Sengketa Bhutan-Tiongkok-India: Konflik Doklam

Abstract

The emergence of the Indo-Pacific terminology since 2007 until 2013, which is still growing stronger up until now, has created a new "tension" dynamic among various actors in the region. The term Indo-Pacific at least reflects the exisiting new geopolitics transformation discourse in the regions between Indian and Pacific Oceans. With its strategic position, Indonesia is also active in the development of Indo-Pacific's discourse and diplomacy. Considering the broad geographical area coverage of the Indo-Pacific concept and various stateactors including involvement of their power distribution and structure, comprehensive and critical analysis of Indo-Pacific phenomenon observation are therefore required. What is the purpose of Indonesia through its Indo-Pacific diplomatic action? Are there any current urgent needs which warrant involvement in these broad geopolitical issues? Does Indo-Pacific answer the needs of Indonesia and ASEAN in the middle of their various multilateral agendas? This paper would like to elaborate on the importance of Indonesia's or ASEAN's involvement in the Indo-Pacific by considering real situations, real needs and obstacles to be faced, especially in regards to politics-security challenges.