GOVERNANCE: Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Politik Lokal dan Pembangunan
Vol. 13 No. 7 (2026): 2026 Juli

THE ROLE OF ACTORS NETWORK IN THE REGIONAL COOPERATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE ASEAN MARITIME OUTLOOK

Dhani Akbar (Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)
Wayu Eko Yudiatmaja (Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)
Firman Firman (Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)
Kustiawan Kustiawan (Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)
Teguh Setiandika Igiasi (Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji)



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02 Jul 2026

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The ASEAN Maritime Outlook (AMO) represents a strategic initiative designed to strengthen maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia; however, its effectiveness largely depends on the dynamics of inter-actor networks involved in its formulation and implementation. This study analyzes the engagement and relationships among various actors—including states, donor agencies, international organizations, research institutions, and civil society—using an actor-network analysis approach and secondary data drawn from official documents, partner institution reports, and academic publications. The findings indicate that ASEAN’s maritime cooperation operates in a multi-level and collaborative manner, with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore playing dominant roles, while non-state actors significantly contribute to the transnational dimension of maritime policy. The results suggest that the effectiveness of ASEAN’s maritime governance is shaped less by formal institutional structures than by the strength of adaptive and inclusive actor coordination, thereby enriching the discourse on contemporary regionalism from the perspectives of political science and international relations.

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Humanities Education Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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GOVERNANCE: Jurnal Ilmiah Kajian Politik Lokal dan Pembangunan mempublikasi hasil penelitian dan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat meliputi bidang 1. Politik Lokal (Perilaku dan partisipasi politik, Pemilihan kepala daerah, Pemilihan legislatif di tingkat daerah, dan lain sebagainya). 2. ...