Analyzing Presidential Discourse on the Paris Agreement: Trump’s Skepticism vs. Jokowi’s Support

Authors

  • Sitti Zarina Alimuddin Department of Social and Political Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
  • Ali Maksum International Relations Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18196/jgpp.v10i3.17936

Keywords:

Critical Discourse Analysis, United States, political leaders, public opinion

Abstract

This research analyzes President Trump and Jokowi’s speeches on the Paris Agreement. The descriptive qualitative approach was employed in this study. The Critical Discourse Analysis model examines the connections among language, ideology, and power. Van Dijk’s Discourse Analysis Model was used in critical discourse analysis to examine President Trump’s speech. NVivo 12 was further utilized to gather and evaluate the data. The study highlighted a significant contrast in how presidents handle the Paris Agreement. Despite a lack of factual evidence, Trump tried to amplify the perception that the United States is unfairly targeted in environmental efforts, while President Jokowi supported and favored the agreement. Through discourse analysis, the stance of political leaders and public opinion could influence the acceptance of the Paris Agreement.

 

Author Biography

Ali Maksum, International Relations Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Ali Maksum, Ph.D is an assistant professor in International Relations Department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia. In 2016, he earned his master’s degree in International Relations from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Finally, he earned his doctoral degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia. His interests in research include International Relations in Southeast Asia with a particular interest in migration, foreign policy, and comparative politics. Beyond Southeast Asia, he is interested in South Asia and the Islamic World. Ali Maksum's publication include 1MDB (1 Malaysia Development Berhad), Scandal, and Its Impact on Malaysian Domestic Politics (2020), Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities (2020), The Architecture of Paradiplomacy Regime in Indonesia: A Content Analysis (2020).

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2023-10-11

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Alimuddin, S. Z., & Maksum, A. (2023). Analyzing Presidential Discourse on the Paris Agreement: Trump’s Skepticism vs. Jokowi’s Support. Journal of Governance and Public Policy, 10(3), 317–331. https://doi.org/10.18196/jgpp.v10i3.17936

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