Indonesian interests on the Straits of Malacca (reconciling different interests among stakeholders)

Abstract

This dissertation examines Indonesian interests on the Straits of Malacca in terms of security, economy as well as marine conservation and how these interests are determined by its political and ideological perspectives, namely Wawasan Nusantara. This ideological perspective already became a driving factor behind its relentless efforts to gain international recognition of its national maritime boundaries since Indonesia unilaterally proclaimed itself as an archipelagic state in 1957.