Pengabdian kepada masyarakat mengenai proses pengambilan keputusan dalam kebijakan luar negeri ini bertujuan untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran akan pentingnya kebijakan luar negeri kepada siswa-siswi Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) di kota Padang. Kebijakan luar negeri sering diidentikkan dengan hal-hal yang bersifat kompleks dan jauh dari ruang lingkup masyarakat umum. Tim pengabdian masyarakat berharap kegiatan ini dapat membantu siswa-siswi SMA untuk memahami proses pengambilan keputusan dalam kebijakan luar negeri. Kegiatan pengabdian dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah dan role play tentang proses pengambilan keputusan dalam penyusunan kebijakan luar negeri. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah konsep dari Graham Allison mengenai proses pembuatan kebijakan luar negeri. Kegiatan ini dirancang dalam beberapa tahapan. Pada tahap awal, tim pengabdian mempersiapkan perencanaan. Tahapan kedua yaitu persiapan pendidikan dan tahapan selanjutnya adalah pelaksanaan kegiatan. Dapat disimpulkan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dapat memberi pemahaman mengenai pentingnya kebijakan luar negeri. Hasil dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menunjukkan bahwa wawasan peserta kegiatan dalam hal kebijakan luar negeri mengalami peningkatan. Hal tersebut didasarkan kepada beberapa capaian indikator yaitu pemahaman terkait aktor yang berperan dalam perumusan kebijakan luar negeri, faktor yang mempengaruhi kebijakan luar negeri serta dampak dan strategi negara dalam mencapai kepentingan nasional.

Security study is one main course in the international relations discipline because it consists of an important conceptual framework that is crucial in understanding the relationship between states and global politics. Previous learning method which has applied to this course demand domination of lecturers and face to face in every learning process. Meanwhile, in the current era of technological development, the world demands a flexible type of learning in terms of time, place, and circumstances. This article examines the effectiveness of video presentation techniques on learning security studies concepts. The population of this study is a student of the international relations department Universitas Andalas who enrolls in the security studies course this semester. The technique of data collection is by using questioner, pre-test and post-tests. This study found that by applying a video presentation technique 88% of students agree that it helps them in understanding basic concepts of security (deterrence, nuclear proliferation, security dilemma, warfare, bandwagoning, buck-passing, International Cooperation, dependency, interdependency, dan arm race). Based on the post test more than 58% of students present maximum grade, it indicates the effectiveness of video presentation techniques on learning of security concepts.

The study of International Relations claims that the main agenda of learning is to create world peace, but classical IR classes talk more about narratives about war. The initiation of this community service activity departed from a critique of classical IR studies, which believed that if we want peace, we must learn about peace, not war. Conflict is something natural and unavoidable. Likewise, students managing their organizations face various conflicts. Conflicts cause students to trap in physical feuds, such as brawls and beatings of students or verbally slandering or cursing. When conflicts resolve with violence, students managing their organizations have not applied the values ​​and practices of non-violence. Understanding and managing conflict are vital for students not to become destructive. This activity targets students who are part of student organizations in the city of Padang. Activities using various methods, including material presentations, interactive discussions, and student case analysis presentations. The participants conducted an evaluation pre-test and post-test to assess the activity's effectiveness. There was a change in students' perspective and knowledge of conflict and conflicting styles at the end of the activity.