INDONESIAN EFFORT IN THE REALIZATION TRILATERAL COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENT INDOMALPHI TO MAINTAIN MARITIME SECURITY INDONESIA: CASE STUDY OF THE ABU SAYYAF GROUP IN THE SULU SEA (2016-2022)

Abstract

The Abu Sayyaf group is a militant group originating from Mindanao, Southern Philippines that has committed acts of ship hijacking and crew hostage taking in the Sulu Sea region. The Sulu Sea is an area located on the border of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines as a center of economic activity known to be rich in fishery resources so that many fishing vessels sail there. In addition, the Sulu Sea is also a trade route that is always passed by Indonesian cargo ships loaded with natural resource products. Therefore, the existence of the Abu Sayyaf Group is a maritime security threat for Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines so that there needs to be cooperation between the three countries to overcome the threats that occur in the Sulu Sea, namely through the Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by referring to reliable sources such as books, journals, official websites, and data obtained from official news information, speeches, statements, and government arguments. By analyzing using the theory of neorealism, maritime security and transnational crime, the author found that the security of the Sulu Sea is very important for the Indonesian economy so that Indonesia seeks to implement Indonesia's Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement cooperation to maintain marine security in the Sulu Sea from transnational crime by the Abu Sayyaf Group.