Foreign Policy Talks Discussion Club
Founded in 2020, Foreign Policy Talks Discussion Club gathers foreign policy enthusiasts including students, young professionals, politicians, journalists, and foreign policy analysts to discuss many international issues.
Our Key Activities
Monthly Internal Discussion
Monthly Public Discussion
Special Dialogue with Keynote Speaker
Research and Publication
Member Special Training
Testimonial
"FP Talks is an excellent way to connect with a variety of experts and be exposed to thinking on a wide range of issues – both those you know about and those you wish to know about. FP Talks discussions highlight the interconnectedness of our global environment, teasing out the politico-economic and strategic dimensions to issues, and providing us an inclusive and participatory way of staying well informed and up to date"
Jeremy Gross
Director, Capacity Building, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
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Afrina Arfa
Afrina Arfa is the Founder and Editorial Director of Migrant Times in Malaysia, focusing on migration, labour mobility, and ASEAN development. She also works with the Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia through Financial Link Sdn. Bhd., and previously served at the Office of YB Wong Chen, Member of Parliament. She is pursuing her Master of Public Policy at Universiti Malaya, with research on human mobility and regional diplomacy.
Founder and Editorial Director, Migrant Times
Allan Dharma Saputra
Allan Dharma Saputra is a foreign policy analyst and editor of the Indonesia Foreign Policy Brief. He works as a Support Officer at the Indonesian Business Council and has previously been with the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia, E-International Relations, and The Habibie Center. He holds a Master’s in International Relations from Parahyangan Catholic University.
Project Support Officer, Indonesian Business Council
Alland Dharmawan
Alland Dharmawan is a Research Associate at Yonsei University’s Center for International Studies, focusing on renewable energy policy and CCS/CCUS governance. He previously served at Indonesia’s Presidential Advisory Council, preparing policy briefs on carbon markets and energy transition. He holds an LL.M. in International Relations from Xiamen University and is completing a Master’s in Global Affairs & Policy at Yonsei University. A YSEALI Academic Fellow, he has represented Indonesia at COP28, COP29, and other global climate forums.
Research Associate and Teaching Assistant, Yonsei University
Alvin Ernesto
Officer, External Economic Relation Division, ASEAN Secretariat; Lecturer, BINUS University
Alvin Ernesto is an External Economic Relations Officer at the ASEAN Secretariat, where his main role is to support ASEAN’s trade and economic relations with its dialogue partners. He also serves as a faculty member in the International Relations Department at BINUS University, Jakarta. His professional and academic interests focus on diplomacy, geopolitics, global trade, and the intersection of technology and foreign policy.
Andre Palayukan
Founder, IR Students Updates
Andre Palayukan founded IR Student Updates, connecting IR students with global affairs through content and events. He also assists investors in mining, hospitality, inspection, and lifestyle sectors. He holds a cum laude International Relations degree from Jenderal Achmad Yani University, where he was recognized as Best Graduate.
Andrew William John Nathaniel
Executive Chairman, Anak Muda Amankan Nusantara (AMAN); CEO, Dayastrata Global Strategists; Group CEO, Alamia Nusantara Group
Andrew William John Nathaniel is Executive Chairman of Anak Muda Amankan Nusantara (AMAN), a diaspora-led movement and think tank advancing Indonesia’s economic development. A graduate of the University of Indonesia’s Faculty of Law, he has advised the Executive Office of the President and the Ministry of Transportation on policy, investment, and infrastructure. He is also CEO of Dayastrata Global Strategists, Group CEO of Alamia Nusantara Group, and Chairman of Aegis Global Technology.
