Abstract:President Jokowi put forward “Global Maritime Fulcrum”,which strengthened Indonesia’s identity as a maritime power and made Indonesia’s national identity more comprehensive,covering domestic,regional and global levels by restating history,skillfully using metaphors and actively participating in ocean-related regional and international organizations. In the early stage of the campaign and the first administration,Jokowi combined the vision of a maritime power with nationalism,cracked down IUU fishing,sank foreign fishing boats and “re-securitized” the Natuna issue,which laid a solid foundation for public opinion and won the support of the military,eased the pressure of the hostile camp to a certain extent,and won the support of the United States,Australia,India and other foreign powers on the South China Sea issue. In his second term,Jokowi promptly adjusted the priorities of his triple identities,embedding the strengthening of the identity as a maritime power into the identity of a regional power and a middle power. By seeking regional leadership through ASEAN’s regional arrangements and the “ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific”,mediating among the major powers through multilateral platforms,Indonesia plays the role of “balancer” to contribute to regional and global peace and security. In the process of Jokowi’s dynamic adjustment and shaping of the triple national identity,Indonesia has gained the trust and cooperation of small countries,achieved consensus in its interactions with big powers and improved its own interests and reputation.
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