KEBJAKAN KETAHANAN NASIONAL - KOMPONEN KETAHANAN NASIONAL GATRA PERTAHANAN DAN KEAMANAN

Summary

This lecture focuses on Indonesia's national defense and security, exploring the key components of national resilience (ketahanan nasional). It discusses the concepts of defense and security, highlighting the importance of maintaining national sovereignty and protecting against both military and non-military threats. The lecture covers various dimensions of defense and security, including military readiness, social stability, and cyber threats. It also addresses current challenges such as terrorism, separatism, and cyber warfare, and suggests strategies for strengthening Indonesia's defense posture, fostering synergy between military and civil sectors, and enhancing national awareness of security.

Takeaways

• 😀 The concept of defense includes efforts to protect the sovereignty of the nation, territorial integrity of the NKRI (Indonesian National State), and the safety of the people from both military and non-military threats.
• 😀 Security refers to a condition free from threats or disturbances, both from within the country and external forces, encompassing social stability, law, and order.
• 😀 The key components of national defense include the Indonesian National Army (TNI), the reserve components such as citizens, national resources, and infrastructure.
• 😀 The supporting components of national defense consist of institutions and other elements of society that help bolster national defense efforts.
• 😀 Dimensions of national security involve internal security stability (law enforcement, conflict prevention), public safety (including countering terrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrimes, and radicalism), and cybersecurity (combating disinformation and foreign propaganda).
• 😀 National security faces various challenges, including military threats (both conventional and modern), separatism, terrorism, cyber-attacks, and cross-border crimes.
• 😀 Military threats include issues such as the Natuna incident and illegal fishing, while terrorism and radicalism often exploit religious ideologies and have been evidenced in attacks like the Bali bombing.
• 😀 Strategies for improving national defense and security include enhancing the professionalism and modernization of TNI, fostering synergy between TNI and police, and developing defense policies based on geopolitical and geostrategic considerations.
• 😀 Strengthening civil society participation, such as preparing citizens as reserve components for national defense, improving national security literacy, and fostering a sense of patriotism and defense awareness, is crucial for national security.
• 😀 Integration of defense and security in the modern era involves hybrid threats that combine military and non-military actions like cyber warfare and ideological conflicts, requiring a comprehensive defense approach that involves both military and civilian sectors.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lecture?

The main focus of the lecture is on Indonesia's national defense and security policies, specifically discussing the components of national defense, the dimensions of security, the challenges faced, and strategies for strengthening defense and security.

What are the key components of national defense in Indonesia?

The key components of national defense in Indonesia include the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), citizen reserves, national resources, and supporting institutions like other societal elements that help in defense efforts.

How is security defined in the context of national defense?

Security is defined as the condition of being free from threats, both internal and external, and includes maintaining social stability, law, and order, as well as public safety.

What are the three dimensions of security in national defense?

The three dimensions of security in national defense are: 1) internal security stability, including law enforcement and conflict prevention; 2) public and social security, dealing with threats like terrorism and cybercrime; and 3) cyber and information security, which involves protecting against disinformation and digital threats.

What challenges does Indonesia face in terms of defense and security?

Indonesia faces several challenges including military threats, separatism, terrorism, cyber threats, disinformation, and dualism in the roles of the TNI and Polri. There are also ongoing issues like illegal fishing and regional security tensions.

What strategies are proposed to strengthen Indonesia's defense and security?

The strategies to strengthen defense and security include modernizing and professionalizing the TNI, increasing cooperation between the TNI and Polri, developing defense policies based on geopolitics, preparing citizens as a reserve force, and improving national security literacy.

How can society and students contribute to national defense and security?

Society and students can contribute by engaging in non-military defense efforts, building national defense awareness, participating in maintaining environmental and social security, and being critical of information to prevent the spread of propaganda that weakens nationalism.

What is the concept of 'total defense' in Indonesia’s defense strategy?

The concept of 'total defense' refers to the integration of both military and civilian components in the national defense system, ensuring comprehensive protection of the nation against various types of threats, including military and non-military challenges.

What role does technology play in Indonesia's future defense strategy?

Technology plays a critical role in Indonesia's future defense strategy, particularly in ensuring the country's readiness to deal with digital threats and modern warfare, making technological advancements crucial for national defense.

What is expected from Indonesia's foreign policy in relation to defense and security?

Indonesia's foreign policy is expected to align with defense strategies, particularly in enhancing diplomatic relations and responding to regional military tensions, such as those in the South China Sea and Natuna, to safeguard the nation's territorial integrity.

What are the two key questions students are asked to analyze in the task at the end of the lecture?

The two key questions are: 1) How ready is Indonesia to face non-traditional threats like cyber-attacks, hoaxes, and foreign ideological infiltration based on current defense and security policies? 2) Does Indonesia's policy for managing border stability, especially in Natuna, reflect a comprehensive defense system (pertahanan semesta)?