Censorship has been around since mankind learned how to wield a pen until now, at the golden age of technology. From book burnings in an authoritarian dictatorship, to using emojis to replace a certain word so that your post won't get flagged. Nowadays, in an era of globalization and digitalization, corporations’ presence in the online world, e.g. tech corp, streaming services, etc. are expected to adhere to other countries' censorship. This method of digital surveillance obviously doesn't have a one-size-fits-all solution. However, how do multinational corporations adapt and/or compromise to a country with strict online content policy? And how should we as a consumer navigate a digital world that is rife with restrictions?

In this episode of Podcast: Idea Session, Aisya Ramadhani will express her opinion about how censorship is a double edged sword that could pose a fatal injury to us if not wielded correctly. Furthermore, we will discuss how we, as internet users, can be aware of these limitations and its indirect consequences when navigating the online world, be it towards ourselves or other people.

Dear Foreign Policy Enthusiasts,

The Opportunity and Development Division alongside the Public Relations Division of FPCI Chapter UI proudly presents the eighth episode of FPCI Chapter UI Podcast: Foreign Affairs on Air #8, titled "Lingua Franca : Bridge or Barrier Between Countries Around The World?".

This episode will be hosted by Shoofi Izzati and Hirzan Syarief as Co-Host. We are going to have Ms. Abellia Anggi Wardani, Ph.D. as our guest speakers in this podcast.

"In this world, we, humans, have a very diverse and complex way of life. We can see this through the lens of our culture, such as traditions, beliefs, cuisine, and even the closest to us—language. There are more than 7.000 languages in this world. But, with this diversity, how could countries around the world understand each other? Lingua franca might be the answer. Lingua franca is a language used for communication between people who have different native languages. Until today, English has been the most popular lingua franca."

"We can see this occurrence happen in many international institutions, such as the UN, APEC, and even ASEAN. However, unlike the others, the European Union has 24 official languages to communicate with each other. So, how exactly does lingua franca play a role in this multilingual world?"

Find out the answer through this episode!

Thank you for your attention.

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia Chapter Universitas Indonesia Board of 2023

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Dear Foreign Policy Enthusiasts,

The Opportunity and Development Division alongside the Public Relations Division of FPCI Chapter UI proudly presents the seventh episode of FPCI Chapter UI Podcast: Foreign Affairs on Air #7, titled "Gastrodiplomacy: Internationalizing Indonesia Through Food Culture!".

This episode will be hosted by Shoofi Izzati and Agitha Kezia as Co-Host. We are going to have Mrs. Paramitaningrum, Ph.D., Mr. Agus Trihartono, S.Sos., M.A., Ph.D., and Mr. Fadly Rahman, M.A. as our guest speakers in this podcast.

"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!

Thank you for your attention.

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia Chapter Universitas Indonesia Board of 2023

#FPCIUI #EmpowerToInspire

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.

Dear Foreign Policy Enthusiasts, 

The Opportunity and Development Division alongside the Public Relations Division of FPCI Chapter UI proudly present the sixth episode of FPCI Chapter UI Podcast: Foreign Affairs On Air, titled "Youth in Action: The Role of Youth in Sustaining Inclusive Education Development".

This episode will be hosted by Melinda Yunita alongside Gita Riama as Co-Host. We are going to have Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Syukuri (Delegate of Indonesia at Y20)  as the guest speaker in this podcast.

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.

Thankyou for your attention.

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia Chapter Universitas Indonesia Board of 2022

#FPCIUI #TranscendingBoundaries

The occurrence of rapid technological development has not been balanced with the strengthening of cyber law protection. This is reflected through the assorted cases of data leakage that ensued in Indonesia and internationally. Therefore, reinforcing the data protection of individuals and institutions is highly critical. To achieve this goal, one of the regulations that are considered quite significant and influential is the European Union General Data Protection Regulations (EU-GDPR). The EU-GDPR is a regulation that governs the protection of personal data for European Union countries. This regulation is implemented in organizations or institutions from other countries that target or collect data from EU citizens. So, how significant does this regulation work and how will it affect digital data protection globally?

