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The Dynamics of Sustenance Flow on Fridays and Sundays

The economic activity within a community often follows unique patterns shaped by social and spiritual dimensions. Interestingly, I have personally observed that the flow of sustenance seems to peak on Fridays and Sundays. From a sociological perspective, Friday holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims — a day of charity, kindness, and strengthening social solidarity. These philanthropic acts not only create moral value but also generate a domino effect on the microeconomic cycle, where money and benefits circulate more rapidly within society. Meanwhile, Sunday reflects the socio-economic rhythm of modern life: a day of rest, worship for Christians, and increased recreational and household consumption activities. This pattern contributes to higher purchasing power and stimulates local economic movement, particularly in informal sectors such as food, services, and retail. Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful to be a small part of this cycle of goodness. My sincere appreciation goes to all — ...
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Fake Orders and the Crisis of Trust in the Digital Ecosystem

In recent days, I have refocused my efforts on taking delivery orders through the ShopeeFood platform. However, the same irony has reappeared — fake orders. Orders come with illogical values, and upon closer inspection, they turn out to originate from accounts with suspicious identities. As a result, driver-partners’ balances are sacrificed, work motivation declines, and trust in the platform’s system begins to erode. The phenomenon of fake orders is not merely an operational issue, but an ethical one — a matter of digital integrity and platform accountability. Amid ongoing campaigns for efficiency and market expansion, there remain critical security gaps that enable deliberate fraudulent acts. Phone numbers such as +6282118461877 and +62895401062449 are just a few examples of manipulative practices that have harmed many partners in the field. As a preventive measure, I have taken the initiative to clear my ShopeeFood balance to avoid becoming a victim of unreasonable Cash on Delivery ...
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Hub Scheme Feature — A New Step by ShopeeFood, What Are the Benefits for Partners?

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Recently, ShopeeFood introduced the Hub Scheme Feature in several cities, including Makassar. As a driver-partner, I see this new policy as one of the company’s efforts to make its operational system more efficient and structured. Through this feature, driver-partners are given the option to choose how they work — either continue receiving regular orders or join the Hub Scheme. This means the feature is not mandatory, and drivers have the freedom to adjust according to their own comfort and work strategy. However, it’s important to note that daily bonuses are only available for regular orders. This is a key point for drivers who rely on bonuses as part of their daily income. Therefore, each driver needs to carefully consider whether to focus on the stability of regular income or try the efficiency and potentially more consistent orders offered by the Hub system. For me personally, this step shows that ShopeeFood is innovating toward a more adaptive system that responds to real on-groun...
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الحربُ العالميّة الثالثة؟ ليسَ الآن، وربما لاحقًا

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في الآونةِ الأخيرة، صوّرت العديدُ من وسائل الإعلام السائدة العالمَ وكأنّه على شفا اندلاع حربٍ عالميّة ثالثة. عناوينٌ دراميّةٌ تصدّرت الصفحات: "العالم على حافة الغليان"، "الحربُ الكبرى وشيكة"، و"خطوة صغيرة نحو كارثةٍ عالميّة". ولكن، إذا نظرنا إلى المشهد بعينٍ عقلانيّةٍ واستراتيجيةٍ واضحة، سيتّضح لنا أنّ العالم لم يصل بعدُ إلى حافّة الهلاك، على الأقل في الوقتِ الراهن. في عالم العلاقات الدولية، لا تتصرّف الدولُ كممثلين اندفاعيين. إنّ الدولة كيانٌ عقلانيّ، تتّخذ قراراتها بناءً على حسابات الربح والخسارة، وقدراتها الوطنية، وموقعها التفاوضي. حتى المشاريع الطموحة، مثل مشروع "إسرائيل الكبرى" الذي يدعو إليه بعض المتطرّفين الصهاينة، أو شعار "لنجعل أمريكا عظيمة مجددًا" الذي يتبنّاه أنصارُ حركة "ماجا" في الولايات المتحدة، تخضع في النهاية لقوانين الواقع السياسي الصارم. لم تكن الحربان العالميّتان الأولى والثانية نتاج جنونٍ جماعيّ من قِبل الدول الكبرى، بل كانتا ثمرةَ حساباتٍ استراتيجيّة خاطئة. فقد أشعلت ألمانيا الحربين بعد أن اعتقدت أنّ المخا...
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Dritter Weltkrieg? Noch nicht – Vielleicht später.

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Vor kurzem vermittelten verschiedene Mainstream-Medien den Eindruck, als stünde die Welt am Rande eines Dritten Weltkriegs. Schlagzeilen mit dramatischer Rhetorik dominierten die Nachrichten: „Die Welt am Siedepunkt“, „Der große Krieg steht bevor“, bis hin zu „Ein kleiner Schritt zur globalen Katastrophe“. Doch bei einer nüchternen Analyse unter strategischen Gesichtspunkten zeigt sich: Die Welt bewegt sich (noch) nicht in Richtung Abgrund. Zumindest nicht in diesem Moment. In der internationalen Politik handeln Staaten nicht impulsiv. Sie sind rationale Akteure – Entscheidungen werden auf der Grundlage von Kosten-Nutzen-Abwägungen, nationalen Kapazitäten und Verhandlungsmacht getroffen. Selbst große ideologische Projekte wie „Eretz Israel“ radikaler zionistischer Gruppen oder der Slogan „Make America Great Again“ der MAGA-Bewegung in den USA unterliegen letztlich den harten Realitäten politischer Machtverhältnisse. Der Erste und Zweite Weltkrieg waren nicht das Ergebnis kollektiver Wa...
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World War III? Not Now—Perhaps Later

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Recently, mainstream media outlets have portrayed the world as if it were on the brink of World War III. Sensational headlines have proliferated: “The World at Boiling Point,” “The Great War Is Near,” and “A Small Step Toward Global Catastrophe.” However, upon closer examination and through a lens of strategic reasoning, it becomes evident that the world is not yet teetering on the edge of destruction—at least not for now. In the realm of international relations, states do not act on impulse. States are rational actors—decision-makers grounded in cost-benefit calculations, national capabilities, and bargaining positions. Even grand ambitions, such as the "Greater Israel" project advocated by extremist Zionist factions or the "Make America Great Again" slogan touted by MAGA supporters in the United States, are ultimately constrained by the iron law of political realism. World War I and II were not the products of mass hysteria among major powers; they were the outcom...
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Trump, Iran, dan Putaran Konflik yang Belum Usai

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Beberapa hari terakhir, ramai permintaan untuk mengulas perkembangan terbaru di Timur Tengah, khususnya ketegangan antara Amerika Serikat, Iran, dan Israel. Namun, sejatinya skenario konflik ini bukanlah hal baru. Ini hanyalah satu lagi bab dalam siklus panjang aksi-reaksi yang sudah berlangsung bertahun-tahun.  Selagi belum ada serangan gabungan yang terkoordinasi—udara, laut, darat, dan amfibia—dari pihak Amerika Serikat, dinamika konfliknya pada dasarnya masih berada dalam pola yang berulang: Israel atau Amerika melancarkan serangan terhadap fasilitas strategis Iran; Iran membalas dengan serangan terhadap kepentingan Amerika atau Israel; lalu, Amerika merespons kembali. Dan siklus ini terus berputar.  Serangan terbaru di bawah kepemimpinan Donald Trump, meski oleh sebagian analis dilihat sebagai deklarasi perang terselubung, sesungguhnya dilakukan dengan kalkulasi yang sangat hati-hati. Targetnya “hanya” tiga infrastruktur nuklir yang menurut klaim Iran, telah lama dikosong...
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