Jakarta, Aug. 10 -- President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday declared that the Republic of Indonesia cannot be conquered by any nation, saying its people would rather die defending their homeland than be re-colonized.

Speaking at a military honor ceremony at the Kopassus special forces training center in Batujajar, West Bandung District, West Java, he stressed that safeguarding the republic's sovereignty and territorial integrity is a nationwide effort, not limited to the borders.

"We adhere to a defensive defense doctrine. Some say that in war, a defensive stance cannot win. That is a misconception," Prabowo said.

He emphasized that with the participation of the entire population in defending every inch of the country, "we cannot be defea...