Angel Bagtang
Research Staff, Cordillera Studies Center, University of the Philippines Baguio; Graduate Student, Master of ASEAN Studies, University of the Philippines Open University
Angel Bagtang is pursuing a Master of ASEAN Studies at the University of the Philippines Open University. She currently works with the Cordillera Studies Center, the research arm of UP Baguio. Previously, she held leadership roles in youth-led organizations across Southeast Asia and contributed as a writer to the ASEAN Youth Peace Figures program featured by the ASEAN Secretariat. She has represented the Philippines in international youth dialogues, including the Young ASEAN Leaders Policy Initiative and the Youth Craft for ASEAN. Her research interests focus on ASEAN diplomacy, governance, and policy studies.
Azalea Johannes
Journalist, TVRI World
Azalea Johannes is a journalist with TVRI World, reporting on the environment and climate change. She previously produced and anchored World News on MetroTV and brings experience in media, advocacy, and community organizing. Based in Washington, DC and Jakarta, she explores international affairs through intersectional, impactful storytelling that connects with diverse audiences.
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Bidisha Gogoi
Founder, The Right Empower; Member, Women’s Forum for Economy and Society; Graduate Student, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bidisha Gogoi is pursuing her Masters degree in English from Savitribai Phule Pune University, India, and simultaneously pursuing a specialization course in International Relations and Diplomacy. She is a member at The Women’s Forum for Economy and Society. She is also the Founder of The Right Empower, an initiative dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and fostering civic participation through awareness. Alongside her own organization, Bidisha has actively collaborated with several NGOs across Asia, advocating for women’s
empowerment, human rights, and inclusive leadership.
Brice Tseen Fu Lee
Senior Researcher, Universidad del Desarrollo
Dr. Brice Tseen Fu Lee is a Senior Researcher at Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile. His research focuses on development, strategic hedging, and the political economy of East and Southeast Asia, with publications in Chinese Political Science Review, China Report, and Asian Politics & Policy, as well as commentaries in The Diplomat and South China Morning Post.
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Christian Nathanael Silwanus
Technical Assistant, Agriculture Counsellor, Embassy of Brazil in Jakarta
Christian Nathanael Silwanus is the Technical Assistant to the Agriculture Counsellor at the Embassy of Brazil in Jakarta, where he supports Brazil’s market access initiatives, facilitates bilateral cooperation, and advances the country’s agricultural interests in Indonesia. He previously served at the EU-Indonesia Business Network and EuroCham Indonesia, coordinating advocacy and market entry efforts across agriculture, energy, automotive, and human capital sectors. He holds an MA in International Political Economy from the University of Groningen and a BA in International Relations from Universitas Katolik Parahyangan.
Crystalia Clarissa
Implementation Specialist, CLO Virtual Fashion
Crystalia Clarissa is an Implementation Specialist at CLO Virtual Fashion, advising manufacturers on AI software deployment, PLM optimisation, and supply chain digitisation across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. She received the Golden Needle Award in 2022 for integrating fashion and technology to support physically disabled communities in Indonesia. Alongside her role, she serves as an Economic Diplomacy Associate at the Global Indonesia Professionals’ Association (GIPA). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from ESMOD.
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Dimas Alif Rayhan
Business Process Management & IT Division, Ocean Network Express (ONE)
Dimas Alif Rayhan is a professional with experience in business process management, IT implementation, and communications. He works at Ocean Network Express (ONE), leading process automation projects, and previously served at Indonesia’s Ministry of Health, supporting high-level engagements with partners such as the British Government, ADB, and IsDB. An alumnus of the Temasek Foundation LEaRN Program at Nanyang Technological University, he has also joined global initiatives including the Al-Sharq Youth Fellowship and Indonesia Youth Diplomacy.
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Edwin Oh Chun Kit
Global Policy Think tank Specialist, Ant International
Edwin Oh is a young professional engaged in global affairs, strategic development, and narrative building. He is currently a Global Policy Think Tank Specialist at Ant International, with prior experience at INSAP and Omnicom Media Group. Edwin is also a contributor to the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community and holds a degree in Business from Monash University.
