of dialogue in dealing with international problems, and actively participates in maintaining world peace, in resolving international tensions. In organizing the national defence, the Indonesian nation upholds the principles of democracy that promote equality and togetherness. It is taken to resolve the problem through mutual agreement, as part of defence diplomacy, with the principle of expanding the similarities and minimizing differences in order to reduce conflict. Indonesia is committed to living together in peace and respecting the sovereignty of other countries. Indonesia believes that neighbouring countries are friends who share a commitment to maintain security and stability in the region. Building a common ground is an important factor in international relations, both bilateral and multilateral. Indonesia applies the principle of peace as the priority; however, independence is of ultermost important. War is the last resort if diplomatic efforts are deadlocked and being waged to fight the other countries’ forces, which are threatening the Indonesia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the safety of the nation. Indonesia does not show partiality to any block and takes the methods of dialogue in dealing with international problems, and actively participates in maintaining world peace, in resolving international tensions. 35