Naysilla Kanaya Suardi
Analyst, Southeast Asia Desk
Naysilla Kanaya Suardi is Analyst with the Southeast Asia Desk at World Order Lab. She is currently an Undergraduate Student in International Affairs Management at School of International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia. Driven by an early commitment to diplomacy and multilateral cooperation, her academic work focuses on Southeast Asian regional dynamics, international legal mechanisms, and cross-cultural communication.
Beyond institutional research, Naysilla has cultivated extensive diplomatic simulation and leadership experience. She represented the Netherlands in the International Labor Organization (ILO) at the Asian World Model United Nations (AWMUN), where she earned the Best Speech Introduction award and received a perfect evaluation for her position paper. Her analytical debate skills were further recognized at the Albukhary International University (AIU) ASEAN Model Meeting, where she secured the Best Position Paper award after championing regional policy resolutions.
Her organizational portfolio spans active diplomatic and student community governance across Southeast Asia. She serves in the Directorate of Inter-institutional, State, and Partnership Relations at Overseas Indonesian Students' Association Alliance, works in the Department of Social and Community Affairs for PPI Malaysia, and coordinates community advocacy initiatives within PPI Universiti Utara Malaysia. Additionally, she supports public relations and external outreach as an APRO member in the UUM Model United Nations Club. Naysilla represented Indonesia as an international speaker at the Asian Student Exchange Program (ASEP) in Taiwan and addressed equitable education access at the ASEAN Youth Leadership Forum.
Complemented by multiple national Gold Olympiad medals in English, Sociology, and Geography, she aims to build a career in diplomatic affairs, policy analysis, and transnational advocacy. Outside of research, she is a dedicated public speaker, MC, and language enthusiast pursuing Dutch and Spanish.
Language: Indonesian (Native), English (C2), Malay (B2), Dutch (A2), Japanese (A1).
Education:
Bachelor's Degree, International Affairs Management
School of International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia (2024 - 2028)
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Research Interests
Naysilla Kanaya Suardi
Analyst, Southeast Asia Desk
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Regional Focus
ASEAN
Cross-Border & Regional Cooperation
Educational Equity & Social Development
International Law & Norms
Labor Policy & Human Rights
Maritime Security
Multilateral Negotiations & Governance
Public & Cultural Diplomacy
Youth Leadership in Foreign Policy
Indonesia
Malaysia
Philippines
Netherlands
Southeast Asia
East Asia
Western Europe
Selected Articles & Publications
Event Participations
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