Modern Defense Needs Strengthening of Civil Capability
Indonesia needs to transform its civil-military relations. A comprehensive defense concept must be implemented in the form of civil capability mobilization, especially in the aspect of technology mastery.
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The situation at a discussion themed “Geopolitical Changes, Defense and Threats toward Indonesia 2045” on Wednesday (12/2/2020) at the Kompas editorial offices in Jakarta. The discussion’s attendees were Joint Defense Area II (Kogabwilhan II) commander Air Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, University of Indonesia social and political sciences lecturer Inaya Rakhmani, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) international relations head Shafiah Muhibat, Presidential Staff senior advisor Manuel Kaisiepo and Indonesian Defense University lecturer Kusnanto Anggoro.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS – In order to face the threat of modern warfare as a consequence of Industry 4.0, Indonesia needs to transform its civil-military relations. A comprehensive defense concept must be implemented in the form of civil capability mobilization, especially in the aspect of technology mastery.
Civil involvement in defense can extend beyond physical matters, such as involvement in basic military training. As Indonesia prepares for its centenary in 2045, defense threats will increasingly involve cyber technology, electronics, chemicals and biological matters.