OK. Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, B.A. (Hons), M.Sc., Ph.D.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, B.A. (Hons), M.Sc., Ph.D., is currently an Assistant Professor and Subject Content Coordinator in the Department of International Relations at BINUS University, Jakarta. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy, an M.Sc. in Strategic Studies, and a B.A. (Hons) in International Relations from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).

Before joining BINUS University, he served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Relations at Universiti Utara Malaysia for five years and held the position of Program Chair for the Master’s and Ph.D. programs in the same department for three years. Simultaneously, he was appointed as a Research Fellow at the Asian Institute of International Affairs & Diplomacy (AIIAD) UUM and the UUM Institute of Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore (UUM-ITS).

Prior to his tenure at UUM, Dr. OK also worked at various universities in Indonesia, including Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Lembaga Pendidikan dan Pengembangan Profesi Indonesia, Universitas Bakrie, and Universitas Prima Indonesia.

Dr. OK’s areas of expertise include International Relations, International Political Economy, Critical Political Economy, Business and Politics, Foreign Economic Policy, Regional Economic Integration, and the Politics of International Trade and Business. His expertise has led him to engage in a wide range of research, consultancy projects, and international publications.

For academic engagement, Dr. OKcan be reached via email at ok.ikhsan@binus.edu or mobile at +62 812 6251 1117.

PUBLICATIONS

Selected Journal

O.K. Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Shazwanis Shukri, Siti Darwinda Pero, Muhamamd Arifin Nasution, & Muhamamd Ali Ridha Norman (2024). COVID-19 and Capitalist Structure: Evaluating of Working-Class Inequality and Policy EffectivenessiIn Southeast Asia. Journal of International Studies. Vol. 20, 2, 2024. 27-63. UUM Press.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Syuhada &, Emil Mahyudin, (2022). Case Study on The Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) In Malaysia and Singapore. Journal of International Studies. Vol. 18, 2022. 159-189. UUM Press.

Sari Mutiara Aisyah, M. Yustian Yusa, Nur Aslamiah Supli, OK. Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, (2021). The Implementation of South Sumatera Downstream Industry for Rubber Product Strategic Policy with The Establishment of Tanjung Api-Api Special Economic Zone. Jurnal Hubungan Internasional, Vol.10/Issue1, 1 – 18.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Rabiul Islam, Kamarul Azman Khamis, Ariroza Sunjay (2020). Impact Of Digital Economic Liberalization and Capitalization in The Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Case Study in Indonesia. Problems and Perspectives in Management. Vol.18/Issue.2, 290 – 301.

Md Rabiul Islam, OK. Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Kamarul Azman Khamis, (2020). The Role of International Political Economy on Transboundary Haze: A Comparison Study Among Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Vol.11/Issue.7, 443 – 452. International Journal of Management.

Md Rabiul Islam, Kamarul Azman Khamis, OK. Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2020). Analyze The Impact of Energy Politics on Industrial Revolution. Vol.11/Issue. 7, 306 – 316. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Ahmad Bashawir Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Subhan (2017). The Relevancy of the ‘Guanxi ‘and ‘Xinyong’ Concepts in Chinese Business Capitalization in Indonesia. Vol.13/Issue.1, Journal of International Studies. UUM Press.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Ahmad Bashawir Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Subhan (2017). The Dynamics of the Chinese Business Practice and the Local Elites Behavior: The Legacy of Pseudo-Capitalism in Indonesia’s Local Development. Vol.13/Issue.2, Journal of Governance and Development. UUM Press

Proceedings/International Conference/Seminar

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2024). “Political Dynamics of Post-General Election – 14 (2018) Malaysia and Post-1998 New Order Indonesia: Pattern, Issues and Challenges of Parliamentary and Presidential Democracy. Program International Conference of Indonesian and Malaysian Politics (Persidangan Antarabangsa Politik Malaysia – Indonesia. Universiti Utara Malaysia (Presenter).

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2022). “Post-Capitalist Society and the New Economic Equilibrium. The 9^th International Conference on International Studies (ICIS) 2022 (Presenter).

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Ahmad Bashawir Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Fuad Othman (2020). COVID-19: Socio-Economic Impacts and Incomplete Policy Responses in Indonesia. 69 – 83. Proceeding: Proceedings of The 8th International Conference on International Studies (ICIS 2020). UUM Press

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan, Ahmad Bashawir Abdul Ghani, Muhammad Subhan Ishak (2016). Re-Thinking of Asean Regional Integration: People-Oriented Towards Communitarian Approaches. Vol.2 / Issue. 2. 683 – 695. The 6th International Conference on International Studies (ICIS) 2016 ‘Emerging Contours of World Order: The Challenges Ahead’. UUM Press.

