Natuna Conflict, Sovereignty Issue or High-Level Political Game? (1)
Natuna Conflict, Sovereignty Issue or High-Level Political Game? (1)
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JAKARTA - Although a lot of interest in bilateral ties, Indonesia suggested should be firm in the conflict in the Natuna islands, including claims related to "traditional fishing area" China.
As is known, relations and economic cooperation between Indonesia and China is currently the highest post under President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). There are several projects involving China who gets a 'highway' now, among them the construction of a fast train network from Jakarta to Bandung.
"Indonesia should take firm action in this regard, because the Chinese believe they have a right, but this does not mean they can violate the sovereignty of a country," said the expert in maritime of the Centre for Policy Studies Maritime China, University Naval War, Boston, Professor Peter Dutton when teleconferencing at the Embassy of the United States (US) in Jakarta, Wednesday (30/3).
He asked the attitude of Indonesian diplomacy related to the South China Sea when the do not seem too soft and unrelenting leadership behind the scenes.
"Leadership as it also has a strong effect, but it's time for Indonesia is to show themselves to the public about its attitude toward the South China Sea," he said.
Earlier, Coordinating Minister Rizal Ramli maritime believes the event deterrence patrol boats Indonesia by Chinese patrol boats in the waters of Natuna, not a manifestation of Chinese government policies or leaders.
The incident, in the eyes of Rizal, nothing more than the act of the technical ranks of the Chinese navy is currently serving in the field.
"I'm sure this is not a strategic policy in high-level Chinese officials," said Rizal in Jakarta, recently.
According to him, the President of China Xi Jinping own calculations related to the relationship between China and Indonesia.
"Because it can harm the friendship between Indonesia and China," said Rizal.
Then, the question is whether this conflict is really happening or just a game of high politics?
"From my perspective, this part of the country strategy or in other words the high politics of President Jokowi," said cultural and social affairs analyst, RB Wahyu Wibowo, recently.
This humanist who also spiritualist, see Natuna conflict today is actually only a small ripple. But it could backfire against Jokowi-JK government if left unchecked.
But if you talk to the sovereignty of the nation, Wahyu also agreed that the government must firmly address this conflict.
"This Natuna not be released, cause people could be turbulent. in Kertanegara periods, he dares cut the ears envoy from Emperor China, Kublai Khan. But this conflict is actually it is a moment for back of national awakening," said the man known as Gus Wahyu.
Natuna conflict also viewed as an attempt to test the spirit of Indonesian nationalism.
"Defending state must be made by citizens according to their respective portions," he said.
TO BE CONTINUED...
As is known, relations and economic cooperation between Indonesia and China is currently the highest post under President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). There are several projects involving China who gets a 'highway' now, among them the construction of a fast train network from Jakarta to Bandung.
"Indonesia should take firm action in this regard, because the Chinese believe they have a right, but this does not mean they can violate the sovereignty of a country," said the expert in maritime of the Centre for Policy Studies Maritime China, University Naval War, Boston, Professor Peter Dutton when teleconferencing at the Embassy of the United States (US) in Jakarta, Wednesday (30/3).
He asked the attitude of Indonesian diplomacy related to the South China Sea when the do not seem too soft and unrelenting leadership behind the scenes.
"Leadership as it also has a strong effect, but it's time for Indonesia is to show themselves to the public about its attitude toward the South China Sea," he said.
Earlier, Coordinating Minister Rizal Ramli maritime believes the event deterrence patrol boats Indonesia by Chinese patrol boats in the waters of Natuna, not a manifestation of Chinese government policies or leaders.
The incident, in the eyes of Rizal, nothing more than the act of the technical ranks of the Chinese navy is currently serving in the field.
"I'm sure this is not a strategic policy in high-level Chinese officials," said Rizal in Jakarta, recently.
According to him, the President of China Xi Jinping own calculations related to the relationship between China and Indonesia.
"Because it can harm the friendship between Indonesia and China," said Rizal.
Then, the question is whether this conflict is really happening or just a game of high politics?
"From my perspective, this part of the country strategy or in other words the high politics of President Jokowi," said cultural and social affairs analyst, RB Wahyu Wibowo, recently.
This humanist who also spiritualist, see Natuna conflict today is actually only a small ripple. But it could backfire against Jokowi-JK government if left unchecked.
But if you talk to the sovereignty of the nation, Wahyu also agreed that the government must firmly address this conflict.
"This Natuna not be released, cause people could be turbulent. in Kertanegara periods, he dares cut the ears envoy from Emperor China, Kublai Khan. But this conflict is actually it is a moment for back of national awakening," said the man known as Gus Wahyu.
Natuna conflict also viewed as an attempt to test the spirit of Indonesian nationalism.
"Defending state must be made by citizens according to their respective portions," he said.
TO BE CONTINUED...
(rnz)
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