A Prescription for Greater U.S.-Indonesian Engagement

Abstract

In light of China's militarization and increasingly aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, the United States must strengthen cooperation in the region to counter Chinas behavior and growing influence. Indonesia's strategic location, democratic government and strong economy make it an ideal partner for the United States. Indonesia's maritime domain challenges provide an opportunity for the United States to gain influence with Indonesia. This paper identifies and discusses Indonesia's four self-identified maritime threats. In alignment with U.S. National Security Strategy, the United States can provide training to the Indonesian navy, developing a more capable partner to combat common threats against a common adversary, China. This paper proposes the United States, vis a vis U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, should implement a Maritime Partnership Program with Indonesia to further develop the U.S.-Indonesia strategic relationship while curtailing Chinas diplomatic inroads in the Jokowi administration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 26, 2018
Accession Number
AD1077880

Entities

People

  • Krista P. Sturbois

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Indonesia
  • Islands
  • Maritime Domain Awareness
  • Maritime Security
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Security
  • Southeast Asia
  • United States Pacific Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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