Analyst Department
About
The Analyst Department of World Order Lab, the core component of our organization, is responsible for conducting research, producing policy analysis, monitoring geopolitical developments, and contributing to institutional publications and programs. Our Analysts write analysis articles in the form of commentaries/op-eds, which are then published in online media platforms. Our Analysts also contribute to biannual regional reports assessing key geopolitical, security, and governance developments across their respective regions and examining their implications for Southeast Asia.
Regional Desks
The Regional Desks within World Order Lab’s Analyst Department monitor and analyse political, security, and governance developments across Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Transatlantic region, as well as the Middle East and North Africa. Each Desk examines regional dynamics, geopolitical developments, and institutional frameworks, alongside relations with Southeast Asia and ASEAN where relevant. While each Desk focuses on its respective region, all of its work is ultimately grounded in and connected back to Southeast Asia, which remains World Order Lab’s main analytical focus. Our Analysts seek to provide informed, region-specific perspectives on emerging challenges and developments in international affairs.
Southeast Asia
The Southeast Asia Desk focuses on monitoring and analyzing political, security, and governance developments across the Southeast Asian region, alongside its political institution of ASEAN and ASEAN-led forum. Members of the Southeast Asia Desk contribute to research publications, policy commentary, and analytical discussions that aim to enhance understanding of the region’s evolving strategic landscape.
East Asia
The East Asia Desk focuses on tracking and assessing political, security, and governance dynamics across East Asia, while also examining the region’s evolving relations with Southeast Asia. Its members contribute to research outputs, policy commentary, and analytical discussions that seek to provide deeper understanding of the region’s shifting strategic landscape and its role in shaping the future of the Asia- Pacific.
Transatlantic
The Transatlantic Desk monitors and analyzes political, security, and governance developments across the transatlantic region, while also examining evolving cooperation between North American and European actors. Members contribute to research publications, policy analysis, and strategic commentary aimed at advancing understanding of the region’s security architecture and the role of NATO and EU in shaping transatlantic governance and cooperation with partners in Southeast Asia and ASEAN.
Middle East & North Africa
The MENA Desk tracks and assesses political, security, and governance developments across the Middle East and North Africa region. Members produce research publications, policy analysis, and strategic commentary that deepen understanding of the region’s complex security landscape, regional governance structures, and the role of key institutions such as the League of Arab States, the GCC, and OIC, while also examining emerging avenues of cooperation between MENA actors and Southeast Asian partners.
People
Explore our Analysts’ individual profiles by clicking their respective profile pictures to learn more about their backgrounds, research interests, selected publications, and events participation to World Order Lab.
Muhammad Ferdy Firmansyah
Lead Analyst
Nasya Lingga Carrissa
Associate Lead Analyst;
Deputy Chair, Anti-Corruption
Working Group
Vu Phuong Linh
Senior Analyst (Coordinator),
Southeast Asia Desk
Josephine Pau
Senior Analyst (Coordinator),
East Asia Desk
Alwi Akbar
Senior Analyst (Coordinator),
Middle East & North Africa Desk
Than Tran Bao Ngoc
Senior Analyst (Coordinator),
Transatlantic Desk
Ibnurafi Andapura
Senior Analyst, Southeast Asia Desk;
Chair, Anti-Corruption
Working Group
Kevin Tan Wei Rong
Senior Analyst, East Asia Desk;
Chair, Non-Proliferation Working Group;
Malaysia Liaison Officer
Natamon Aumphin
Senior Analyst,
East Asia Desk
Huspidiatul Anwar Gemadiyah
Senior Analyst,
Transatlantic Desk
Anna Tasya Nurfitriani
Senior Analyst,
Transatlantic Desk
Safna Putri Purba
Senior Analyst,
Middle East & North Africa Desk
Aqila Adilah
Senior Analyst,
Middle East & North Africa Desk;
Senior Associate, Non-Proliferation Working Group
Muhammad Nidhal Ezzat Luthfi
Senior Analyst,
Middle East & North Africa Desk
Naysilla Kanaya Suardi
Analyst,
Southeast Asia Desk
Chiene Ryne Blanza Baldebrin
Analyst, Southeast Asia Desk;
Philippines Liaison Officer
Panca Daniel Silalahi
Analyst,
Southeast Asia Desk
Haykal Yusa Pratomo
Analyst,
Southeast Asia Desk
Rai Tanaka
Analyst,
East Asia Desk
May Thet Maung
Analyst, East Asia Desk;
Thailand Liaison Officer
Athya Nailufara
Analyst,
Middle East & North Africa Desk
Jessica Christina
Analyst,
Transatlantic Desk
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