Foreign Policy, Public Diplomacy, and Social Media

This paper observes the practice of Indonesian Missions abroad in conducting public diplomacy via social media. The research question is how do utilize media to connect with and support Indonesia’s foreign policies? uses a descriptive qualitative method primary secondary data. Primary data are gathered by observing @indonesiainjeddah @desrapercaya on Instagram. Secondary compiled using literature studies articles from reputable journals. There three main findings this paper. Firstly, Ministry Foreign Affairs Indonesia emphasizes importance digital technology for diplomacy, proven Social Media Awards appreciate efforts disseminating policy overseas. Secondly, Consulate Jeddah, @indonesiainjeddah, has utilized account disseminate policy, covering economic health citizens’ protection, G20 Presidency. Thirdly, Ambassador Desra Percaya, @desrapercaya, contributed context sports regional issue ASEAN, additional element cultural diplomacy. These confirm that can be conducted media, further promote policy.