COVID-19 and Global Leadership Crisis in Israel: A Case Study

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health crisis that has caused major setbacks for all countries around the world. The pandemic has not only raised concerns about the socioeconomic situations of citizens but has also managed to expose the global leadership crisis. The response to the crisis from world leaders has remained deplorably absent. This article highlights the successes and challenges faced by Israeli leaders in responding to the emerging crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year 2020. The article also demonstrates how leadership has a monumental impact on how a crisis is managed. Keywords: Israel, COVID-19, leadership, crisi

Media, Government, and COVID-19

In today’s digital era, anyone including governments can access information using existing or new media. There is no denying that media outreach has expanded more than ever, and people now are inclined to instant and easy access to information. As a result, media can be very effective as a one-way propaganda tool for conveying governments’ political policies, enabling them to disseminate information more quickly. With the social distancing policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of media by government agencies for circulating information to the public has increased. The authors used the Bullet Theory to dissect how media can become one-way propaganda in the delivery of policies of the Government of Indonesia in addressing the COVID-19 issue. Keywords: media, government, COVID-19, polic

Kerjasama Luar Negeri Indonesia dan China: Studi Kasus Ekspor Batubara

The relationship between Indonesia and China has been established for a long time. This has made Indonesia and China use it to increase cooperation as a way to strengthen kinship between the two countries in the Southeast Asian region. Indonesia, which is rich in natural resources, uses this gift to become a source of state income. One of the commodities that Indonesia can rely on is coal which is exported to several countries including China. The existence of policies implemented by China such as the zero percent import tariff policy and the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan affect Indonesia's coal exports. The results of this study show that the two decisions taken are capable of influence the progress of Indonesia's coal export and economy and the dynamics that occur in coal commodities in the future. Based on this, I suggest that Indonesia needs to improve coal quality standards and establish steps that must be taken in dealing with policies implemented by China that are able to make changes to coal in the future

PANDANGAN MEDIA TIONGKOK TERHADAP INDONESIA DALAM MENGHADAPI PANDEMI COVID-19 STUDI KASUS : SCMP DAN XINHUA NEWS

Abstract   This study aims to find out how the Chinese media view Indonesia in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. From 2020 to 2021, Indonesia still has not been able to produce significant progress in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. This phenomenon is also in the international spotlight. Two Chinese mass media, South China Morning Post (SCMP) and Xinhua News reported information on the development of handling the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This study uses qualitative research methods with secondary data derived from journals, news, and other academic texts. Data analysis was carried out using the theories and concepts of communication and global media and mass media. Based on this research, it was found that there are two different views of the Chinese mass media. SCMP reported that the handling of Covid-19 tends to be slow, including traditional treatment in East Kalimantan. On the other hand, Xinhua News said that Indonesia is trying to meet health needs for handling Covid-19. Keywords: Mass Media, China, Indonesia, Covid-19 Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pandangan media Tiongkok terhadap Indonesia dalam menghadapi pandemi Covid-19. Dari tahun 2020 hingga 2021, Indonesia masih belum dapat menghasilkan perkembangan signifikan dalam penanganan pandemi Covid-19. Fenomena ini juga menjadi sorotan internasional. Dua media massa Tiongkok, South China Morning Post (SCMP) dan Xinhua News memberitakan informasi perkembangan penanganan pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan data sekunder yang berasal dari jurnal, berita, dan naskah akademik lainnya. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teori dan konsep komunikasi dan media global dan media massa. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, ditemukan bahwa terdapat dua pandangan berbeda dari media massa Tiongkok. SCMP memberitakan bahwa penanganan Covid-19 yang cenderung lambat, termasuk adanya pengobatan secara tradisional di Kalimantan Timur. Di lain sisi, Xinhua News menyampaikan bahwa Indonesia berusaha untuk memenuhi kebutuhan kesehatan untuk penanganan Covid-19. Kata kunci: Media Massa, Tiongkok, Indonesia, Covid-1

