Chair, Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS)
Yulius Purwadi Hermawan, Ph.D (University of Leeds)
Research Interests/Expertise:
G20 & Global Governance, South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Economic Diplomacy
Management and Development Team
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She is a student at the Department of IR, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan. She has been active in the PACIS as a research assistant on several projects: Pacific Elevation (Grand Design of Indonesia’s Strategic Policy in the Pacific, the Lesson learned from the Implementation of the Korean MOGEF’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) Project in the West Java Province and Social Justice in Southeast Asia.
Researchers
Dr. Albert Triwibowo
Expertise: Digital Diplomacy
He received his doctoral degree from University of Rostock, Germany, with the scholarship support from DAAD. He was also previously part of the Fellowship Program between Parahyangan Catholic University and TU Dortmund. His research focuses on politics and international relations, especially about digitalization in diplomacy and ASEAN regionalism. His recent publications include “The prospect and limitations of digital diplomacy: The case of Indonesia” (2023), and “ASEAN in global multilateral forums” in Jörn Dosch and Frederick Kliem (eds.), The Elgar Companion to ASEAN (2023).
Ratih Indraswari
Expertise: Public Diplomacy, ASEAN and South Korea
Ms. Ratih Indraswari is currently completing her doctoral degree at EMWA Woman University majoring political science and International Relations with support from HIET (Higher Education ASEAN Talents) Scholarship. She holds a master’s degree in International Relations and International Organizations from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands, She is a DIES DAAD Scholarship recipient for Management of Internationalization from Hannover University and Carl von Ossietzky Universität during her time as the Head of Cooperation, International Relations Office of Parahyangan University. She has been actively engaged in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Erasmus CBHE+ consortium.
Prof. Dra. Sukawarsini Djelantik, Ph.D
Expertise: Diplomacy, Terrorism
Dr. Sukawarsini Djelantik is a Professor of International Relations, Parahyangan Catholic University, in Bandung, Indonesia. She received a Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy from Flinders University in Australia, Master of International Studies (MIntS) from The University of Sydney, Australia, and a B.A. from Padjadjaran University in Indonesia. Her research interests are international communication, traditional and non-traditional securities issues (terrorism, migration, gender). Her recent books are “Diplomacy in Information Era” (2022), Global War Against Covid-19 (2021), Diplomacy in Global Politics (Unpar Press, 2016), Asia-Pacific; Conflict, Cooperation and Inter-regional Cooperation (Yayasan Obor, 2015). She received research fellowship from the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies (RSPAS), The Australian University, Australia in 1999, and Fulbright Junior Research Fellowship at Georgetown University, Washington D.C, USA, in 2002
Jessica Martha
Expertise: Diplomacy, Media and International Journalism
Mrs. Jessica Martha completed her Bachelor Degree at Parahyangan Catholic University and Master Degree at Padjajaran University. Her Master thesis entitles: The Roles of The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Preventing Diarrhea and Pneumonia in Indonesian’s Children (2008-2013). Her publications include Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Demokrasi terhadap Kesejahteraan: Teori dan Realita (Studi Kasus: Indonesia) dan Bhutan: Globalisasi, Demokrasi, dan Tantangan terhadap Kebahagiaan Masyarakat.
Marshell Adi Putra
Expertise: Diplomacy, international media and technology
Marshell Adi Putra finished his Bachelor Degree at Parahyangan Catholic University and Master Degree at Program Intercultural and International Communication di School of International Service, American University – Washington, D.C. He has strong interests on international issues in media and technology, social-culture, diplomacy and regional studies on Southeast Asia and East Asia.
