Farida Hidayati, Dhiana Puspitawati, Hilmy Aliriad
Introduction: The global economic crisis had an impact on the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, the global financial crisis, until the COVID-19 pandemic, became an indicator of how vulnerable the economic structure of many countries, including Indonesia, to external shocks. Economic diversification is a Non-military defense that plays an important role as a preventive and adaptive element in the face of unconventional threats. Methodology: This study uses a mixed methods approach with 480 respondents consisting of MSME actors 40%, local governments 15%, community leaders 25%. Data collection instruments include questionnaires, interview guidelines, and observation sheets. Results: The highest level of resilience is West Java 78% and South Sulawesi 70% because it has a diverse economic base and strong supporting infrastructure. The results of diversification factor analysis proved to be the dominant factor affecting the durability of the region with a reliability value of Cronbach's Alpha > 0.7, showing the reliability of the construct is very good. Discussions: a planned diversification strategy, supported by policies and infrastructure, has proven to increase the region's resilience to economic crises. Conclusions: Indonesia's economic resilience is largely determined by the level of diversification of economic sectors, adaptability of business actors, and institutional and infrastructure support. Suggestions for the government can prioritize economic diversification policies in strategic planning, strengthening supporting infrastructure and community economic literacy. © 2026, HISIN (History of Information Systems). All rights reserved.
Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia; Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri, Indonesia
