Islamic Political Thought of Partai Persatuan Pembangunan Party in the Era of Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities for Islamic Parties in the Modern Era

Abstract

This study critiques the dynamics of Islamic political thought promoted by PPP Party in facing the reality of globalization that affects the national political landscape. Globalization not only brings positive implications in the form of information openness and economic integration, but also challenges the existence of Islamic political ideology in a public sphere that is increasingly pluralistic, rational, and pragmatic. As an Islamic party inherited from the political fusion of the New Order era, the PPP is required to reformulate its ideological basis and political strategy in order to remain relevant amid changes in the demographics and political preferences of contemporary society. Using a descriptive and reflective approach based on academic literature from the last two decades, this article examines the PPP's position in the dialectic between Islamic idealism and modern political reality. The results of the study show that the PPP has not been entirely successful in bridging normative Islamic values and dynamic electoral needs, but strategic opportunities remain open if the party is able to promote internal renewal, build a contextual moderate Islamic narrative, and adopt a political communication approach that is responsive to the digital generation. These findings emphasize the importance of revitalizing the role of Islamic parties in building substantive democracy in Indonesia through moderation, inclusiveness, and institutional transformation.