Eva Wishanti
Lecturer and Researcher, Universitas Brawijaya
Dewa Ayu Putu Eva Wishanti is a lecturer and researcher at Universitas Brawijaya, Malang. She holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Leeds and works on foreign aid and international development. She has managed grants on global water and sanitation with partners such as ANU, Smeru Institute, Pacivis, and Water@Leeds.
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Faiz Krisnadi
Scholar, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
Faiz Krisnadi, a Low Tuck Kwong Foundation Scholar, is pursuing a Master's in International Affairs at LKYSPP, NUS, and is currently a guest student at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Educated globally, he's an active member of the Pacific Forum Young Leaders network, focusing on international affairs, political economy, and economic development. He recently co-authored a policy report with AidData. Find more at faizkrisnadi.com.
Felix Patrick
Project Officer, Indonesian Business Council
Felix Patrick is a Project Officer at the Indonesian Business Council, a business-led policy think tank in Indonesia. He previously worked as a researcher at an energy think tank and in television broadcasting, covering Southeast Asia and business affairs.
Ferel Rizki
Educational Influencer and International Relations Student, Jenderal Achmad Yani University
Ferel Rizki is an International Relations student at Jenderal Achmad Yani University and an educational influencer focused on business, personal branding, and career development. He has served as a Y20 Indonesia delegate, collaborated with Greenpeace and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and worked with PT Samsara Dharsana and DPR RI’s Zilenial Team. He is also part of PT Agifah Wisata Internasional, promoting tourism and Umrah services.
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Genevieve Donellon-May
Non-Resident Vasey Fellow, Pacific Forum; Research Fellow, Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies; Non-Resident Fellow, Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP)
Genevieve Donnellon-May is a non-resident Vasey Fellow at the Pacific Forum, a Research Fellow at the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies, a Fellow at the Indo-Pacific Studies Center and a non-resident fellow at the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP). She is also a Researcher at Oxford Global Society, serves on the advisory board of Modern Diplomacy, and is a Pacific Forum Young Leader. She holds an MSc from the University of Oxford and a BA (Hons.) from the University of Melbourne.
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Hino Samuel Jose
Program Associate, Global Youth Climate Challenges (GYCC) Policy Lab
Hino Samuel Jose is a young professional and environmental advocate with over 6 years of experience in youth projects on environment, human rights, and digital governance. He has worked in financing, development, investment, and maritime affairs at various Indonesian government bodies and international organizations. He currently volunteers at Young Urbanist Southeast Asia and is a Thematic Focal Point for CYMG UNEP.
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I Gusti Putu Narendra Syahputra
Freelance Writer, Medium
I Gusti Putu Narendra Syahputra (Agung) is a freelance writer whose work explores ASEAN and Asia-Pacific geopolitics, Indonesian foreign policy, energy and AI geopolitics, and U.S.–China relations. He previously worked as a content writer at Alodokter and Suara.com, and as a researcher at the Sandya Institute. Agung has interviewed prominent figures including Sidney Jones of IPAC and former Venezuelan Ambassador Gladys Urbaneja Duran. He holds a Bachelor’s in International Relations from Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama) University, Jakarta.
Intani Kusuma
Senior Officer, ASEAN Economic Community Department, ASEAN Secretariat
Intani Kusuma is a Senior Officer at the ASEAN's Economic Community Department, working on regional economic integration and narrowing development gaps among member states. She previously served in the Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance Division, advancing ASEAN cooperation on resilience and risk reduction. Before joining ASEAN, she worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) Indonesia and the SMERU Research Institute. Intani holds a Master’s in International Crisis Management from Monash University, Australia.
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Jason Riady
Economic Diplomacy Associate, Global Indonesia Professionals’ Association (GIPA)
Jason Riady is an Economic Diplomacy Associate at GIPA, where he identifies actionable gaps in business and investment for Indonesia. He co-authored a whitepaper on pro-diaspora policies for Indonesian economic growth. His background includes strategy consulting at Equatorise and Deloitte, and he holds a BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Warwick.
