Defense Strategy of The New Capital City In Makassar Strait

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the comprehensive nature of Indonesia's national defense strategy in the Makassar Strait. The study is important because Indonesia has designated Nusantara, which is east of Kalimantan, as its new capital city to replace Jakarta. The position of Nusantara, the new capital, is right in front of the Makassar Strait, which is an archipelagic sea lane that must comply with the provisions of international law of the sea, especially UNCLOS 1982. The research was carried out using a mixed-method involving normative and empirical research. In addition to reviewing various works of literature, the researcher also conducted an in-depth interview with an official of the Indonesian defense ministry. The results of the study show that there are various strategies and national defense policies that have been prepared to protect the capital from all kinds of threats.