Mediasi: Journal of International Relations

A UNICEF's Protective Role for Child Victims of War in Ukraine

2023-07-19T15:04:02+07:00

The conflict that erupted in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, had a devastating impact on the people caught in the middle of the fighting, especially children. The conflict forced many of them to flee their homes, resulting in a population decline, and exposing them to a range of threats from surrounding countries, including human trafficking, slavery, organ sales, and other forms of exploitation. The primary objective of this research is to examine the role of UNICEF in protecting child victims of war in Ukraine due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. To achieve this, the study uses a descriptive qualitative method, including data collection through literature reviews, including journals, books, and other related literature. It also applies the concepts of transnational crime and child protection as regional security analysis tools. The study's results reveal that child protection is essential to ensure children's rights are safeguarded, and they can live in a safe and stable environment, free from the dangers of war. To this end, UNICEF has been working closely with other international organizations, such as UNHCR, to provide support to refugee children through the Blue dots program. UNICEF has taken significant steps to mitigate the impact of the conflict on children, including providing emergency assistance, establishing temporary learning centers, and offering psychosocial support.

The Role of International Amnesty in China's Discrimination Conflict Against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang 2018-2022

2023-12-19T09:02:03+07:00

One of the internal conflicts that occurred in the Chinese government was the human rights violations that occurred against ethnic Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. Violations committed by the Chinese government include forced imprisonment, prohibition of freedom of religion, forced marriage and sexual harassment of women. Therefore, Amnesty International as a non-governmental organization that aims to promote and uphold human rights throughout the world, one of its roles is to protect the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Amnesty International has played a role in addressing the Uyghur problem by taking action to interview victims of forced incitement by the Chinese government conducting several campaigns to lead public opinion about discrimination that occurs in China, and emphasizing the Chinese government that aims to reduce discrimination there and working with the world and international organizations to urge the Chinese government to reduce and minimize violence that occurs.

- ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF THE AUKUS (AUSTRALIA, UNITED KINGDOM AND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) DEFENSE PACT ON INDO-PACIFIC SECURITY

2023-07-18T10:23:32+07:00

The AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, and the United States of America) Defense Pact, inaugurated on September 15, 2021, has affected countries in the Indo-Pacific Region. This study aims to analyze the effect of the AUKUS Defense Pact on security in the Indo-Pacific Region. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis, in which data relevant to the object of research are collected through library research. The analysis is carried out using a realism approach with a focus on the concept of trilateral security alliances and security dilemmas. The study results show that the presence of the AUKUS Pact in the Indo-Pacific Region can affect regional security governance, including developing defense technology, military cooperation, and foreign policy. This Pact raises concern from countries in the area about AUKUS intentions in securing the Indo-Pacific Region, especially with the plan to build a nuclear submarine which has becom e controversial. On the other hand, several countries in the Indo-Pacific Region also face a security dilemma due to the AUKUS Defense Pact, especially China and several ASEAN countries, which feel threatened by the presence of AUKUS. AUKUS has led to China increasing its military activity in response to what it perceives as threats to its country's security. In addition, polemics among countries in the Indo-Pacific Region in response to AUKUS also shows the complexity of the security of the Indo-Pacific Region.

- INDONESIAN CULTURE DIPLOMACY THROUGH MOTOGP IN THE KEK MANDALIKA INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT

2023-07-19T14:47:36+07:00

This research discusses Indonesia's cultural diplomacy through the MotoGP event at the KEK Mandalika international circuit. MotoGP is a motor racing championship event at the highest level in the world which is then used as an instrument in Indonesian cultural diplomacy activities towards other countries. Overall this research seeks to explain how Indonesia makes the MotoGP event a medium in Indonesian cultural diplomacy. To explain this issue, this study uses the theory of cultural diplomacy and nation branding as an analytical lens. This study uses a qualitative research method with a qualitative exploratory design that is relevant in describing Indonesia's efforts in carrying out its cultural diplomacy and branding Indonesia in the MotoGP event. This study also uses data collection techniques with literature studies and documentation studies. While the data analysis technique in this study is by reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study show that cultural diplomacy carried out by Indonesia in the MotoGP event consists of several efforts, starting with establishing the Mandalika area as one of the 5 DSP (super priority destinations), the Indonesian government also applies aspects of 3 A (accessibility, amenities, attractions ) to KEK Mandalika, the Indonesian government also held a MotoGP pre-event, namely UMKM Goes to Mandalika, these efforts were the steps of the Indonesian government in carrying out cultural diplomacy in the form of exhibitions where tourism objects were the means and recognition were the goal.

KCCI's Role in South Korean Cultural Diplomacy in Indonesia During The 2019-2022 Covid-19 Pandemic

2023-11-06T09:00:06+07:00

South Korea is one of the countries that prioritize diplomacy techniques to build the integrity of its country, one of which is through cultural diplomacy. KCCI is a cultural center located in Indonesia that aims to introduce Korean culture. In this research, the author intends to find out the role of KCCI in developing its cultural diplomacy in Indonesia during the COVID-19 Pandemic by using qualitative data collection methods such as quoting from several journals and direct KCCI website data. The findings of this study, through the role of KCCI which optimizes online media Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram to promote Korean culture as a form of cultural diplomacy in Indonesia during the Covid Pandemic - 19. Besides the South Korean government which focuses on fighting the spread of the Corona virus, the existence of KCCI as a Korean cultural center during this pandemic is needed to promote Korean culture. Some of the activities it has carried out during this pandemic ranging from online to offline activities such as the Korean Food Carnival, several online cultural event sessions with the theme "Asah Kreativitas #dirumahaja, several K-movie screening events held directly at the Multifunction Hall, Kpop dance competition events, K - Travel for five episodes, holding a Hybrid Travel Fair festival, Cover Dance Festival 2022 in Indonesia, KCCI can help the Korean government achieve its national interests in the form of recovery in several economic sectors through its cultural diplomacy.

North Korea's Nuclear Development and Korean Peninsula Security Stability: A Defensive Realism Perspective (2017-2021)

2023-11-26T09:18:11+07:00

This research was motivated by North Korea's nuclear development with the aim of maintaining the stability of the country's security from external threats, but North Korea's nuclear development made countries in the Korean Peninsula region such as Japan and South Korea feel threatened, so the two countries also helped develop their military by making alliances to weaken North Korea. Therefore, researchers use the perspective of Defensive Realism to explain the impact of North Korea's nuclear development during Kim Jong Un's reign on the security stability of the Korean Peninsula in the period 2017 to 2021. The methods used are qualitative methods and literature analysis. The results showed that North Korea's nuclear development during the reign of Kim Jong Un had a significant impact on the security stability of the Korean Peninsula. This impact is in the form of increased security threats such as an arms race. Based on the analysis, it can be said that North Korea's nuclear development during the reign of Kim Jong Un has important implications for the security stability of the Korean Peninsula in the long run. Therefore, there needs to be a concerted effort to address this issue and ensure regional security stability.