Jeslyn Tan
Senior Program Manager for Maritime Initiatives, Australian High Commission in Malaysia
Jeslyn Tan is the Senior Program Manager for maritime initiatives at the Australian High Commission in Malaysia. She previously served as a Researcher at the Centre for Maritime Security and Diplomacy, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA). Her research focuses on ASEAN–major power relations, Indo-Pacific geopolitics, regional multilateralism, and maritime security. Jeslyn is a participant in the Indo-Pacific Maritime GENIE Program, funded by the Australian Government, and a Young Leader of the Pacific Forum. She was also a Security Research Fellow under the EU-funded EU–ASEAN Think Tank Dialogue (EANGAGE) Project.
Jimy March Go Wijaya Saragih
Co-Lead, Ikatan Alumni Santo Thomas 1 Universitas Indonesia (Ikasatu UI); Student, University of Indonesia
Jimy March Go Wijaya Saragih is a Library Science student at the University of Indonesia and Co-Lead of Ikasatu UI, where he helps strengthen alumni–student engagement through community programs. He is passionate about business and the automotive industry, with a strong interest in innovation and continuous learning. Outside academics, he enjoys music and playing the drums.
Juan Pablo Sims
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Government, Universidad del Desarrollo; PhD Candidate International Politics, Fudan University
Juan Pablo Sims is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Government, Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile, and a PhD candidate in International Politics at Fudan University. His research explores the nexus of trade, investment, and security in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on Latin America’s economic engagement with East Asia. He previously served as a trade advisor at Chile’s Undersecretariat of International Economic Affairs (SUBREI), supporting minister-level negotiations. His work has appeared in the Chinese Political Science Review, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, and major Chilean media outlets.
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Jun Xiang (Sun Chua)
Undergraduate Scholar, Nanyang Technological University; Headquarters Team, Young SEAkers
Jun Xiang is pursuing Economics and Data Science at Nanyang Technological University, with a background in Business Management. His research explores central bank sentiment and monetary policy trends. At The Young SEAkers, he supports initiatives that develop Southeast Asian youth leadership and strengthen the ASEAN–China growth corridor. His interests include labour, international, and macroeconomics.
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Kevin Zongzhe Li
Affiliated Researcher, Asia Society
Kevin Zongzhe Li is an Affiliated Researcher at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, focusing on the geopolitics of energy transition and China–Southeast Asia relations. He previously worked at Resonance Global as a Senior Analyst, advising on sustainable impact in the developing world, and with the United Nations in China and Deloitte’s climate practice. Kevin holds a BS from Cornell University and an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School.
Kotchaphop Kornphetcharat
PhD Student, Fudan University
Kotchaphop Kornphetcharat is a PhD student at Fudan University, studying international politics and public affairs. His research focuses on how history has shaped modern political relations between China and Thailand, particularly before 1949. He has conducted research and fieldwork in both Thailand and China, focusing on primary sources from national archives, cultural studies, and ethnographic research on overseas Chinese. He is passionate about strategic thinking and research, with specialized skills in data collection and analysis, as well as community outreach.
Kyaw Zaw Lin
Humanitarian Diplomacy and Partnerships Expert
Kyaw Zaw Lin is a humanitarian diplomacy and partnerships expert with over seven years of experience across Myanmar and Southeast Asia. With a background in law and community development, he has worked with ASEAN, the EU, and the UN on resource mobilization and strategic engagement. His work bridges policy, research, and field coordination, earning him regional awards for leadership and innovation.
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Leonard Hong
Policy Advisor, Property Council of Australia
Leonard Hong is a Policy Advisor at the Property Council of Australia, based in Perth. He holds a BCom/BA in Economics, International Business, Politics, International Relations, and History from the University of Auckland, and a Master’s in International Political Economy from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where he was a New Zealand Prime Minister’s Scholar for Asia.