Anggia Valerisha
Expertise: Digital Media & Politics, Women Studies, Democracy, and Diaspora
Anggia Valerisha finished her Bachelor Degree and Master Degree at Parahyangan Catholic University. She actively involved in various research projects funded both by government and non-governmental organizations. Her particular research interests include the politics of digital media and democracy, global communication, women studies, and transnational society. Her publications include: “Global Pandemic of Covid-19 and The Problems of Nation-States: Data Transparency as a Socio-Digital Vaccine?” (co-author with Adiputra, 2020), “Crisis Communication in the Time Of COVID-19: The Significance of Grassroot Initiative in Democratic Countries (Case of Brazil, Indonesia, and the United States)” (co-author with Adiputra & Bhaskara, 2021), “The Impact of Media Conglomeration Towards Consolidated Democracy in Indonesia” (2016), ‘Gender Mainstreaming on Security Protocol for Women’s Journalist in Environmental Issues Through Media Advocacy’ (co-author with Dewi, E., 2020), ‘Policy Recommendation for Indonesian Diaspora, The Contribution of Indonesia’s Diaspora to the National Development’ (et.al, 2019).
Dr. Mangadar Situmorang
Expertise: Conflict resolution studies, Papua and greater autonomy
Mangadar SItumorang completed his doctoral degree at Curtin University, Perth, with dissertation entitled: International Humanitarian Intervention in Intrastate Conflicts (Giessen: Johannes-Hermann, 2009). In 2004, Mangadar joined in an internship di International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE), University of Ulster, London-Derry, Irlandia Utara, with support from the Chevening Awards, British Council. In 2010, he took his post-doctoral study at Asia Research Center, Murdoc University, Perth, with support from Endeavour Awards Australia. He is now active in Forum Akademisi untuk Papua Damai (Forum of Academics for Peaceful Papua).
Dr. I Nyoman Sudira
Expertise: Conflict Resolution, Regionalism, Comparative Politics, Development Studies
I Nyoman Sudira finished his doctoral degree at University of Helsinki, Finland. Among his publications are: “Indonesia’s Search for Democracy. Political, Economic and Social Developments” (NOMOS Dortmund Germany, 2013), Traditional Village and Ethnic Conflict in Bali, Helsinki University Press (2009), and “Oase Gagasan Papua Damai” (Oasis: Main Idea for Peace in Papua) (Jakarta: Imparsial press, 2013),
Dr. Angguntari C. Sari
Expertise: Foreign Policy Analysis & International Democracy Promotion
Dr. Angguntari completed her Ph.D studies at Arizona State University. She has strong interest on the studies of securitization in a particular country, issues in Indonesian foreign policy, international relations theories and its application in Southeast Asia and the concept of grand strategy. She received funding for undertaking her research from various resources including the Henry Luce Foundation, the Southeast Asia Research Group, the School of Politics and Global Studies and Graduate Professional Student Association, Arizona State University, the American-Indonesian Cultural & Educational Foundation, School. She has published many articles in Journal of Contemporary Southeast Asia, Asian Journal of Comparative Politics, Thammasat Review.
Adrianus Harsawaskita
Expertise: Geopolitics, Indonesian Politics and Foreign Policy
Adrianus Harsawaskita finished his Bachelor Degree at University of Indonesia, and Master Degree at National University of Singapore (NUS). He is now writing his doctoral thesis about Indonesian Defense Diplomacy in the light of foreign policy analytical framework. He discloses the influences of actors,-who are not at the decision making table in the defense diplomacy.
Idil Syawfi
Expertise: Strategic and defense studies, international security and international politics
Idil Syawfi completed his Bachelor Degree at Parahyangan Catholic University and Master Degree at University of Indonesia. His publications include “Reformasi Militer dan Transformasi Komponen Pertahanan Indonesia” (co-writer with Andi Wdjajanto, Alexandra Retno Wulan, and Makmur Keliat, eds; Pacivis Universitas Indonesia-Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 2011), “ASEAN Security Arrangement Level: Building Security Regime, Keeping Security Dilemma” (Jurnal PACIS September 2011), “Indonesia Military Reform: 2009-2014” (co-author with Andi Widjajanto, Makmur Keliat, Alexandra R. Wulan, and Ade Agustian, eds; Pacivis Universitas Indonesia Policy Paper, 2009). He has been active in studying security sector reform in Indonesia since 2009.
