The Strategy of the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) in Facing Ideological Threats

Abstract

Pancasila is the basis of the state, state philosophy, ideology, and ideals of state law to realize the goal of an independent, united, and sovereign Indonesian state in a just and prosperous society as referred to in the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. Today the shift in Pancasila values is increasingly felt in the life of the nation and state, this is evidenced by the increasing ideological threats that occur in Indonesia. Therefore, President Joko Widodo through Presidential Decree No. 07 of 2018 the BPIP institution that carries out the development of the Pancasila ideology. This study was conducted to examine the role of BPIP in dealing with threats with ideological dimensions in order to improve national security. The research was conducted using a qualitative method using a historical approach. The data collection process is carried out through literature review by studying books, journals, news and other reading materials related to the topic on the role of Pancasila ideology development (BPIP) in dealing with ideological threats in order to improve national security. The results of the study indicate that the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP) plays a role in fostering the Pancasila ideology, as well as providing recommendations based on the results of studies on policies or regulations that are contrary to Pancasila. With that BPIP is very important, especially in facing threats with ideological dimensions in order to improve national security.