Sociale: Journal of Social and Political Sciences Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025) publishes 5 articles contributed by authors from 1 country, namely Indonesia. The issue represents scholarly contributions from 3 provinces/regions, namely the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Banten, and West Java, and involves 4 institutions, namely Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Universitas Djuanda Bogor, and SMAK 6 PENABUR. This issue explores contemporary social and political challenges through diverse perspectives on smart city development, green finance, sub-regional diplomacy, disability-inclusive electoral participation, and racial harmony, providing interdisciplinary insights into governance, sustainable development, regional cooperation, democratic inclusion, and social cohesion in Indonesia.