Strategic determinants of military expenditure in Indonesia: Insights from AHP
Journal: Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development
Year: 2024

This study investigates the key determinants of defense spending in Indonesia using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to prioritize factors influencing budget allocations. Indonesia’s unique strategic position, resource wealth, and internal security challenges necessitate a comprehensive approach to defense budgeting. The AHP methodology was employed to assess the relative importance of four main criteria: National Resources, Internal Geopolitics, Finance, and Global Geopolitics. Data were