TNI DAN PENANGANAN KEJAHATAN TRANSNASIONAL: STUDI KASUS DI PERBATASAN INDONESIA-TIMOR LESTE

Abstract

This article discusses the role of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) in dealing with transnational crime in the Indonesia-Timor Leste border area. Using qualitative research methods, the author emphasizes analysis of the dynamics of interphenomena relationships, not testing statistical hypotheses. This approach allows for an in-depth understanding of the social complexities of social policies, policies, and practices in the field interpretively and contextually. The theoretical framework of the research includes a realism approach, the concept of transnational crime, bilateral cooperation, and national security to analyze security challenges at the border. Realism helps explain how the country—in this case Indonesia—prioritizes national security in the face of cross-border threats. Meanwhile, the concept of bilateral cooperation highlights the efforts of the TNI and the Timorese authorities in strengthening regional security. Through this study, the author hopes to make an academic contribution to the study of international relations, especially in understanding the role of military actors in tackling transnational crime. The findings of the study are expected to be input for policymakers in formulating more effective and sustainable border security strategies.