In this episode of FPCI Chapter UI Podcast: Foreign Affairs on Air, we will discuss private data protection regulation among countries, especially the need for a global privacy standard that can ensure a free flow of data and assurance of human dignity. Reflecting on the European Union as the originator of the EU-GDPR, we will also take a look at Indonesia's Private Data Protection Bills whose approval has been delayed for years. 

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.

In this episode of Podcast: Idea Session, Louise will express the need for urgency on food security and how the war between Ukraine and Russia has contributed to worsening the problem, emphasizing the need for these world leaders to take action expeditiously. Lavrov’s reaction towards the bombarding questions raised at him revolving around this issue will also be brought up during the podcast—discussing how other stakeholders perceive such action. Furthermore, we will also bring up the importance of participation from all parties—including youths in Indonesia—in sharing awareness about the status quo and becoming the catalyst in achieving SDG 2: Zero Hunger.

As the second-largest producer of palm oil, the export valuation of the industry is estimated to be very influential on Indonesia’ total Gross National Product (GNP). In 2017, the plantation itself, both private and state-owned, occupied around 16 million hectares of Indonesia’s land and absorbed 15 million of workers. However, the transition of a more sustainable industry has brought so much backlash to Indonesia’s plantation system–not only to the natural environment, but also to the life quality of its workers and surroundings. One of the most challenging parts that need urgent action is the chain of modern slavery that incorporates children. The three provinces with the largest cases of child laborers in the agricultural sector are North Sumatra (155,196 children), Central Java (204,406), and East Java (224,075). Work in agriculture involves exposure to many hazards including extreme temperatures, pesticides, and organic dust. It also often requires working long hours as well as the use of heavy and dangerous machinery and tools that violate Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards.

However, the prevention and elimination of child labor is a complex effort requiring the involvement of different stakeholders. From the status quo, Indonesia already has so many actions aiming to create a safer and sustainable standard of operation for production companies, such as the continuous awareness promotion and observation from Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia (GAPKI), UU Ketenagakerjaan, and ISPO (Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil). However, the issue is also closely related to poverty, lack of access to and poor quality of education, lack of livelihood opportunities, and weak law enforcement. In this Podcast: Idea Session, Althea will engage on this issue by discussing further the complex sources of the problem and evaluating the effort to end child labor.

Seperti yang kita tahu bahwa Indonesia telah berjanji untuk mengurangi emisinya sebesar 29% dengan usaha sendiri dan sebesar 41% dengan dukungan internasional pada 2030. Indonesia juga menyatakan komitmen untuk mengatasi perubahan iklim dan mencegah kenaikan suhu di bawah 2 derajat Celcius pada rata-rata global atau 1,5 derajat Celcius di atas tingkat pra industri. 

Tujuan dilaksanakannya FPCI Chapter UI Campaign: #TimeforNature ini adalah untuk menaikan kesadaran masyarakat indonesia agar peduli terhadap lingkungan sekitar, khususnya para masyarakat muda untuk dapat turut andil dalam aksi melindungi lingkungan. Dalam podcast ini, narasumber  akan memberikan tanggapan terhadap kondisi lingkungan sekitar kita yang mengakibatkan pemanasan global. Sesuai tema podcast kita hari ini, "What is your carbon footprint", narasumber juga akan membahas seberapa besar kontribusi kita sebagai pemuda dalam menyebabkan pemanasan global.

As Russian military operations continue against Ukraine since February 24, 2022, Ukrainian national security officials are also keeping an eye on different battlefields. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, reported cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites regulated by Russia. Meanwhile, The Anonymous, an independent hacker group, also carried out cyberattacks against Russia by targeting 1,500 Russian websites. Since it’s happening in an infinite-invisible world, are they actually behind this cyber warfare?

In this episode of FPCI Chapter UI Podcast: Foreign Affairs On Air, we will discuss the surge of cyberattacks that happened throughout global history, especially the latest one in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Furthermore, we will also discuss the global impact regarding the issue and the speaker's recommendations towards Indonesian cyber security in countering the threats of cyber warfare.

This episode is hosted by Melinda Yunita from Opportunity and Development Division along with Gita Riama Public Relations Division as Co-Host. We are going to have Ibnu Dwi Cahyo (Cyber Specialist at CISSReC) as the guest speaker in this podcast. #FPCIUI #TranscendingBoundaries