| ID | 148353 |
| Title Proper | Strategic hedging in Indonesia’s defense diplomacy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gindarsah, Iis |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | 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. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defense and Security Analysis Vol. 32, No.4; Dec 2016: p.336-353 |
| Journal Source | Defense and Security AnalysisVol: 32 No 4 |
| Key Words | Indonesia ; Military Modernization ; Strategic Engagement ; Hedging ; Defense Diplomacy |