<![CDATA[Digital radicalization represents a transformation of security threats within the context of asymmetric warfare, where non-state actors utilize social media as a tool for ideological propaganda and information warfare. This phenomenon positions extremist narratives as strategic instruments to undermine ideological resilience, social cohesion, and state legitimacy. This essay aims to analyze the role of counter-narratives and alternative narratives as communication strategies in preventing digital radicalization in Indonesia. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method through literature review and policy analysis, drawing on academic sources, official government documents, and national legal frameworks related to defense and counterterrorism. The analysis reveals that counter-narratives function as non-military defense instruments operating within the cognitive and affective domains of society, while alternative narratives contribute to long-term ideological resilience. The effectiveness of these strategies is highly influenced by dissemination mechanisms within the social media ecosystem, including algorithmic dynamics, message messengers, and content formats. This essay concludes that integrating counter-narratives into Indonesia’s non-military defense strategy is a strategic necessity in addressing digital radicalization and asymmetric warfare threats.]]>
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