Abstract:
Institut Français is French public industrial and commercial organization (EPIC) that
focuses on the spread and promotion of French culture and language abroad. In
carrying out its duties the Institut Français must be in accordance with the objectives
set by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Overall, the cultural activities
carried out by the Institut Français d'Indonésie (IFI) are efforts of French’s soft power
in Indonesia through cultural diplomacy. Therefore, the focus of work organized by the
IFI in Indonesia is divided into culture, linguistics, and education. Given the
importance of the role of the IFI in bringing the soft power mission of France in
Indonesia through cultural diplomacy, this study will therefore discuss the programs
implemented by IFI in Indonesia during 2016 – 2018. In order to support the research,
this study will be using qualitative research methodology and will be based on
secondary resources. This study uses descriptive analysis by using the theory of Soft
Power and Cultural Diplomacy to understand how IFI contributes to French cultural
diplomacy in Indonesia. The program implementation by IFI will not only affect the
promotion of French culture but also realizing shared interest as implied in strategic
partnership between France and Indonesia.
