Government Public Relations: Indonesian Government Crisis Communication Strategy Towards the Impact of Hazardous Geopolitical Condition in Iran due to 2026 Conflict
Dyah Meita Nugraheni

UIN Salatiga

Abstract

In this globalization era, the world unstable geopolitical condition could have a significant impact towards economic resilience of a country. This paper reflects on how Indonesian government communicates the energy related issues recently happens in Indonesia due to conflict among Iran-U. S- Israel publicly through digital media due to the increase of internet and social media users in communal activities. This research aims to analyze the substance of the content, and the messages conveyed. Crisis communication strategy in government public relations will be used as the research scope and limitation. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach that focuses on analyzing the use of Instagram social media by related ministries and government agencies in Indonesia. This method aims to provide a comprehensive picture of government digital activities implementing the crisis communication strategy. The research results show how related ministries and government agencies respond to the crisis aiming to gain public trust. The results of this research suggest that the government can improve the substance of the digital media content so that it can more optimally convey information while maintaining a conducive situation during the crisis.

Keywords: government public relations, crisis communication, political communication

Topic: Strategic Communication in the Digital Sphere: Cultivating Civic Trust through Data-Driven Approaches (Digital Communication- Public Communication Strategy- Civic Trust)