Why “Broken Strings” Went Viral: The Power of Framing in Public Discourse
In recent weeks, public attention has been drawn to Broken Strings, a memoir by actress Aurelie Moeremans that discusses her experience with child grooming. More than a personal story, the book has be ...
Strategic PR Blunder: The U.S. and the “Takeover” of Greenland
In global politics, words can be as powerful as weapons. The Greenland case proves it.The United States often positions itself as the architect of global stability. Yet in the case of Greenland, w ...
Reading the Timothy Ronald Case Through a Crisis Communication Lens
The legal case involving crypto market influencer Timothy Ronald has attracted significant public attention. However, instead of analyzing it from a legal perspective, this article looks at the situat ...
Indonesia, Venezuela, and the Question of Clarity in Position: A Diplomatic Communication Perspective
The Indonesian government’s response to the escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela reveals serious issues in the direction of its international communication, particularly as t ...
World Food Day – When Public Messaging Meets Food Security: Lessons from Indonesia’s MBG Program
World Food Day is a reminder that access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food is a human right. In Indonesia this year, the spotlight is inevitably tied to the government’s Free Nutritious Meal ( ...
Why Public Communication is the Real Currency of Trust in the Digital Era
Amid the overwhelming flow of information, public communication is no longer an option but an absolute necessity. Governments, institutions, and corporations can no longer rely solely on performance t ...
Learning from the Ferry Irwandi Case: Rethinking Criticism and the Future of Democracy
The recent case of Ferry Irwandi, founder of the Malaka Project, who appeared in public wearing a Money Heist costume, has drawn significant public attention. His symbolic act was intended to express ...
Indonesia’s Parliament and the Perils of Poor Communication
Indonesia’s latest political storm is not just about money. It is about communication, how leaders explain decisions, how they acknowledge anger, and how their silence can inflame crises. The uproar o ...
How Crowded AI Creators Are Reimagining ‘Red and White: One For All’ – A Bold New Chapter in Animated Storytelling
Recently, the Indonesian digital universe has been buzzing with the remake of the animated film trailer "Merah Putih: One For All" made by creators using AI technology. In the midst of criticism of th ...
President Prabowo vs. “Greednomics”
In his State of the Nation Address before the MPR/DPR (15 August 2025), President Prabowo Subianto introduced a term that quickly drew attention: “Greednomics.”Derived from greed (serakah) and eco ...