Policy Implementation Indonesian Naval Diplomacy In Facing The Aukus Challenge To Realize Stability In The Indo-Pacific Region

Abstract

The stability of the Indo-Pacific Region has heated up again after the agreement AUKUS trilateral defense pact. Various reactions from several regional countries in responding to AUKUS. The purpose of this article is because of research that has been carried out to see how Indonesia implements naval diplomacy policies. The research method uses qualitative phenomenology with Van Matter and Van Horn's policy implementation theory. The research results show that there are supporting factors in the implementation of the Nalal Diplomacy policy and inhibiting factors. Supporting factors can be optimized with Naval Diplomacy which prioritizes the combined strength of ASEAN countries and simultaneously carries out Naval Diplomacy against parties with potential conflict. Inhibiting factors are eliminated together. The conclusion is that Indonesia has a great opportunity to implement naval diplomacy as a stabilizer in the Indo-Pacific region to prevent open conflict.