Diplomasi Publik Jepang dalam Menghadapi Kritik Tiongkok dan Korea Selatan atas Pembuangan Limbah Nuklir ke Laut Pasifik
Keywords:
Diplomasi Publik, Jepang, Tiongkok, Korea Selatan, Limbah NuklirAbstract
Japan's dumping of nuclear waste from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific a triggered criticism from China and South Korea for threatening the environment and regional health. In response, Japan implemented a public diplomacy strategy to manage international perceptions and maintain the legitimacy of its policies. This article analyzes the strategy using Mark Leonard's public diplomacy model that includes three stages: News Management, Strategic Communication and Relationship Building. Through a qualitative and case study approach, the research found that Japan relied on scientific transparency, cooperation with the IAEA, and global and digital media communication as diplomatic tools.
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