Revolution in Military Affairs: Strategi Menghadapi Strategic Disadvantage Singapura

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-207
Author(s):  
Febry Triantama ◽  
Yoga Pangestu
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
South China ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
The South China Sea ◽  
Organizational Adaptation ◽  
The South ◽  
Military Capability ◽  
China Sea ◽  
Revolution In Military Affairs ◽  
The Revolution

The Singapore government since 2000 has stated their goals to have a strong and capable Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The urgency of having a strong and capable SAF cannot be separated from the multidimensional threats that Singapore has to deal with. China's growing military capability coupled with increased aggressiveness in the South China Sea and relations with two conflicting neighbors are examples of traditional threats facing Singapore. Non-traditional threats, especially terrorism, also haunt Singapore. This article argues that the Revolution in Military Affairs implemented by Singapore is the mitigation of such strategic disadvantage. Through the implementation of the Revolution in Military Affairs which was marked by the acquisition of advanced weaponry technology and followed by changes in military doctrine and organizational adaptation, the SAF has already been transformed into a powerful military in the region.

Japan-Malaysia defence ties may estrange Beijing

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
South China ◽  
Prime Minister ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Coast Guard ◽  
The South China Sea ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
The South ◽  
Content Type ◽  
China Sea

Subject The outlook for deepening defence links between Japan and Malaysia. Significance Chinese Politburo member Yu Zhengsheng warned visiting Japanese lawmakers on June 29 that the South China Sea maritime disputes have "nothing to do with Japan". This comes amid new developments in South-east Asian governments' efforts to strengthen security cooperation with Japan. Among them is the agreement between Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on May 25 to elevate bilateral ties to the level of 'Strategic Partnership'. This reflects Malaysia's growing concern over China's actions in the South China Sea, which are increasingly expanding southwards, affecting Malaysian-claimed territorial waters. Malaysian officials on June 9 announced a complaint to China over a Chinese coast guard vessel near Luconia Shoals. Impacts The Philippines's armed forces are less powerful than Malaysia's, implying more scope to develop Japan-Philippines defence ties. Vietnam, and perhaps Indonesia, may be the next ASEAN countries to seek deeper defence ties with Japan. Malaysian criticism of China over the South China Sea could see a more assertive ASEAN over disputed maritime claims.

scholarly journals Dinamika Persenjataan di Asia Tenggara, 2010-2015

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Iwan Sulistyo
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
South China ◽  
Reaction Model ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The South China Sea ◽  
The South ◽  
Territorial Conflict ◽  
Military Capability ◽  
China Sea

States, however, are still the main actors in International Relations. Although the Cold War had formally ended in 1991, as a matter of fact, the military competition still exists, including at the regional level. This article attempts to analyze the arms dynamic in Southeast Asia during the 2010-2015 periods. By using three models – action-reaction model, the domestic structure model, and the technological imperative – simultaneously and analyzing the data published by both the IISS and SIPRI, this study shows that conflict in the South China Sea had been the primary motive of several countries in increasing their military spending and enhancing their military capabilities, both qualities as well as quantities. Several countries accelerating their military strength had been Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. However, Singapore had been the leading actor that has significant efforts in strengthening its military power. Relizing the difficulty to identify the actual motives of these several countries enlarging their hard power, the author argues that, within this arms dynamic, there is also a possibility or even the long-term tendency in terms of arms race as long as these major actors that relates directly to the South China Sea territorial conflict are not able carefully to maintain their security dilemma and perceived threats.  Kata Kunci: Arms dynamic, Southeast Asia, military capability

scholarly journals The Increasing Of Vietnam Military Capability In The South China Sea Dispute: Arms Race Or Status Quo?

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Putti Ananda Hiswi
Keyword(s):  
South China Sea ◽  
South China ◽  
Online News ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
The South China Sea ◽  
Arms Race ◽  
The South ◽  
Arms Races ◽  
Military Capability ◽  
China Sea

This paper analyzes Vietnam's decision to increase its military strength in facing China in the South China Sea. Most of the existing works on the topic studied emphasized the interest of both states and their intention to enhance military power to secure their claimed territory. However, the previous studies have not explained that the selection of Vietnam's policies to strengthen its military capabilities would impact the occurrence of arms races in the region or only a form of balancing of the opposing military forces. This research is applying qualitative research methods with data sourced from primary and secondary data from official documents, books, journals, online news. This article shows that Vietnam's policy to increasing military capability could perceive as a form of an arms race or a way of maintaining its military status quo with opponents.Keywords:  Vietnam; the South China Sea, military capabilities, arms races, arms dynamics ABSTRAK Tulisan ini menganalisis keputusan Vietnam untuk meningkatkan kekuatan militernya dalam menghadapi Tiongkok di Laut Cina Selatan. Penelitian terdahulu umumnya menunjukan kepentingan kedua negara dan niat mereka dalam meningkatkan kekuatan militer sebagai upaya mengamankan wilayah yang mereka klaim sebagai bagian dari teritori mereka. Namun, studi sebelumnya belum menjelaskan mengenai pemilihan kebijakan Vietnam untuk meningkatkan kemampuan militernya dapat menyebabkan dua kemungkinan yaitu terjadinya perlombaan senjata di wilayah tersebut atau hanya sebagai bentuk penyeimbangan kekuatan militer lawan. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan data yang bersumber dari data primer dan sekunder dari dokumen resmi, buku, jurnal, berita online. Tulisan ini menunjukkan bahwa kebijakan Vietnam untuk meningkatkan kemampuan militer dapat dianggap sebagai bentuk perlombaan senjata atau bentuk mempertahankan status quo militernya dengan lawan.Kata – kata kunci: Vietnam; Laut Cina Selatan, kemampuan militer, perlombaan senjata, dinamika senjata

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