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Indo-Pacific paradox: Anticipating Australia’s increased militarization through the hardening of defense bases in Northern Territory
The Indo-Pacific region is a contested region marked by the rise of China, the persistent influence of the United States, and the increasing economic and security interests of other regional players including Indonesia and Australia. Indonesia is considered one of Australia’s closest neighbors, however relations between the two countries are not always considered harmonious. Australia’s strategic pivot towards militarization in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in the Northern Territory, presents significant geopolitical challenges for Indonesia.
This paper offers an innovative perspective in analyzing Kemlu’s complex defense-centered problems through several lenses: (i) internal; (ii) bilateral with Australia; (iii) and regional through Indo-Pacific paradox. Through this layered of lenses and employing a strategic foresight method, the analysis indicates that Kemlu has yet formulated its comprehensive defense diplomacy. This is where the paper’s strategic value is defined: in its policy recommendation. The policy recommendation therefore is twofold: (i) strategically—it urges Kemlu to formulate a holistic defense diplomacy which could address all layers of problems internally, bilaterally and regionally; (ii) technically—it advocates Kemlu to reassess the role of Indonesian Consulate in Darwin that should be able to benefit in anticipating Australia’s increased militarization in its Northern Territory.
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