INDONESIAN SOVEREIGNTY AGAINST THREAT FOREIGN SHIPS IN MAINTAIN FOOD SECURITY: LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Abstract
Sovereignty represents the highest authority held by a state, encompassing its ability to engage in foreign relations and other functions that demonstrate its autonomy. In Indonesia, the maritime domain is vital to the national economy. Consequently, threats posed by foreign vessels—such as violations of innocent and archipelagic passage rights and incidents of illegal fishing, notably in the Malacca Strait in September 2021—raise sovereignty concerns. This study aims to analyze how such threats impact Indonesia's sovereignty in the context of maintaining food security. Utilizing normative legal research, this study draws upon statutory sources and academically credible literature. The findings indicate that, despite the presence of regulatory frameworks such as Law No. 32/2014 on Maritime Affairs, Law No. 31/2004 on Fisheries, and Law No. 17/2008 on Shipping, the enactment of Law No. 11/2020 on Job Creation has inadvertently facilitated greater access for foreign vessels to operate in Indonesian waters.
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