Lim Chhay
Designated Deputy Director, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Royal University of Phnom Penh
Chhay Lim is the Designated Deputy Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. He previously worked with Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung Cambodia, the Cambodian Government’s Spokesperson Unit, and UNDP, and holds a Master’s in International Relations from Ritsumeikan University, Japan.
Lusia Novita Sari
Senior Policy Analyst, Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia
Lusia Novita Sari is a Senior Policy Analyst at Indonesia’s Ministry of State Secretariat. She holds an M.Sc. in Global Affairs from New York University and currently serves as a Women in Foreign Policy Fellow at the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) and Head of Partnership at HIPMI Womenpreneur. Her work explores the role of developing countries as emerging actors in global politics and Indonesia’s position as a middle power.
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M. Habib Pashya
Researcher and International Relations Analyst
M. Habib Pashya is a researcher specializing in Indonesia–China relations, China’s foreign policy, and U.S.–China–Taiwan dynamics. A graduate of Universitas Gadjah Mada with a master’s in International Relations, his writings have appeared in outlets such as the South China Morning Post, The Diplomat, the Lowy Institute, and CSIS Indonesia. His thesis explored Alexander Wendt’s constructivist perspective on U.S.–Taiwan relations (2016–2020). He has served as a research assistant at Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and the Quarter Institute, and previously interned at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS).
Mathew Marchel Lim
Undergraduate, Singapore Management University; Co-Head, Indonesian Youth Diplomacy
Mathew is a Politics, Law, and Economics undergraduate at Singapore Management University and Co-Head of the Policy Task Force at Indonesian Youth Diplomacy. His interests focus on governance, sustainable finance, and international cooperation, with experience from internships at Climate Impact X, Grow Asia, and the Milken Institute.
Michael Tomasoa
Research Associate, Indonesian Business Council
Michael Tomasoa is a Research Associate at the Indonesian Business Council, contributing to Foreign Policy Talks on urban development, international political economy, and Asia-Pacific geopolitics. He holds a Master’s in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University.
Muhammad Maulana Iberahim
Diplomat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
Muhammad Maulana Iberahim serves as a Diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, working on the multilateral cooperation and assigned on to theInternational Organizations desk. Prior to joining to MoFA RI, he worked as an officer at the UN Agency for 3 years. He earn his master’s degree in Asia-Pacific Studies from Thammasat University and bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta.
Muhammad Rendy Anwar
Economic Section Officer, Consulate General of Indonesia in Houston
Muhammad Rendy Anwar serves at the Economic Section of the Consulate General of Indonesia in Houston, focusing on trade, investment, and energy diplomacy across the southern United States. He previously worked at SCG Indonesia, managing government relations and helping establish the Thai Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (ThaiCham). Rendy holds a bachelor’s in International Relations from Brawijaya University and a master’s in Asia Pacific Studies from Thammasat University.
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Naing Min Khant
Program Associate, Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar
Naing Min Khant is a senior at Parami University, majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE), with a GPA of 3.88 and four consecutive semesters on the Dean’s List. He serves as a Program Associate in the Conflict, Peace, and Security Program at ISP-Myanmar. Over the past five years, he has conducted research on good governance, peacebuilding, and human rights. He also contributes analytical pieces on contemporary political issues to The Irrawaddy and Tea Circle: A Forum of New Perspectives on Burma/Myanmar.
Norman Goh
Correspondent, Nikkei Asia
Norman Goh is a correspondent with Nikkei Asia in Kuala Lumpur, covering politics, business, and international affairs. He joined Nikkei Asia in 2023 and contributed to the newsroom’s SABEW Best in Business Award for Economics Reporting in 2025. He previously worked with Malaysiakini, the South China Morning Post, Channel News Asia, Vice News, AFP, the EU Delegation to Malaysia, and Malaysia’s Foreign Minister. He holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Malaya and is also a registered nurse in Singapore and Malaysia.
