Indonesia maritime security

The Maritime Implications of Indonesia’s Presidential Election

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The Maritime Implications of Indonesia’s Presidential Election

On February 14, nearly 200 million people are expected to vote in Indonesia’s presidential election. Considering that Indonesia is the world’s third-largest democracy, fourth-largest nation by population, and largest Muslim-majority nation, this is a significant affair. While Indonesia has arguably punched below its weight in terms of shaping the region’s maritime interactions in recent years, … Read more

Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization

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Challenges to Underwater Sovereignty and Indonesia’s Naval Modernization

Advertisement On August 28, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources released a new, government-sanctioned, “standard map,” which drew immediate attention for a particular detail: a 10-dash line in the South China Sea. Previously known as the “nine-dash line,” the Chinese maritime claim encroaches upon the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and … Read more