Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy under Joko Widodo: Building Credibility in Indo-Pacific Geostrategic Circuit

This research explains how states’ expanding security policy contributes to its credibility of threats in international relations. The context is represented by the case Indonesia’s South China Sea expansion under Joko Widodo administration, which became more assertive. Most current literatures picture engagement setting relation with and effort build regional stability. paper aims locate into a broader Indo-Pacific geostrategic landscape. To achieve this objective, utilized concept relations as analytical framework. argues that bolder institutionalized navigating stand-offs threat circuit. With threat, it expects escalate strategic positioning has deter China’s intrusion. By that, Indonesia seen be reliable maintain maritime stability lead partners committed cooperate Indonesia, linchpin connecting Indian Ocean Pacific Ocean.