The Role Of The Indonesian Navy In Strengthening Indonesia's Maritime Resilience In The New Capital City (IKN)

Abstract

The plan to relocate Indonesia's capital (IKN) aims to promote equitable development by establishing growth centers outside Java. Although the idea of moving the capital has long been discussed, it gained momentum in 2017 through the Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas. However, relocating IKN has implications for military geography, threat landscapes, and the need for adapted national defense strategies. Maritime defense plays a vital role in ensuring the governance of Indonesia’s territorial waters. The Indonesian Navy has a crucial role in defense, law enforcement, and maintaining maritime security within national jurisdiction. This study aims to analyze the Indonesian Navy's role, especially in safeguarding IKN from threats in the Indonesian Archipelagic Sea Lanes (ALKI II). Research methods include interviews, observations, documentation, and literature review, with data analyzed by grouping and interpretation based on key constructs. Findings indicate the Indonesian Navy’s essential roles, including military, policing, diplomatic, and support roles. The analysis underscores the military role in securing and enforcing laws around ALKI II and highlights the policing role in anticipating traditional and non-traditional threats, ensuring security for foreign vessels traversing ALKI II.