
Outward-Looking Strategy: Key to Post-MEF Naval Posture
Opening Remarks
Andi Raihanah Ashar

Andi Raihanah Ashar
Outward-Looking Strategy: Key to Post-MEF Naval Posture
Summary
Our Research Coordinator, Andi Raihanah Ashar, underlined the importance of having a more outward-looking navy and national defence strategy, as well as for Indonesia to continue to enhance its defence partnership with other countries.
Speaker
Col. Agung Karyanto

Col. Agung Karyanto
Outward-Looking Strategy: Key to Post-MEF Naval Posture
Summary
In our latest webinar, Col. Agung Karyanto explained how the government uses an outward-looking approach and weighs potential external threats in formulating national defence policies and strategies. M. Karyanto also emphasised that an advanced domestic defence industry is one of the enablers for Indonesia to have a strong national defence.
Speaker
Lt. Col. Ahmad Makmur Ikhlas

Lt. Col. Ahmad Makmur Ikhlas
Outward-Looking Strategy: Key to Post-MEF Naval Posture
Summary
In our latest discussion, Lt. Col. Ahmad Makmur Ikhlas pointed out the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) plan to operate more advanced platforms that, if needed, can be deployed to waters outside Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to help it become a blue water navy and better protect the country’s national interests.
Speaker
Edna Caroline

Edna Caroline
Outward-Looking Strategy: Key to Post-MEF Naval Posture
Summary
In our latest discussion, Edna Caroline highlighted why it is important for Indonesia to have an outward-looking defence strategy with a special focus on building air and naval power that could also be deployed outside its territory. Ms. Caroline also mentioned several challenges for Indonesia to have a more outward-looking and modern navy.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Outward-Looking Strategy: Key to Post-MEF Naval Posture
Summary
In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali underlined the need for Indonesia to continue modernizing its navy to anticipate the rising geopolitical tension in the Indo-Pacific Region and boost the development of its indigenous defence industry. M. Ali also explained some political uncertainty about the government’s support for the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) ambition to become a blue water navy.