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The national defense strategy under the regime of the 7th President of Indonesia to protect the exclusive economic zone of the Natuna Sea overlapping with China's nine-dash line
This research aims to examine what the Indonesian Government is currently arranging to protect the exclusive economic zone of the Natuna Sea overlapping with China's nine-dash line, particularly under the power of the 7th President of Indonesia. China's rejection upon the Permanent Court of Arbitration indirectly awards the Philippines in the 2016 Scarborough Shoal case. This circumstance has increased the warning status of EEZ in the Natuna Sea, and China's expression of maritime rights in the concerned area lately gave substantial notice to Indonesia; nonetheless, Indonesia keeps refraining in the South China Sea issue. Through the soft power strategy that is based on Javanese culture and economic-centered diplomacy for foreign policy, secondary data obtained from several sources such as books, scientific journals, theses, dissertations, and some other scientific papers are used as research materials. The result shows that Indonesia prefers to maintain the Status quo while keeping its high Economic Diplomacy with China. Living side by side peacefully with China is a staple characteristic of Indonesia's foreign policy, including in the problem management involving Natuna's EEZ and China's nine-dash line. Given the military strength that notably differs, there is no benefit to be achieved if Indonesia conducts a confrontation order against China. Besides, Indonesia does not want to risk its strong economic bonds with China. Soft power can be assumed to be advantageous for Indonesia, yet its continuity is somehow dubious. Although Indonesia appears comfortable prioritizing economic diplomacy, the fragility of its practice as a defense strategy is eerie. This study recommends the Indonesian Government to be extra consistent in determining resolution through a clear commitment regarding the concerned case. Bringing this issue to the international stage for further support from countries incorporated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is a promising opportunity.