Wawasan Nusantara

Summary

In this video, Dr. Warlim MPD explains the concept of Wawasan Nusantara, which is Indonesia's national perspective on its territory and environment, covering land, sea, and the entire nation. Introduced by Engineer Haji Djuanda in 1957, this concept includes the declaration of Indonesia's territorial boundaries, the 12-mile territorial limit, adjacent zones, and exclusive economic zones. The concept ties together Indonesia's ideology, politics, economy, social culture, and defense. Dr. Warlim emphasizes the importance of unity for Indonesia to achieve its national goals of justice and prosperity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Wawasan Nusantara refers to the Indonesian perspective on the nation’s territory, encompassing land, sea, and all of Indonesia's surrounding regions.
• 😀 The concept was first introduced by Indonesian Prime Minister, Insinyur Haji Djuanda, in 1957, known as the 'Djuanda Declaration'.
• 😀 Wawasan Nusantara defines Indonesia’s territory from Sabang to Merauke, spanning the latitude of 6° North and longitude from 95° East to 141° East.
• 😀 This territorial vision considers Indonesia as a unified and inseparable entity, including its land and sea areas.
• 😀 The territorial waters of Indonesia are defined as 12 nautical miles from the outermost islands, beyond which lies a neighboring zone of another 12 miles.
• 😀 Beyond the territorial and neighboring zones, Indonesia has an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extending 200 miles, where foreign fishing and exploration are prohibited.
• 😀 The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) aims to preserve Indonesia’s maritime resources and prevent foreign exploitation.
• 😀 Wawasan Nusantara integrates several domains: ideology, politics, economics, social culture, and defense/security.
• 😀 The concept emphasizes the need for national unity and strength to achieve the national goal of a just and prosperous society.
• 😀 The idea of Wawasan Nusantara calls for a cohesive and resilient Indonesia, firmly committed to national ideals and prosperity.

Q & A

What is Wawasan Nusantara?

Wawasan Nusantara is the perspective of the Indonesian people regarding their country and environment, which includes the land, sea, and the entire territory of Indonesia.

Who first introduced Wawasan Nusantara?

Wawasan Nusantara was first introduced by Engineer Haji Djuanda in 1957 through the Djuanda Declaration.

What was the main purpose of the Djuanda Declaration?

The main purpose of the Djuanda Declaration was to define Indonesia's territorial boundaries, which includes both the land and maritime regions, marking the country as one unified territory.

What are the geographical limits of Indonesia according to Wawasan Nusantara?

According to Wawasan Nusantara, Indonesia's geographical limits span from Sabang to Merauke, within the latitudinal range of 6° North Latitude and the longitudinal range of 141° East Longitude.

What does the 12-mile territorial boundary refer to?

The 12-mile territorial boundary refers to the limit of Indonesia's territorial waters, measured from the outermost points of the Indonesian islands.

What is the significance of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in Indonesia's maritime territory?

The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is an area extending 200 miles from the Indonesian coastline, where foreign vessels are not allowed to engage in fishing or exploration without Indonesia's consent.

What is the role of the 'zone bersebelahan' (adjacent zone) in Wawasan Nusantara?

The 'zone bersebelahan' or adjacent zone is a maritime boundary extending 12 miles beyond the territorial waters, where free passage for foreign ships is allowed, but it still falls under Indonesian jurisdiction.

What is the relationship between Wawasan Nusantara and Indonesia's national unity?

Wawasan Nusantara is not only a territorial concept but also an ideological, political, economic, social, and cultural unity that aims to strengthen Indonesia's national cohesion and security.

How does Wawasan Nusantara contribute to Indonesia's national aspirations?

By unifying the nation across different dimensions—territorial, ideological, political, economic, social, and defense—Wawasan Nusantara supports Indonesia's goal of achieving a just and prosperous society.

What is the role of young generations in understanding Wawasan Nusantara?

The spirit of Wawasan Nusantara encourages the younger generation to embrace national unity and contribute to the collective effort of realizing the national goals of Indonesia.