Indonesia’s Hard Approach and Soft Approach Counter-Terrorism Strategy

This research examines the dynamics of counter-terrorism policies in Indonesia from Old Order (Orde Lama) era to current period. Terrorist attacks have been a threat Indonesia's national security since beginning nation's independence. The government is required counter terrorism through series effective policies. uses descriptive qualitative method with literature study. results obtained are that pattern countering divided into two types approaches, hard approach and soft approach. refers use armed forces against terror organizations. prioritizes integrated comprehensive actions dealing problem radicalism starting root problem. was more used early independence until New Order. Meanwhile, has massively establishment National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) 2010 now. strategy then three, namely strengthening counter- regulations, making programs prevent crimes, increasing capacity anti-terror