Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): STRATEGI UNTUK MENGANTISIPASI DAMPAK PERTUMBUHAN PENDUDUK TERHADAP PERTAHANAN NEGARA DALAM LIMA TAHUN KE DEPAN

One of the progresses of a nation can be seen from the large population which becomes a capital for development. However, if it is not managed properly, the large population can actually create various problems that have the potential to become a non-military threat to national defense. This study aimed to formulate the most appropriate strategy to anticipate the threat of defense due to population problems in the next five years. This study used mixed method, in which SWOT analysis was used to determine alternative strategy based on the identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The research was conducted in three provinces, namely the Riau Islands, Central Kalimantan, and West Sulawesi. Each locus had its own characteristics and problems, so it required a different strategy. The results of the SWOT analysis showed that the best strategy for the Provinces of West Sulawesi and Central Kalimantan was the S–O strategy, namely optimizing strength to seize opportunities, while the best strategy for the Riau Islands Province was the S–T strategy, namely optimizing strength to face threats.