Noto Suoneto
Founder, Foreign Policy Talks; VP for International Affairs and Operations, Indonesian Business Council
Noto Suoneto is VP for International Affairs and Operations at the Indonesian Business Council and Program Director of the Indonesia Economic Summit 2025. He has managed Indonesia’s G20, B20, and ASEAN Chairmanship events and is the founder of Foreign Policy Talks and the Southeast Asian Society of Foreign Affairs. His commentaries have appeared in The Diplomat, The Jakarta Post, and Nikkei Asia.
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Patrick Kurniawan
Visiting Research Fellow, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, National Chengchi University
Patrick Kurniawan is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, National Chengchi University, under the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Fellowship. He is also a Science and Technology Fellow at Binus University’s Center for Business and Diplomatic Studies, and previously researched at The Habibie Center in Jakarta. His work focuses on technology and foreign policy in Southeast Asia.
Putri Indah Syukriyah
Putri is a recent graduate in International Relations from UPN Veteran Jawa Timur, passionate about program management, global communication, and public relations. She has supported policy advocacy on fair competition during her internship at KPPU IV Surabaya and contributed to communication strategy development at Dialogue Communications. For three years, she also volunteered with UPN Veteran Jawa Timur’s International Office, coordinating international programs that engaged over 500 participants.
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Reggi Dimas Triatmaja
International Relations Analyst, Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA)
Reggi Dimas Triatmaja is an International Relations Analyst at the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), focusing on maritime affairs, government relations, and international policy engagement with the IMO. A cum laude graduate of Universitas Andalas, he specializes in maritime diplomacy and regional cooperation between Indonesia, ASEAN, and East Asia.
Reykha Pratiwi
Independent Consultant
Reykha Mega Pratiwi is an independent consultant focused on community engagement, government relations, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. She is also a certified Lumina Learning practitioner supporting personal and organizational development.
Ryusei Kurata
Director, PoliPoli
Ryusei Kurata is a Director at PoliPoli, a GovTech startup in Japan focused on technology, public policy, and citizen engagement. He oversees global projects and public–private partnerships, linking governments, international organizations, and the private sector to co-create policy solutions. He previously worked in management, finance, and strategy roles supporting social innovation projects. He holds a degree in Commerce.
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Şuay Nilhan Açıkalın
Faculty Member, Department of International Relations, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şuay Nilhan Açıkalın is a faculty member at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University’s Department of International Relations. She earned her PhD from Middle East Technical University in 2020 after researching political leadership and foreign policy and has held visiting positions at Lancaster University, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, and Mathias Corvinus Collegium. Her research spans leadership, Turkish foreign policy, Turkish–EU and Turkey–China relations, migration, climate change, and cultural diplomacy. She authored Leadership Diplomacy in Turkish-German Relations and serves on advisory boards including the Turkish Healthy Cities Union and the National Center for the Sea and Maritime Law.
Sharon Cynthia Putra
HR Business Partner, Family Office Indonesia
Sharon is an HR Business Partner at a leading family office in Indonesia, with nearly seven years of experience at the intersection of people, organisations, and impact. She previously worked across the private and public sectors, enhancing career readiness among Indonesian graduates, and holds an MSc in International Human Resource Management & Comparative Industrial Relations from the University of Manchester. Alongside her role, she contributes to the UNDP Business & Human Rights initiative supporting SDG 16.
Syed Nizamuddin
Co-Founder, NAD Geostrategic Advisory
Syed Nizamuddin Sayed Khassim is a Malaysian geopolitical analyst, writer, and former diplomat. A Khazanah–Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholar, he holds a Master’s in Diplomatic Studies from the University of Oxford. His commentaries on Malaysia’s foreign policy and the Global South have appeared in major regional outlets, including the New Straits Times, South China Morning Post, and Bangkok Post. He previously served at the Malaysian Embassy in Paris and co-founded MyDiplomacy before establishing NAD Geostrategic Advisory.
