the world. It shows a continuing reflection
of the previous problems caused by various
factors.
Various strategic development issues in
the region become the attention of the world
because of the dynamic intensity. Therefore,
an understanding of the strategic environment
dynamics is an important factor in formulating
policies and strategies of national defence to
support government policy related to Maritime
Fulcrum.
- The potential of the Asia Pacific
region as the world economic
powerhouse can be a trigger for
security challenges, both traditional
and non-traditional.
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The Asia-Pacific region is a strategic
area in terms of economy, politics, and the
military. There are countries with more than
one billion people in this area (India and
China), modern military technology, a large
number of military human resources affecting
the economy and global politics.
In a traditional security perspective,
the Asia-Pacific region has very complex
opportunities and challenges as well as the
risk factors that can lead to conflict between
nations. South China Sea, East China Sea, the
Korean Peninsula disputes, and the tension
around some borders needs to be addressed
wisely. Meanwhile, in the non-traditional
security perspective, this region has a long
history of drug smuggling, human trafficking,