THE INDONESIA’S GLOBAL MARITIME AXIS (GMA) POLICY UNDER JOKOWI
Journal Title: International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS) - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
President Jokowi has introduced Indonesia Global Maritime Axis (GMA) Policy in 2016 to enhance maritime security. As an archipelago’s Country, Indonesia need to have a very strong policy to protect its territory. This paper will attempt to explain the mechanisms taken by Indonesia to protect its national interests and maritime sovereignty using GMA policy from 2016- 2018. It has three objectives: namely 1) to describe the Global Maritime Axis (GMA) Policy; 2) to discuss the Challenges of GMA Policy in Maritime Security; and 3) to discuss the Major Power responses towards GMA Policy. This study will use secondary data. Secondary data was collected from literature reviews based on scientific publications, theses, journal articles, and online material, such as newspaper articles. Primary data was also obtained from professional respondents from abroad through electronic media such as email. The findings of this study show that, 1) GMA Policy indirectly has raised Indonesia’s economy, 2) GMA Policy has maintain Indonesia's maritime sovereignty as well as control over the sea resources, while also ensuring safety in maritime security and 3) Indonesia has comprehensive cooperation with regional countries in order to gain earn the trust and continued with ambition as a maritime country.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhamad Nazrul B. Basar, Noraini bt zulkafli
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