DAMPAK VIDEO #RACUNTIKTOK TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN PRODUK KECANTIKAN

Masalah serius dapat timbul akibat dari banyak produk kecantikan yang tersebar di pasaran belum memiliki label BPOM, sebab terdapat informasi yang tidak konsisten dengan kandungan produk yang ditawarkan. Adanya ketidaksesuaian dan tidak konsisten antara fakta Ingredients dalam produk kecantikan yang ada dalam tayangan video #Racuntiktok yang dilihat penonton. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi pengaruh terpaan tayangan video #Racuntiktok terhadap keputusan pembelian pada produk kecantikan, dengan teori Elaboration Likelihood Model. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan menggunakan kuesioner melalui Google Form kepada 100 responden dengan perhitungan populasi berdasarkan rumus Slovin dan pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability sampling, lalu data diolah dengan uji regresi linear sederhana, uji koefisien determinasi, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara Terpaan Tayangan Video dengan #Racuntiktok Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Produk Kecantikan. Nilai koefisien determinasi yang didapat menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh sebesar 80,1% dari terpaan tayangan video #Racuntiktok terhadap keputusan pembelian pada produk kecantikan. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan t hitung 19.945 > t tabel 1.984 yang mengandung arti Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, kesimpulannya bahwa pengaruh variabel X terhadap variabel Y terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan

China's Wolf Warrior Diplomacy On Social Media In The Era Of Covid-19

International communication and diplomacy are significantly influenced by development of technology and communication. The role of diplomats as frepresentatives of the country has been redefined along with public communication activities increasement through social media. This study provides an overview of China's efforts in influencing the formation of public images and opinions through social media carried out by its diplomats. Their aim is to defend China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and challenge anyone who questions the events about the issue. This study uses qualitative methods, providing in-depth descriptions through data collection techniques based on internet-based research. This study shows that China is trying to demonstrate hard-line diplomacy called wolf warrior diplomacy. Through social media, Chinese diplomats are seen as government agents who promote national interests of their country, which in this context is related to the COVID-19 pandemic. By acknowledging the term wolf warrior diplomacy, provocative propaganda become a diplomatic tool practiced by Chinese diplomats. China's courage in taking an unconventional approach to the concepts and practices of traditional diplomacy and international communication is seen as part of China's long-term plan

Development of the State Defense Curriculum to Realize the Vision of UPN Veterans, Jakarta as a State Defense Campus

The current threats the nations across the world are facing today are no longer limited to the traditional forms such as the military threats. As a result, a country in addition to physical strength must also acquire relevant instruments, one of which is education. The UPN Veteran Jakarta acts as a pioneer of educational institutions that instills values of national defense in its curriculum and has built a state defense campus. State defense education is crucial for a nation as it helps in spreading awareness about the nontraditional threats the nation is currently facing. To achieve this goal, nine subjects as part of the Semester Learning Plan (RPS) at UPN Veterans Jakarta were selected. Keywords: UPN “Veteran” Jakarta, state defense, education, nontraditiona

Diplomacy and Cooperation Between China and Afghanistan in Maintaining Security and Stability

This study examines the diplomacy and cooperation between China and Afghanistan in maintaining security and stability. The two countries seek to improve diplomatic relations as a strategy to fulfill their national interests. The authors employed a qualitative method using secondary data from books, journals, and online news. It was found that with the establishment of security and stability, China can achieve China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) plan. On the other hand, Afghanistan needs investment in enhancing the country’s development. Keywords: China, Afghanistan, international cooperation, diplomac

COVID-19: A Nontraditional Threat

The development of security studies in international relations since its origin has usually been related to safeguarding a country’s sovereignty from military and traditional threats from others. However, in this information and technological era, the essence of security has shifted from its distinctive meaning. The threats the world is facing today are subtle in form, difficult to predict, and intangible in most cases. Military might is no longer a threat. The COVID-19 pandemic is an excellent example that shows that future security threats can not only come as a large-scale military invasion but could be as tiny as an airborne virus. Battling these threats does not require conventional weapons but an obedient public attitude toward the government policies. For this reason, state security must be built not just by the state but also by the people. This article discusses COVID-19 as a nontraditional threat that has a profound impact on state and human security. Keywords: security, nontraditional threats, COVID-1