that are trying to resolve conflicts, one of which is the Divan OrcThe high escalation of conflict that occurred in the Middle East region became a global issue which until now still has not found a solution. This situation is also complicated by the presence of US President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policy, which targets the Middle Eastern countries. Various efforts have been made by each country to reduce tension and maintain social and political stability in each country. In the midst of the many efforts made, emerging non-state actor that are trying to resolve conflicts, one of which is the Divan Orchestra, an international music organization that runs Music Diplomacy in the conflict countries. In this study, researchers will try to discuss The Divan Orchestra diplomatic roles as a representation of the message of peace from its members. The researcher will use the concepts of Music Diplomacy, Soft Power and Non-State Roles as Analysis Tools. While the research method used is a Qualitative Method using Literature Study. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1953-7663

Highlights

The Middle East is a region that has never been deserted of political turmoil as well as ongoing war
The implementation of Divan Orchestra concert in the US, where there are restrictions middle immigrants for seven Middle Eastern countries-most is the country of origin of the members of the orchestra Divan- have proved that musical diplomacy could destroy the US political boundaries were built in the Middle East
US immigration policies imposed on the pretext of security and political party preferences into an unwise decision as a barrier musical and cultural exchange, and ignoring the message of peace objective, which both activities should be wide open for a state

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The Middle East is a region that has never been deserted of political turmoil as well as ongoing war Among these conflicts, the Israeli-Palestinian issues are still the main of endless agenda, despite various efforts have been taken by other countries that have solidarity with the Palestinians at the United. Trump attitude reaps vast pro-cons of US citizens and the world community Trump issued an immigration policy that prohibits seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States, like Libya, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Yemen, and Sudan. He suspended refugee reception program for four months and banned all refugees from Syria indefinitely. Of the 19 perpetrators of piracy plane that crashed into the WTC in New York, none of which come from countries which are prohibited from entering the United States by Trump

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