The Role of Indonesia's Defense Diplomacy Against Human Trafficking Cases on The Indonesia-Malaysia Border in The Perspective of International Law

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Published: Jun 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51413/jisea.Vol6.Iss1.2025.1-22
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Defense Diplomacy, Human Trafficking, Indonesia, Malaysia

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Khoirunnisa
Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta
Didi Jubaidi
Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta (UTA’45)

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Human trafficking is a cross-border crime and a major concern in the context of international relations today. This issue not only constitutes a serious threat to global security, but also a specific concern for Indonesia. Human trafficking involves not only criminal aspects, but also significant violations of human rights and human security. This study aims to analyze Indonesia's defense diplomacy in addressing human trafficking cases along the Indonesia–Malaysia border from the perspective of international law. Using a normative legal research method based on secondary data, this study applies the theoretical framework of non-traditional security and human trafficking theory. The non-traditional security approach emphasizes that security threats today extend beyond military issues and include transnational crimes such as human trafficking, which threaten human dignity and individual safety. Meanwhile, human trafficking theory provides insights into the patterns, causes, and dynamics of trafficking, emphasizing its nature as a complex organized crime that spans borders. The findings reveal that Indonesia’s defense diplomacy plays a significant role in cross-border cooperation and prevention strategies, particularly through the GBC forum, where both countries' Defense Ministers agreed to empower the police in law enforcement efforts, including the establishment of the Joint Police Cooperation Committee (JPCC).

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Khoirunnisa, & Jubaidi, D. (2025). The Role of Indonesia’s Defense Diplomacy Against Human Trafficking Cases on The Indonesia-Malaysia Border in The Perspective of International Law. Journal of International Studies on Energy Affairs, 6(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.51413/jisea.Vol6.Iss1.2025.1-22
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Khoirunnisa, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta

Khoirunnisa, a Doctoral Candidate, has been the Head of the International Relations Study Program and a Permanent Lecturer at the University of 17 August 1945 Jakarta (UTA'45) since 1994. She graduated from UTA'45 Jakarta in 1994 and earned a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Indonesia in 2000. She currently holds the academic rank of Lektor Kepala, equivalent to an Associate Professor, reflecting her long-standing contributions to teaching, research, and academic service. In addition to her role at UTA'45, she is also an extraordinary lecturer at Universitas Budi Luhur and Universitas Jakarta. Her research interests include Southeast Asian Studies, International Relations, and Political Communication.

Didi Jubaidi, Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta (UTA’45)

Didi Jubaidi, S.H, is a lecturer and lawyer who holds a Master’s Degree in Law (M.H.) from Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta (UTA’45), where he also serves as a faculty member. Active in the legal field since 1996, he is a member of the Indonesian Advocates Association (Peradi) and has expertise in litigation, business law, international law, and labor law. He is also engaged in legal education, combining practical experience with academic insight. As Chief Editor and reviewer for various national and international journals, he contributes significantly to legal scholarship. He is committed to advancing legal knowledge in Indonesia.

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