The Indonesian Government’s Response and Foreign Policy Values to The Formation of AUKUS

Authors

  • Michael Sanrio Ramelan Peace and Conflict Resolution Study Program/Faculty of National Security, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia
  • Paji Suwarno Peace and Conflict Resolution Study Program/Faculty of National Security, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia
  • Irwan Triadi Peace and Conflict Resolution Study Program/Faculty of National Security, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia
  • Pujo Widodo Peace and Conflict Resolution Study Program/Faculty of National Security, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia
  • Achmed Sukendro Peace and Conflict Resolution Study Program/Faculty of National Security, Indonesia Defense University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v4i3.1196

Abstract

This research discusses the Indonesian government's response and foreign policy implications for the formation of AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) using a qualitative descriptive approach and constructivism theory. This research using qualitative descriptive method. Through a literature review, this research identifies that the formation of AUKUS has raised concerns among the Indonesian government regarding the potential for conflict escalation and its impact on regional stability, especially in the context of geopolitical competition between AUKUS and China in the Indo-Pacific region. This analysis highlights how constructivist views influence Indonesia's perception of developing regional security dynamics, where large countries compete with each other in global power arrangements. The results of this research provide insight into how Indonesia formulates diplomatic strategies to face new challenges in the regional security sphere, including efforts to maintain the balance of power and strengthen multilateral cooperation in responding to increasingly complex foreign policy dynamics. In conclusion, this research not only describes the Indonesian government's response to AUKUS contextually, but also outlines the foreign policy values ​​that underlie Indonesia's attitudes and policies in facing changing global security dynamics.

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Published

2024-12-23

How to Cite

Ramelan, M. S., Paji Suwarno, Irwan Triadi, Pujo Widodo, & Achmed Sukendro. (2024). The Indonesian Government’s Response and Foreign Policy Values to The Formation of AUKUS. International Journal Of Humanities Education and Social Sciences, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v4i3.1196

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