Integrating Food Security Through a Democracy Lens as Sustainable National Defense Architecture in Indonesia

Adelisca Pramesti; Hikmat Zakky Almubaroq; Editha Praditya Duarte

doi:10.55227/ijhess.v5i2.1782

Authors

Adelisca Pramesti Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia
Hikmat Zakky Almubaroq Republic of Indonesia Defense University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Editha Praditya Duarte Republic of Indonesia Defense University, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55227/ijhess.v5i2.1782

Abstract

This article explains the relationship between food security, democracy, and national defense in Indonesia. It focuses on three interconnected themes: strategic linkages between food security and national defense, food insecurity challenges at the local level with implications for democracy, and local integration in achieving sustainable food security. Food security is framed not only as an economic issue but also as a strategic resource that directly shapes social stability, state legitimacy, and defense readiness. At the local level, persistent food insecurity driven by poverty, malnutrition, and uneven development weakens democracy participation and erodes public trust in governance. These vulnerabilities risk generating unrest and social fragmentation, undermining both democratic legitimacy and national defense capacity. Local integration thus becomes critical in bridging the gap between national policies and community realities. Methodologically, this article employs a literature review approach. The literature review synthesizes existing studies, identifies theoretical gaps, and integrates interdisciplinary insights across security, political, and defense studies. The article concludes that embedding food security within a democracy lens must be treated as a vital pillar for safeguarding sovereignty and shaping a sustainable defense architecture. Ultimately, the intersection of food security, democracy, and defense provides a holistic foundation for resilience, stability, and long-term peace.

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