National security faces increasingly diverse challenges, from\ngeopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and great power rivalries to\ncyber threats, terrorism, transnational crime, and the impacts of\nclimate change on food and energy security. Coordinating Minister for\nPolitical and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago considers strengthening\ndefence, strategic diplomacy, and cyber security as crucial elements in\nmaintaining national stability.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the 2029 elections, the government faces the challenge of\npreserving stability without curtailing democratic space. Djamari\nstressed the importance of countering disinformation, hoaxes, hate\nspeech, and digital influence operations through public literacy, early\ndetection, inter-agency coordination, and proportional law\nenforcement.<\/p>\n
Revisions to the Election Law and strengthened governance are part of\nefforts to prepare for a more democratic and credible electoral process.\nDjamari noted that political and security stability is not only vital\nfor the continuity of democracy but also serves as a foundation for\ninvestment certainty, economic growth, and national development.<\/p>\n
When asked about mapping future national security challenges amidst\nrising geopolitical dynamics and cyber threats, Djamari explained that\nthe government has identified several key issues. These include\nintensifying great power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, disputes in the\nSouth China Sea, and disruptions to international trade routes, which\nnecessitate strengthening defence and strategic diplomacy, including the\ndevelopment of a smart defence system for the new capital, IKN. The\nincreasing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, the\nfinancial sector, energy, and democratic systems requires enhanced\nnational cyber security capacity. Other challenges include the spread of\ndisinformation, digital influence operations, terrorism, radicalism, and\ntransnational crimes such as drug and human trafficking. Non-traditional\nthreats like climate change, natural disasters, and food and energy\nsecurity also increasingly affect national stability.<\/p>\n
Regarding strategies to maintain security without restricting\ndemocratic space and freedom of expression ahead of elections, Djamari\nstated that the goal is to ensure elections are free, fair, and\npeaceful. He noted that security and democracy are complementary, as\npolitical rights cannot be optimally exercised without a secure\nenvironment. The government is employing a preventive, collaborative,\nand law-based approach through early conflict detection, strengthening\ninter-agency coordination, and protecting the information space. Freedom\nof expression, criticism, and electoral participation are guaranteed\nconstitutionally as long as they are exercised responsibly and within\nthe bounds of the law.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the 2024 elections, the Coordinating Ministry for\nPolitical and Security Affairs actively strengthened inter-agency\ncoordination throughout the electoral stages, including central and\nregional coordination meetings and field monitoring on voting day. In\npreparation for the 2029 elections, cross-agency coordination has been\ninitiated to address potential issues. The ministry will continue to\noptimise coordination, particularly with security forces, to ensure\nstability and democratic guarantees.<\/p>\n
On the matter of ensuring effective synergy among the Indonesian\nNational Armed Forces, the Indonesian National Police, the State\nIntelligence Agency, and other ministries and agencies, Djamari\nexplained that the ministry ensures aligned and mutually reinforcing\npolicies. This coordination is mandated by Presidential Regulation\nNumber 141 of 2024, which tasks the ministry with synchronising policy\nformulation, determination, and implementation in the political and\nsecurity sectors. Coordination is carried out through regular\ninter-ministerial and agency meetings to align policy positions and\nformulate joint recommendations. For issues requiring intelligence\nsynergy and more immediate handling, coordination is conducted through\nforums involving the State Intelligence Agency, the Armed Forces\nStrategic Intelligence Agency, the Police Security Intelligence Agency,\nthe National Cyber and Crypto Agency, and other relevant bodies as\nneeded. The effectiveness of this coordination is measured not by the\nfrequency of meetings, but by the quality of follow-up actions, ensuring\nthat policy recommendations are implemented and that the government\u2019s\nresponse to national security threats is well-coordinated and\ntimely.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/stability-as-the-foundation-for-democracy-and-development-1786661497", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }