Unresolved boundaries in Indonesia threaten national security and economic prosperity.
The article discusses how defining boundaries in the ocean is important for Indonesia's security and prosperity. Indonesia still has some unresolved boundary issues with neighboring countries. Establishing clear maritime boundaries will help Indonesia assert its authority, ensure national security, and boost the economy by utilizing marine resources. The paper examines factors affecting boundary delimitation, legal status of Indonesia's maritime boundaries, outermost island issues, and the delimitation process.