KEBIJAKAN PUBLIK DAN PERTAHANAN NASIONAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN WILAYAH PERBATASAN: ANALISIS STRATEGI KEAMANAN NASIONAL

Authors

  • Yunianto Utomo Program Studi Ilmu Pertahanan, Program Doktor, Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35450/jip.v13i02.1059

Keywords:

Keamanan perbatasan, pertahanan nasional, kebijakan publik, Manajemen Perbatasan Terkoordinasi, teori sekuritisasi, teknologi pengawasan canggih, kerja sama diplomatik

Abstract

Indonesia's border areas are increasingly challenged by both traditional threats, such as territorial disputes, and non-traditional threats including illegal exploitation of resources, transnational crime, and climate-induced migration. This study aims to analyze the intersection of public policy and national security in managing these border zones by identifying best practices and proposing strategic frameworks for sustainable governance. A brief review of existing literature reveals the growing importance of integrating defense strategies with socio-economic development and diplomatic cooperation. The study employs a qualitative literature review approach, drawing on theoretical components such as Coordinated Border Management (CBM), securitization theory, and institutional governance theory to synthesize perspectives from academic journals, policy reports, and global case studies. Key findings highlight that advanced technologies, such as satellite surveillance, artificial intelligence, and biometric systems, have significantly enhanced border monitoring but must be balanced with ethical considerations. Additionally, the study identifies factors like geopolitical dynamics, economic disparities, and environmental stressors as critical influences on border security. The study emphasizes that effective border management requires a multidimensional strategy that blends military readiness, public-private collaboration, diplomacy, and sustainable development. The novelty of this research lies in its holistic integration of emerging technologies with policy and defense frameworks, offering a forward-looking model for adaptive and cooperative border governance in the face of evolving global challenges.

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Published

2025-09-04

How to Cite

Utomo, Y. (2025). KEBIJAKAN PUBLIK DAN PERTAHANAN NASIONAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN WILAYAH PERBATASAN: ANALISIS STRATEGI KEAMANAN NASIONAL. Inovasi Pembangunan : Jurnal Kelitbangan, 13(02). https://doi.org/10.35450/jip.v13i02.1059