Indonesia’s Maritime Defense Strategy for Securing North Natuna 2019-2024

The North Natuna Sea has a strategic role for Indonesia because of its natural resources and vital trade routes. its natural resources and vital trade routes. However, external claims, especially from China and China Coast Guard (CCG) activities, challenge Indonesia's sovereignty Indonesia. To counter this, Indonesia issued Presidential Regulations no. 8/2021 and No. 12/2021 to strengthen maritime defense and modernize the navy. Despite these efforts, challenges such as coordination between coordination, operational capabilities and resource allocation still exist. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Indonesia's maritime defense strategy using the ends, Ways, and Means framework. The results show progress in monitoring and patrolling, but shortcomings in fleet, technology and coordination hamper strategy implementation hinder strategy implementation. This research recommends improving inter-agency coordination, monitoring technology and resource allocation to strengthen the sovereignty and security of the North Natuna Sea.