ASTA CITA AS A STRATEGIC FOUNDATION FOR INDONESIA'S DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ERA OF GLOBAL RIVALITY

Abstract

This study examines the global rivalry among the United States, China, and Russia in the competition for regional strategic resources and its implications for Indonesia’s security and defense. The rivalry encompasses geopolitical, geoeconomic, and military dimensions, demanding Indonesia’s strategic readiness to develop regional defense based on the values of Asta Cita. The objective of this research is to analyze the global leadership styles of major world figures through the theories of transformational leadership (Burns & Bass), adaptive leadership (Heifetz), and military strategic leadership (Clausewitz), while linking them to the development of Indonesia’s national defense doctrine toward Indonesia Emas 2045. The research employs a qualitative approach through literature review, policy analysis, and strategic interpretation of global dynamics. The findings indicate that Indonesia needs to apply strategic leadership grounded in Pancasila values, fighting spirit, and defense self-reliance. Building regional defense based on Asta Cita represents an adaptive and transformational step in facing the increasingly complex global rivalry. In conclusion, the synergy between visionary national leadership and defense strategies rooted in national values is essential to achieving self-reliance and resilience in the era of global competition.

Keywords: Strategic leadership, global rivalry, Asta Cita, regional defense, Indonesia Emas.