The International Branch of NU and Cultural-Religious Diplomacy in Egypt

Abstract

This study discusses the role of Nahdlatul Ulama Special Branch Boards (PCINU) in Egypt as a transnational organization in public diplomacy. The PCINU of Egypt, as one of the earliest PCINU, has a historical presence that influences Nahdliyyin. The similarity in understanding religious moderation makes PCINU Egypt acceptable to citizens and the Egyptian government, especially by Al-Azhar. PCINU also established cultural cooperation with various institutions in Egypt. By using this type of descriptive analysis research with a qualitative approach. This research concludes that PCINU Egypt has an active role in public diplomacy efforts in Egypt. PCINU Egypt has a positive influence felt by Nahdliyyin and Indonesian citizens in Egypt. In addition to being an affiliated PBNU, PCINU can play a role as a representative of the Indonesian government. PCINU conducts public diplomacy, specifically the introduction of AhlusunnahwalJamaah an-Nahdliyyah culture-religion in Egypt.