Vrameswari Omega Wati
Expertise: Security studies, non traditional security, disaster management and South Pacific
Vrameswari finisher her Bachelor Degree in International Relations at Parahyangan Catholic University and Master Degree at Universitas Pertahanan Indonesia. Her publication includes: Indonesia’s Foreign Policy in Pacific Island Countries during Joko Widodo Era 2014-2019: An Adaptive Action (co-authors with Elisabeth Dewi and Stanislaus Apresian, 2021); and Disaster Relief as Indonesia Soft Power Diplomacy Case of Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu (co-authors with Deffi Sari dan Sobar Sutisna, 2018).
Putu Agung Nara Indra Prima
Expertise: Conflict and peace studies, Identity issues, particularly the relationship between majority and minority, populism and democracy, religious radicalism and US studies.
Putu Agung Nara finished his Bachelor Degree and Master Degree at Gadjah Mada University. His research interests include the conflict resolution and peace studies, identity politics, particularly the relationship between majority and minority, populism and democracy, religious radicalism and US studies. He has published many articles in national and international journal. His published articles include Religion in Indonesia’s Elections: An Implementation of a Populist Strategy and Talking to Terrorists: Hostage Release Negotiation with Abu Sayyaf Group in Southern Philippines.
Rizky Widian
Expertise: South China Sea Dispute, Regional Security in Asia Pacific, security studies
Rizky Widian finished his Bachelor Degree at Universitas Katolik Parahyangan and Master Degree at Universitas Indonesia. His research interests include South China Sea Dispute, Regional Security in Asia Pacific, security studies. Among his publications is “Cooperation & Security Dilemma in The South China Sea: Conflict Management & the Increasing of China’s Power.”
Ignasius Loyola Adhi Bhaskara
Expertise: Peace and Conflict Studies
Ignasius Bhaskara completed his Bachelor Degree at Gadjah Mada University and Master Degree at University of Sydney, Australia. His field of research includes peace and conflict studies and media. He has written several journal articles including Crisis Communication in the Time of COVID-19: The Significance of Grass-root Initiative in Democratic Countries (Case of Brazil, Indonesia, and the United States), and A Road to “Unity in Diversity”: The Case of Indonesia’s Chinese Minority Group.
Kishino Bawono
Expertise: Middle East Studies, Pop-Culture, Human Rights and Democracy
Kishino Bawono finished his Bachelor Degree at Gadjah Mada University and Master Degree at School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. His research interests include Middle-East Politics, particularly conflict between Israel and Palestine, Pop-Culture, Video Games and IR, Human Rights and Democracy.
Dr. Adelbertus Irawan J Hartono
Expertise: International Political Economy,
Dr. Adelbertus I J Hartono finished his Doctoral Degree at University of Groningen with a doctoral thesis entitled: State-Business Relations in Post-1998 Indonesia: The Role of KADIN (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce). He has written several articles and book chapter including The Expansion of Global Neo-Liberalism.
Dr. Aknolt Kristian Pakpahan
Expertise: International Political Economy, Small and Medium Enterprises
Dr. Aknolt K Pakpahan completed his Doctoral Degree at Technische Universitat Dortmund, Germany. His publications include Covid-19 and Implication on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and “Developing the Plered’s Ceramic Cluster, West Java by Encouraging Building the Model HOuse and Introducting Kampoeng Keramik,” and The Development of Business Clusters in Indonesia (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2015).
Stanislaus Risadi Apresian
Expertise: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, International Political Economy.
Stanislaus Apresian finished his Bachelor Degree and Master Degree at Gadjah Mada University. He is now completing his Doctoral dissertation at University of Leeds, England. His area of research are climate change, international political economy, ASEAN integration. He has published many articles, including “ASEAN Economic Integration 2015: ASEAN Economic Community and its Problem”.
Giandi Kartasmita
Expertise: International Political Economy, The Politics of International Business
Giandi Kartasasmita finished his Bachelor Degree at Parahyangan Catholic University and Master Degree at University of New South Wales, Australia. He has strong interests on international political economy, WTO and industrial relations.
Dr. Sapta Dwikardana
Expertise: Development Studies, Industrial Relations
Dr. Sapta Dwikardana completed his Ph.D in the field of Sociology of Work and Organization at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven-Belgium, with a doctoral thesis entitled “The Political Economy of Development and Industrial Relations in Indonesia under the New Order Government”. He has been working closely with the Government of Indonesia and International Financial Institutions such as Asian Development Bank (ADB) since 2001. The work includes: the project of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Sustainable Capacity Building for Decentralization (SCBD).
