Alumni Profile
I am a lecturer who is interested in religious studies and cultural issues in the field of international relations. At present, I work in the Department of International Relations at the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), Yogyakarta.
In my efforts to explore religious studies in international relations, I pioneered a collaboration with several interfaith figures to compile a podcast/videocast series about global religion and politics. In the future, I want to further intensify this kind of discussion and develop it in the form of research, something I am doing now with friends in the Greek Orthodox community in Yogyakarta.
In my efforts to explore religious studies in international relations, I pioneered a collaboration with several interfaith figures to compile a podcast/videocast series about global religion and politics. In the future, I want to further intensify this kind of discussion and develop it in the form of research, something I am doing now with friends in the Greek Orthodox community in Yogyakarta.
Program Highlights
There are so many aspects of the AIMEP that I will always remember, but one highlight was the mini-cohort and break-out room sessions, where engaging discussions on a range of contemporary and contemporary issues, such as discrimination and sexuality, took place. Despite differing perspectives, the conversations remained peaceful and many of us remain friends until today.
I learned that Islam in Australia is more dynamic and inclusive than I previously thought, as reflected in the election of Fatima Payman as the first hijab-wearing Muslim senator and Ed Husic as a minister in PM Albanese’s Cabinet. Although challenges remain, I believe the Muslim community in Australia will continue to play a positive role in domestic politics and international relations, including with Muslim-majority countries around the world.
I gained a lot from my AIMEP experience, especially in relation to expanding my networks. One thing I never would have expected is that I was able to connect with the Shia women’s community in Indonesia, and to hear directly from my female Shia friends who joined me as delegates on the program. Finally, AIMEP provided me with inspiration to continue my academic research in the fields of religion and global politics
I learned that Islam in Australia is more dynamic and inclusive than I previously thought, as reflected in the election of Fatima Payman as the first hijab-wearing Muslim senator and Ed Husic as a minister in PM Albanese’s Cabinet. Although challenges remain, I believe the Muslim community in Australia will continue to play a positive role in domestic politics and international relations, including with Muslim-majority countries around the world.
I gained a lot from my AIMEP experience, especially in relation to expanding my networks. One thing I never would have expected is that I was able to connect with the Shia women’s community in Indonesia, and to hear directly from my female Shia friends who joined me as delegates on the program. Finally, AIMEP provided me with inspiration to continue my academic research in the fields of religion and global politics
