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Parahyangan Catholic University Faculty of Social and Political Science Department of International Relations Accredited A SK BAN –PT NO: 451/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/XI/2014 Social Actors as Consideration on Australian Foreign Policy Towards the Execution of Bali Nine Duo Undergraduate Thesis By Ida Ayu Widyantari 2014330133 Bandung 2019 Parahyangan Catholic University Faculty of Political and Social Sciences Department of International Relations Accredited A SK BAN-PT NO: 451/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/XI/2014 Social Actors as Consideration on Australian Foreign Policy Towards the Execution of Bali Nine Duo Thesis By Ida Ayu Widyantari 2014330133 Supervisor Dr. I Nyoman Sudira, Drs., M.Si. Bandung 2019 i ABSTRAK Nama : Ida Ayu Widyantari NPM : 2014330133 Judul : Social Actors as Consideration on Australian Foreign Policy Towards the Execution of Bali Nine Duo Penelitian ini membahas mengenai bagaimana aktor sosial mempengaruhi dan menjadi suatu konsiderasi kebijakan luar negeri Australia terkait kasus eksekusi Bali Nine Duo. Pertanyaan penelitian yang diajukan adalah “Bagaimana aktor sosial mempengaruhi kebijakan luar negeri Australia terkait eksekusi Bali Nine Duo?” Agar mendapatkan jawaban penelitian yang komprehensif, peneliti menggunakan konsep opini publik, media sebagai aktor sosial, dan CNN Effect. Penulis juga menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan memanfaatkan studi literatur dan studi pustaka dalam mencari data yang deskriptif, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan konsep, dan menghasilkan analisis yang dapat menjawab pertanyaan penelitian. Berdasarkan analisis yang dilakukan, peneliti menghasilkan 3 poin temuan. Pertama, dimana akan menjelaskan social aktor dengan konsep opini publik. Dari opini publik, media akan di letakan sebgai aktor dalam keterlibatan mempengaruhi kebijakan luar negeri Australia. Terakhir, akan membahas konsep CNN Effect yang akan di pakai untuk menganalisa bagaimana wadah berita bisa membuat suatu reaksi kepada publik. Kata Kunci: Aktor Sosial, Politik Luar Negeri, Media, Australia, Indonesia, Bali Nine ii ABSTRACT Name : Ida Ayu Widyantari NPM : 2014330133 Title : Social Actors as Consideration on Australian Foreign Policy Towards the Execution of Bali Nine Duo This research discussed regarding on how social actors influencing and become a consideration on Australia’s foreign policy towards the execution of the Bali Nine Duo.The research question that was put forward is, : How do social actors influence Australian foreign policy towards the execution of the Bali Nine Duo? In order to deliver a comprehensive research, the researcher resort to the use of concept of public opinion, media as the social actor and the CNN Effect. The author also used the qualitative methods by utilizing literature studies in finding descriptive data, then analyzed it using the concepts, and produced analysis that can answer the research question. Based on the analysis that had been done, the researcher found three points of conclusion. First, where it explains the the social actors through the public opinion’s concept. From public opinion, it will put the media as an actor in parts of influencing the Australia’s government foreign policy. Lastly, the CNN Effect concept will also put to use in order to analyze how the news outlet with its power can create a reaction from the public. Keywords: Social Actors, Foreign Policy, Media, Australia, Indonesia, Bali Nine iii FOREWORD Highest praise and gratitude to the God almighty for only by His will that this research titled “How Social Actors as Consideration on Australian Foreign Policy Towards the Execution of Bali Nine Duo” has been completed. This thesis was done for the purpose of pursing a bachelor degree in political science in the Department of International Relations, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung In a brief, the aim of this research is to explain discussed regarding on how social actors influencing and become a consideration on Australia’s foreign policy towards the execution of the Bali Nine Duo. During this research, the author will take an approach that is meant to understand the journey of the case, point of view, and line of thoughts in the decision making process. Bandung, 15 October 2019 Ida Ayu Widyantari iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRAK .................................................................................................................... i ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................... iv Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 1.1 Research Background ....................................................................................... 1 1.2 Problem Identification and Time ..................................................................... 8 1.2.1 Problem Identification .................................................................................. 9 1.2.2 Research Limitation .................................................................................... 11 1.2.3 Research Question ...................................................................................... 12 1.3 Purpose & Practical use of the research........................................................ 12 1.3.1 Purpose of the Research .............................................................................. 12 1.3.2 Practical use of the research........................................................................ 12 1.4 Literature Review ............................................................................................ 13 1.5 Theoretical Framework .................................................................................. 17 1.6 Research Methods & Data Collections Technique ....................................... 24 1.6.1 Research Methods ....................................................................................... 24 1.6.2 Data Collections Technique ........................................................................ 25 1.7 Thesis Structure ............................................................................................... 25 Chapter II Bali Nine Case : Chronology, Ringleaders, the Media and Australia ..................................................................................................................................... 27 2.1 Bali Nine Case .................................................................................................. 27 2.2 Ringleaders : Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran ............................... 34 2.3 Australia and The Media ................................................................................ 38 Chapter III Social Actors Influence on Australian Foreign Policy Towards the Execution of the Bali Nine Duo ................................................................................ 43 3.1 Public Opinion Building up Motions for the Media ..................................... 45 3.2 Media As Social Actor ..................................................................................... 49 Chapter IV Conclusion ............................................................................................. 53 Bibliography ................................................................................................................. i Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Research Background Indonesia and Australia are geographically close to each other. Unfortunately, the relation between the two countries cannot always be in tune with one another. Despite of the closeness between both countries, there are many tumbles between the two in many aspects such as in language, culture, religion, history, ethnicity, population size and also in political, legal and social systems. The dynamics between the two countries is considered unique, when once in a while it look cooperative but in another period it could turn into rivalry in some way. There is tension between the two, and one of it involves the Timor Timur case back in 1975.1 At that time Australia was against Indonesia’s policy by bringing Timor Timur back to Indonesia as the 27th province of Indonesia. This case really causing a lot of debate for Australia.2 But in 1979, Australia finally declare that Timor Timur is a part of Indonesia by signing the petition of Celah Timor in 1989.3 During the year of 1979 – 1985, the relationship between Indonesia and Australia seems to be normal. However in 1986 things started turning rather ugly when the reporter from The 1 Setyawati, Siti Muti’Ah, and Dafri Agussalim. "Security Complex Indonesia-Australia Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Dinamika Hubungan Kedua Negara." Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Dan Ilmu Politik 19, no. 2 (2016): 111. 2 Adrianjara, Dinia, and Agus Rahmat. "Australia (Lagi-lagi) Melecehkan Indonesia." VIVA. January 06, 2017. Accessed April 18, 2019. https://www.viva.co.id/indepth/fokus/867268-australia-lagi-lagi- melecehkan-indonesia. 3 ibid 1 2 Sydney Morning Herald, David Jenkins wrote an article regarding to the late President Soeharto and his family.4 Indonesian government was offended by the act of the reporter that was considered as an act of defamation. As a result, the Indonesian government was threatening on breaking the relation between the two countries if the article is not being taken away and also a public apology towards Indonesia. After those situation settles down, another case that includes media in the