THE INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY IN SECURING INDONESIAN ARCHIPELAGO SEA LANES (ASLs/ALKI)

Abstract

As a large archipelagic country in the world, Indonesia can become a maritime axis for the world. This great potential is very possible, given Indonesia’s position in a strategic crossroads for world shipping in the Asia Pacific region. The concept of an archipelagic state is getting stronger and obtaining international legality, but that legality must also be balanced by the government by establishing 3 Indonesian Archipelago Sea Route (ASLs) routes for the major interests of international shipping. This consequence is the big responsibility of the Indonesian government to be able to secure all maritime threats that arise. This study is to determine the impressions and efforts of the government in securing ASLS as part of the national security task. This research uses qualitative methods, and with a literature study design. This study finds that there are negative and positive impressions on the establishment of ASLs, the formation of new institutions that become the leading sector in efforts to safeguard Indonesia’s territorial waters. Synergy and interoperability of all law enforcement and sovereignty agencies are needed in maintaining the stability of the security of Indonesian waters from traditional and non-traditional threats.