By: Dr. Ian Montratama which also has been published first in The Jakarta Post Introduction: The Archipelagic Strategic Imperative Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state, controlling approximately 6.4 million km² of maritime territory, including strategic Alur Laut Kepulauan Indonesia (ALKI) and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The nation’s defense doctrine, Sishankamrata (Total People’s Defense and Security System), and the updated UU Nomor 3 Tahun 2025 emphas