THE USE OF VOICE OF AMERICA (VOA) IN REPORTING THE U.S.’ – INDONESIA RELATIONS TO THE INDONESIAN PUBLIC (2001 – 2009): ANALYSIS ON PROGRAMS “APA KABAR AMERIKA”, “DUNIA KITA” AND “WARUNG VOA”

Abstract

The tragedy of the attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 9, 2001 was an event that will always be remembered by the United States. September 9 incident, making the United States tightened security. It is used by the media to cover September 9 events. Then, VOA that the US media, an intermediary to make America's image in the eyes of the world back good again. As international broadcasters who operationalization held by America, VOA seeks to provide a news value in reporting. Through news coverage, VOA directly or indirectly influence the formation of the policy and the message implicit in the VOA to reach the audience around the world. VOA in use by the United States since World War II, and after the 9/11 attacks US foreign policy changes and where the role of America VOA in image formation. The invasion will be undertaken by the United States, sometimes less is supported by the world community, especially the Muslim community. Like, the US invasion of Iraq, Afghanistan and other Muslim countries, with the pretext of fighting terrorists. So that America's image in the eyes of the Muslim world to decline, but the VOA has a role to raise the reputation of America.