Strategic hedging in Indonesia’s defense diplomacy

Iis Gindarsah

Defense & Security Analysis, 2016, vol. 32, issue 4, 336-353

Abstract: With the rapid pace of regional arms modernization and unresolved territorial disputes, Indonesia is increasingly susceptible to the impact of emerging great power rivalry in Asia-Pacific. Rather than pursuing a robust military build-up, Indonesian policy-makers assert that diplomacy is the country’s first line of defense. This article argues that defense diplomacy serves two agenda of Indonesia’s hedging strategy -- strategic engagement and military modernization. This way, Indonesian defense and security officials seek to moderate the impact of geopolitical changes while maintaining the country’s defensive ability against regional uncertainties.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/14751798.2016.1233695

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