Human capacity building offers an opportunity for Indonesia’s demography bonus and enhancement of national defense. This lofty goal necessitates this study to assess how human capacity development could be leveraged as a tool for the demographic bonus towards enhancing national defense. The study utilizes qualitative methodology in addressing the research objectives. To maximize a projected demographic bonus by 2045 for Indonesia, a key strategy for state defense is the maximization of human resources to ensure productivity. Three efforts to this effect have been identified and studied. The Merdeka Belajar (Independent Learning) curriculum and the Merdeka Kampus (Independent Campuses) initiative identified processes for educational reform in Indonesia to face the challenges of the demographic bonus in 2045. Another tangible means for human capacity development is the implementation of the Pancasila Student Profile Project, which actualizes the values of Pancasila in the educational process and everyday life through student activities. The creation of excellent and competent human resources is not only to support the economic aspects and industry needs but also in the interests of national defense. The study concluded through holistic education, strengthened defense consciousness, industry-academia collaborations, and a persistent drive for leadership and values, Indonesia is not just preparing for a demographic bonus but
Indonesia's challenge in leveraging the USA-China rivalry for economic advancement requires a nuanced approach, considering its passive foreign policy, strategic dependence, and domestic development challenges. The country aims to enhance recovery prospects by strengthening food and financial security, rebuilding regional growth, and connectivity, while also accelerating the transformation towards an inclusive and participatory digital economy. The study aims to explore how Indonesia can strategically leverage the USA-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific to enhance its economic opportunities and examine the implications of the rivalry on its economic growth and development. This study employs a qualitative research design, analyzing, and interpreting data from literature reviews. The results show Indonesia's economic growth and development are intricately linked to its approach to leveraging the USA-China rivalry, managing infrastructure dependencies, and promoting the digital economy. To ensure sustainable progress and poverty reduction, well-designed policies and a multi-pronged approach are essential. Balancing relations with both the USA and China will be pivotal in attracting investment and expanding trade while avoiding undue external influence. Emphasizing digital infrastructure, talent, economy, and government sectors can also enhance the digital economy and contribute to Indonesia's long-term success on the global stage. Finally, Indonesia must navigate geopolitical complexities, its passive foreign policy, and domestic challenges to fully capitalize on the benefits of the USA-China rivalry while safeguarding its interests and promoting regional stability.
This research discusses the importance of programming training for soldiers of the Indonesian Army in facing the era of globalization and digital transformation. In this context, programming is recognized as a tool for developing creative and logical thinking skills, which are key in overcoming complex challenges both in the military and society. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of programming training for Indonesian Army soldiers. The methodological approach used combines quantitative and qualitative methods, through an initial survey to identify the number of soldiers taking programming training as well as an in-depth interview approach to explore the impact of programming on military assignments. The results showed that programming training had a positive impact, not only on improving problem-solving skills but also on the development of logical, systematic thinking and analytical skills. From a military perspective, programming gives The Indonesian Army soldiers a competitive edge in addressing modern challenges, such as technology development, intelligence analysis, and data management. Programming training also forms habits of logical thinking that are useful in making everyday decisions. Therefore, programming is not only a technical skill but also a tool to deal with the changing dynamics of future battles and adapt to technological developments.
Extradition is transporting a suspect or defendant to the nation where the crime was committed to be prosecuted and punished. Under international law, states are not required to enter into extradition agreements. There are impediments to the implementation of extradition, such as disparities in sovereignty principles and perspectives on offenses; in addition, this impediment exists at the regional ASEAN level, such as terrorism that can be extradited based on the UN Convention, even without an agreement, recognizing its impact on sovereignty. Therefore, the conclusion of an extradition agreement is crucial. Using normative research methodologies and legal perspectives, this study will explore the prospects and challenges in forging extradition agreements at the ASEAN regional level and compare them to the E.U. processes. The study's results indicate that there is still enormous potential for forming an ASEAN extradition treaty, which has made substantial progress with the 2018 provisional draught. Regional barriers and limits comparable to those encountered by ASEAN are anticipated. Therefore, an extradition convention will assist law enforcement and contribute to regional collaboration. With an extradition agreement, perpetrators can be punished by the proper state, and victims or society can be restored to justice.
The Universal People's Defence and Security System (Sishankamrata) is a critical component of Indonesia's national defence strategy. This study proposes the Index of Basic Military Capacity (IKMR) as a reliable and valid measuring instrument to ensure the readiness of its civilian population in facing protracted warfare. we used the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method to test the relationships between selected variables, validate constructs, and measure the reliability of each variable in developing the IKMR. Our innovative approach enables the government to determine a more effective strategy based on measurement results, ensuring that the civilian population is adequately prepared to defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national safety of the country. This study makes a significant contribution to defence research by proposing conceptual model index as the basic of assessing sishankamrata in an exact population.