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Tayyaba Atiq
Senior Marketing Officer, Earth Link; Coordinator, Center for Strategy and Cultural Diplomacy
Tayyaba Atiq is a young professional from Pakistan, serving as Senior Marketing Officer at Earth Link and Coordinator at the Center for Strategy and Cultural Diplomacy. A graduate of GIFT University, she is passionate about storytelling, volunteering, and reading. She joined the Doha Debates Ambassador Program to enhance her analytical and communication skills while engaging with diverse global peers.
Thaís Dória
PhD Candidate, Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick
Thaís Dória is a PhD candidate in Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, where she holds the Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Her research examines positionality and agency in the foreign policy discourses of Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia, combining content analysis of official speeches with interviews of foreign policy practitioners. She is affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation and has held visiting fellowships at Monash University and Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia.
Thu Hien Phan
Doctoral Researcher, School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Thu Hien Phan is a doctoral researcher at UNSW focusing on ASEAN regionalism and geopolitical security. His research has been published by Cambridge Review of International Affairs, Pacific Review, Asian Development Bank Institute, and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung. He previously worked at Vietnam’s State Audit Office on international cooperation with the EU, INTOSAI, and ASOSAI, and at South Korea’s national development institute on Chinese leadership studies. He holds degrees from the University of Bath and the London School of Economics.
Timothy Henares
Research Assistant, Division of Public Policy, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Timothy Joseph G. Henares is a Research Assistant at HKUST, focusing on Chinese and Japanese infrastructure investments in Southeast Asia and sustainability issues. His work has been published in leading journals including Energy Strategy Reviews and Energy Research & Social Science. He previously worked with the Philippines’ Dangerous Drugs Board, Asia Society Philippines, and consulted for regional organisations. He holds an MPhil in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from HKUST and is a Salzburg Global Fellow and Pacific Forum Young Leader.
Timothy Tatendang
Independent Blogger, Thoughts from the Closet
Timothy Tatendang is an independent blogger and international relations enthusiast who writes Thoughts from the Closet on Medium. His work explores history, politics, and global affairs, with a focus on geopolitics and international trends, making complex issues accessible to readers.
Tomy Waskitho
Research Associate & Executive Secretary to the President, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Tomy Waskitho is a Research Associate (concurrently serving as Executive Secretary to the President) at the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). He has extensive experience in research development and policy advocacy across regional and global multilateral fora, and coordinates ERIA’s engagement with external partners.
He holds a master’s degree in political economy from National Cheng Kung University. His research interests focus on the political economy of development, state–market–society relations, and economic diplomacy in East and Southeast Asia. His writings have appeared in BRIL, Springer, and ERIA.
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Vanya Wilhelmina
Project Officer, Indonesian Business Council
Vanya Wilhelmina is a Project Officer for International Affairs at the Indonesian Business Council, a business-led policy think tank. She has managed projects for regional and national forums, including the Indonesia Economic Summit and the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2023. Previously, she served as a Project Officer at ASEAN-BAC Indonesia and KADIN Indonesia.
Velda Wong
Ambassador, Roses of Peace and Singapore Leaders Network (SGLN)
Velda Wong is a corporate professional and environmental advocate with over ten years of experience in government and regional initiatives on sustainability, human rights, and youth development. She has served in Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Finance, and Prime Minister’s Office. A YSEALI Fulbright University Vietnam Fellow and National Youth Achievement Award (Gold) recipient, she actively mentors and volunteers to advance mental wellness and environmental sustainability.
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Weilie Winaldy Sugianlie
Project Support Officer, Indonesian Business Council (IBC)
Weilie is an International Relations graduate focused on the intersection of business and sustainability. He has worked with the ASEAN Centre for Energy, Kadin Indonesia, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is currently a Project Support Officer at the Indonesian Business Council (IBC), advancing projects on the green transition, business dialogues, and regional cooperation. His experience spans strategic communication, cross-sector partnerships, and initiatives linking governance and sustainable development in Southeast Asia.
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