Spektrum: Jurnal Ilmu Politik Hubungan Internasional, Volume 23, Number 1 (2026), published on January 31, 2026, presents scholarly articles examining contemporary issues in political science, governance, and international relations. The articles employ diverse analytical perspectives to explore public diplomacy, electoral politics, political participation, party strategies, voter volatility, and the representation of political power in digital and visual media. This issue also addresses broader international and comparative concerns, including China’s nation branding through South–South Cooperation, gender-based insecurity among women drivers in Indonesia and India, norm contestation in Czech migration policy, and ASEAN’s role in resolving the Thailand–Cambodia conflict over the Preah Vihear Temple. The relationship between legal politics and economic development in Indonesia further strengthens the issue’s discussion of governance and public policy. The editorial team sincerely appreciates the contributions of the authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process. We hope this issue enriches academic discourse and provides a valuable reference for researchers, policymakers, and readers interested in political science and international relations.
Published: January 31, 2026