Dr. Sylvia Yazid
Expertise: Migrant Worker, NGOs and Community Development, Human Rights and Democratization
Dr. Sylvia Yazid finished her doctoral degree at Monash University, Australia with the thesis entitled: “Indonesia’s Civil Society in the Age of Democratization: NGO Responses on the Issue of Labor Migration” 2013. Among her publications include “Practicing Democracy in Indonesia: the Involvement of NGOs in the Process of Making and Implementing Policies on Labour Migration” in Matthias Heise and Kathrin Rucktaschel (eds.) 2013, Indonesia’s Search for Democracy: Political, Economic, and Social Developments, Nomos, Baden-Baden.
Dr. Elisabeth Satya Dewi
Expertise: Gender, Women Studies, Migration, female domestic worker
Dr. Elisabeth Dewi completed her doctoral degree at Victoria University, Australia, with thesis entitled “Relationships between Women Migrant Workers and Their Children in Indonesia: Feminist Perspectives, Community Values and Motherhood.” Her publications include: Enhancing the role of remittances through social capital: Evidence from Indonesian household data (Co-authors with Rulyusa Pratikto and Sylvia Yazid), and “Gender, Kepemimpinan dan Kemanusiaan: Sebuah Refleksi Situasi Pandemi COVID-19.”
Dr. Yulia Indrawati Sari
Expertise: Deveopment Policy, NGOs and Community Empowerment
Dr. Yulia Indrawati Sari completed her Doctoral Degree at The Australian National University, with the thesis entitled “The Building of Monuments: Power, Accountability, and Community Driven Development in Papua Province, Indonesia.” She has strong research interests on Participation & community driven development, NGO & CSO, monitoring and evaluations, gender issues, and accountability. She has written many articles, including “Road to Communities, not Commodities: A Qualitative Study of the Consequence of road development in Papua, Indonesia”, “The Dynamics of Green Policies in Papua Land: A Political Economy Study,” and “Sisi Terang Pandemi-COVID-19.”
Mireille Marci Karman
Expertise: Democracy, Human rights & Political Violence
Research interests revolve around issues of democracy, human rights, and political violence. She has published some national and international journals on those topics, and her writings also appeared in book chapters and popular articles. She is currently Ph.D student at SOAS, University of London, UK.
Annisa Paramita Wiharani
Expertise: Environmental Governance, International Organization, Public Policy Analysis, Development Studies.
Annisa Paramita Wiharani completed her Bachelor Degree and Master Degree at Gadjah Mada University. She is now finishing her Doctoral Degree at University of Groningen, Netherlands. Her field of research include international development, Environmental Management, and Sustainable Development. Her publications include: Environmental Governance by Transnational Municipal Netweokrs: The Case of Indonesian Cities.
Yuliana Maria Mediatrix
Expertise: Natural Resource Economics, Human Security
Yuliana Mediatrix finished her Bachelor Degree and Master Degree at Parahyangan Catholic University. Her research interests include Climate Change, International Relations Theory, International Economics and Geopolitics.
Meyta Saraswati Putri
Expertise: International Business & Marketing, International Collaboration & Communication
Meyta S Putri completed her Bachelor’s degree at Parahyangan Catholic University and her Master’s degrees at Padjadjaran University and the Bandung Institute of Technology. She has expertise on aerospace & defence marketing strategies, ensuring transformative growth of the industries. She has played diverse roles in digital innovation and corporate strategy, having been working at the leading national aerospace industry for civilian and military international markets. Her research interests also include international communication strategies and defence diplomacy.
Anak Agung Sagung Dyah Ayunda
Expertise: Gender-based Violence Prevention
Dyah Ayunda has strong research, community service, and consultancy service interest specializing in gender studies, migration, international economic and political issues, and environmental sustainability. She has published articles on gender, migration, women’s empowerment and child protection. She is also an active member of the Gender in International Relations Epistemic Community, engaging with a network of scholars to advance knowledge and action on these critical global topics