The Purpose of Wawasan Nusantara as Geopolitics, Also Understand Its Functions and Benefits for the Indonesian Nation

Kapanlagi.com - Maintaining a love for the homeland is a must. There are many ways to do it, one of which is by implementing Wawasan Nusantara. Wawasan Nusantara is the Indonesian perspective on various aspects within themselves. In addition, the purpose of Wawasan Nusantara needs to be known by the entire society.

By looking at oneself, the love for the homeland will be preserved naturally. In addition, Wawasan Nusantara will also foster a sense of nationalism in every Indonesian citizen. Therefore, it is very important for us to understand the purpose of Wawasan Nusantara.

The purpose of Wawasan Nusantara is also closely related to the geopolitical condition in Indonesia. To understand it better, here is an explanation of Wawasan Nusantara, which has been summarized from various sources.

1. What is Archipelagic Outlook?

What is Archipelagic Outlook? (credit: flickr)

As mentioned earlier, archipelagic outlook is closely related to how the Indonesian nation perceives aspects within itself. This includes the perspective on the people, nation, and the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), which encompasses land, sea, and air, as a political, social, economic, cultural, and defense security entity.

From the origin of the word, 'wawasan' comes from the Javanese word 'wawas' which means seeing or looking. Meanwhile, 'wawasan' means perspective or way of seeing. So it can be interpreted that archipelagic outlook is a way of looking at oneself. Therefore, archipelagic outlook becomes a path for the Indonesian nation to discover and recognize its own identity.

2. The Objectives of Archipelagic Outlook as Geopolitics

The goal of the Indonesian archipelago insight is closely related to the country's geopolitical conditions. This is stated in the preamble of the 1945 Constitution. In the preamble of the 1945 Constitution, it is mentioned that the goal of the state is "to protect all Indonesian people and all Indonesian bloodlines and to realize the common welfare, enlighten the life of the nation, and participate in implementing a world order based on eternal peace and social justice."

In the realm of geopolitics, the goals of the archipelago insight are divided into two types, internal geopolitics and external geopolitics. Well, to understand the differences and comprehend both, let's take a look at the following explanation.

3. The Goals of the Archipelago Insight as External Geopolitics

The Purpose of Archipelagic Insight (credit: freepik)

The goal of the Indonesian archipelago insight as external geopolitics is related to national interest assurance, especially in the current era of globalization. In addition, the Indonesian people also strive to participate in implementing a world order based on independence, eternal peace, and mutually respecting cooperation among nations.

To achieve all of that, the Indonesian people continue to strive to protect their national interests. On the other hand, Indonesia also continues to engage in international life in all aspects, such as politics, economy, socio-cultural, as well as security and defense. This is done as stated in the 1945 Constitution.

4. The Purpose of Archipelagic Insight as Geopolitics Within

The purpose of archipelagic insight is also applied as geopolitics within its context. This is related to efforts to ensure and maintain unity and harmony in all aspects of national life, in terms of natural and social aspects.

To achieve this goal, the Indonesian nation continues to increase its sensitivity. In addition, other efforts are also made to always try to prevent and overcome the factors causing the disintegration of the nation. By doing so, the unity and harmony of the Indonesian nation can be better maintained.

5. Benefits of Archipelagic Insight

Benefits of Nusantara Insight (credit: flickr)

By placing the purpose of archipelagic insight as geopolitics, it turns out to bring a number of benefits. Here are some of these benefits.

1. The acceptance and recognition of the archipelagic concept in international forums.

2. Archipelagic insight becomes one of the means of national integration for the Indonesian nation.

3. Increase in the territorial area of Indonesia.

4. Increase in the territorial area as a living space provides great potential for improving the welfare of the Indonesian people.

5. The application of archipelagic insight gives rise to a perspective on the integrity of the archipelagic region that needs to be maintained by the Indonesian nation.

6. Functions of Nusantara Insight

In general, Nusantara Insight can function as a guide, motivation, encouragement, and guidelines in formulating state administration policies by the central government. In addition to its geopolitical aspects both internally and externally, and bringing benefits, it turns out that the objectives of Nusantara Insight also serve four other functions. The four functions of Nusantara Insight are as follows.

1. Nusantara Insight as a unity of defense and security

2. Nusantara Insight as a unity of politics

3. Nusantara Insight as a unity of economy

4. Nusantara Insight as a unity of society

Those are some of the explanations regarding the objectives of Nusantara Insight. Hopefully, it is beneficial and can increase knowledge.

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