The Strategic Value of Bengkalis from a Maritime Axis Perspective

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10.2991/978-2-38476-150-0_15How to use a DOI?

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Bengkalis; Maritim Axis; Strategic Values; Riau Province

Abstract

This research critically analyzes Bengkalis’ strategic importance within the context of the World Maritime Axis. Employing a qualitative methodology and an extensive academic literature review, this study unveils the multifaceted dimensions contributing to Bengkalis’ strategic significance. Bengkalis, despite being an outermost coastal region, shares direct borders with neighboring countries, primarily Malaysia and Singapore. Even though some inland areas are relatively distant from the coastal shores of the Malacca Strait, the connectivity between them constitutes a cohesive strength, positioning Bengkalis as a prominent maritime axis. As a border region, Bengkalis holds substantial potential for bolstering the maritime axis policy initiated by the Joko Widodo administration. The maritime infrastructure in Bengkalis has witnessed significant physical improvements, enhancing the well-being and safety of its residents, particularly in terms of facilitating the mobility of people, goods, and services. However, its contribution to economic prosperity remains suboptimal. Ports and docks primarily serve the purpose of connecting regions within Bengkalis and to other areas within Riau Province. Connectivity beyond the borders of Riau Province and international boundaries remains limited, resulting in a heavy reliance on agricultural produce, particularly plantation goods, as the dominant source of local revenue. This reliance on crude oil persists as the largest contributor to the regional budget (APBD).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - M. Saeri
AU  - Ahmad Jamaan
AU  - Satya Wira Wicaksana
AU  - Yessi Olivia
AU  - Ahmad Fuadi
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/04
TI  - The Strategic Value of Bengkalis from a Maritime Axis Perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference Social - Humanities in Maritime and Border Area (SHIMBA 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 77
EP  - 79
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-150-0_15
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-150-0_15
ID  - Saeri2023
ER  -