Podcasts
Latest Episodes
Foreign Affairs on Air #7: Gastrodiplomacy: Internationalizing Indonesia through Food Culture
Host(s): Shoofi Izzati and Agitha Kezia
Speaker(s): Mrs. Paramitaningrum, Ph.D., Mr. Agus Trihartono, S.Sos., M.A., Ph.D., and Mr. Fadly Rahman, M.A.
“The easiest way to win hearts and minds is through the stomach” Yes! Food can be used as a tool to increase the value and standing of our nation’s brand. It can be considered a “tender-minded” type of public diplomacy because it influences people of other countries through emotional connection. As Japan with Sushi, Korea with Kimchi, and Thailand with Tom Yum, Indonesia should promote its food to the world in order to achieve its national interest. However, has Indonesia well-maximized its cuisine expansion abroad to promote its national branding? Find out the answer through this episode!
Idea Session #16: Black Pink Born Pink: Korean Wave, Soft Diplomacy, and Inspiration for Indonesia
Host(s): Syahrial Cahyo
Speaker(s): Keenan Jeremy (Staff of Internal Affairs of FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2023)
The recent BlackPink concert that took place in Indonesia attracted wide public excitement and appreciation. BlackPink successfully held a concert namely “Born Pink” in Jakarta for two days on Saturday and Sunday, 11 to 12 March 2023. BlackPink has succeeded in spreading its influence throughout the world, not only in Indonesia. Evidently, the influence of K-pop culture is extraordinary. The spread of the influence of Korean culture throughout the world is commonly known as the “Korean Wave”.
In this episode of Podcast: Idea Session, Keenan Jeremy will express his opinion about the advance impact of the Korean Wave in Indonesia as a form of soft diplomacy. Furthermore, we will discuss whether Indonesia will utilize its culture in order to achieve all its goals and to promote Indonesian internationalism in a positive way.
Foreign Affairs on Air #6: Youth in Action: The Role of Youth in Sustaining Inclusive Education Development
Host(s): Melinda Yunita and Gita Riama
Speaker(s): Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Syukuri (Delegate of Indonesia at Y20)
Education is the right of every citizen which occupies an important position for the future of children to gain valuable knowledge and experience. Inclusive education gives children the right to get an education with no limitations and obstacles in seeking knowledge. However, the reality says otherwise. Young generations are called to be pioneers in overcoming these issues. Youth 20 (Y20) – a youth forum from all G20 member countries – encourages youth to be able to dialogue with each other regarding global issues. Under the Y20 Indonesia 2022 Communiqué, youths from all over the world commit to tackle the latest global issues which become a common concern, one of which is related to inclusive and quality education.
Idea Session #15: Russia on Food Crisis: Lavrov Walks Out?
Host(s): Rifda Galuh
Speaker(s): Louise Arashel (Staff of Research and Analysis of FPCI Chapter UI Board of 2022)
The global food security is at an even bigger risk now than ever. We have never tackled world hunger and yet food prices are rising dramatically due to the Ukrainian-Russian conflict since the war is causing a disturbance on their export of grain, sunflower seed oil, and corn—which became the main source of production for other countries and its shortages would cause danger to the livelihood of many.
This urgency was brought up as one of the main agendas in the G20 meeting where frontrunners of the world’s economies hold an annual forum to address important issues concerning the stability of the international economy. This year’s G20 summit will have Indonesia lead as the president with the peak of the event planned for November of 2022. It was said that as this topic was brought up, Russia’s Foreign Minister, Lavrov, walked out twice after being challenged by western leaders. However, local news clarified about how it was only a misunderstanding. Regardless of his true motive, a question should be raised about Russia’s contribution in exacerbating food distribution worldwide.