Newspaper/Magazine

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2023). Pacu ekonomi bersama, perkukuh kepercayaan Kuala Lumpur-Beijing (Promote shared economic progress and consolidate the trust between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing). Page.12. Edition: 01/06/24. Berita Harian Daily

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2023). Promosi Konsep MADANI Ke Pentas Global Demi Kemakmuran Sejagat (Promoting MADANI’s Concept at the Global Stage for Global Welfare). Page.12. Edition: 31/01/23. Berita Harian Daily

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2022). Egoisme Negara Kuasa Besar Punca Kemelesetan Ekonomi, Inflasi Global (Egoism of the Great Powers Cause of Economic Recession, Global Inflation). Page.12. Edition: 18/10/22. Berita Harian Daily

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2022). Kurangkan Kebergantungan Negara Luar, Hasilkan Komoditi Sendiri (Reduce Dependency on Foreign Countries, Produce Own Commodities). Page.12. Edition: 31/5/22. Berita Harian Daily.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2021). Kerakusan Negara Kuasa Besar Ancam Kestabilan Geopolitik Global (The Greediness of Great Powers Threatens Global Geopolitical Stability). Page.10. Edition: 27/9/21. Berita Harian Daily.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2021). Cabaran Penuhi Keperluan Ekonomi, Strategi Ketahanan (Challenges to Meet Economic Needs, Resilience Strategies). Page.12. Edition: 1/7/2021. Berita Harian Daily.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2021). Kapitalisme Vaksin Tindas Negara Miskin, Membangun (Vaccine Capitalism Oppresses Poor, Developing Countries). Page. 10. Edition: 8/6/2021. Berita Harian Daily.

Mohammad Fajar Ikhsan (2021). Diplomasi Pelancongan ‘Kunci’ Potensi Ekonomi Malaysia-Indonesia (Tourism Diplomacy ‘Key’ to Economic Potency of Malaysia-Indonesia). Page. 10. Edition: 20/4/2021. Berita Harian Daily.

RESEARCH & CONSULTATION

Pembangunan Program Pasca Sarjana Politik Ekonomi Antarabangsa Secara Open and Distance Learning (Odl) (Developing of Master’s Program in International Political Economy in Open and Distance Learning. 2022 – 2023 | Leader| Completed | MYR 5000

Situasi Politik Semasa Negara Ekoran Darurat (Political Situation During a State of Emergency). 2021 | Member | Completed | MYR 35900

Faktor Geopolitik dan Ancaman Kumpulan Militan di Sabah (Geopolitical Factors and The Threat of Militant Groups in Sabah). 2020 | Member | On-going | MYR 89000

Langkawi Community Development Agenda (LCD) 2019-2023 (Consultation). 2019 | Member | On-going | MYR 200000

KEYNOTE SPEAKER/MODERATOR/PRESENTER/COMMENTARY

Invited Speaker / Moderator

Keynote Speaker

Sustainable Development Goals and the Path to Inclusive Economic Development in ASEAN: Prospects and Challenges. Organized Faculty of Social and Political Studies, University Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) – Indonesia. Via Online – Zoom Meeting. 07 September 2021.

Keynote Speaker

Political Economy of Global Development: Prospects and Challenges of ASEAN to Achieve an Inclusive Development. Organized Faculty of Social and Political Studies, Diponegoro University (UNDIP) – Indonesia. Via Online – Zoom Meeting. 21 August 2021.

Keynote Speaker

Myanmar and the Role of Indonesia and Southeast Asian Countries in Responding to Conflicts and the Regional Relevance of ASEAN Multilateralism. Organized by Organization of Islamic Conference Youth – Indonesia. Via Online – Zoom Meeting. 08 May 2021.

Keynote Speaker

Webinar Politik Laut Cina Selatan: Potensi & Tantangan Bagi Indonesia dan Malaysia (Webinar Politics on South China Sea: Potential and Challenges for Indonesia and Malaysia). Organized by Department of Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. Via Online – Zoom Meeting. 05 June 2020.

Moderator

Webinar Politik Identiti di Malaysia dan Indonesia: Suatu Perbandingan (Webinar on Identity Politics in Malaysia and Indonesia: A Comparison). Organized by School of International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia. Via Online – Webex. 13 Aug 2020.

Presented Paper

Presenter

“Post-Capitalist Society and the New Economic Equilibrium”. The 9^th International Conference on International Studies (ICIS) 2022. “A New World: Embracing Change and Building Resilience”, 15^th – 16^th, November 2022, Sintok, Kedah, University Utara Malaysia (Online Webex).

Presenter

COVID-19: Socio-Economic Impacts and Incomplete Policy Responses in Indonesia. The 8th International Conference on International Studies (ICIS 2020), “Sustaining Global Strategic Partnership in The Age of Uncertainties”, 5^th – 6^th, December 2020, Sintok, Kedah, University Utara Malaysia (Online Webex).

Presenter

The Pattern of Chinese Indonesian Business in Post-New Order’s Regime: A Political-Economy Perspective. The 6th International Conference on Business, International Relations, And Diplomacy (ICOBIRD), 2^nd – 3^rd, November 2017, Binus University, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Presenter

Re-Thinking of Asean Regional Integration: People-Oriented Towards Communitarian Approaches. The 6th International Conference on International Studies (ICIS) 2016 ‘Emerging Contours of World Order: The Challenges Ahead’, 20^th – 22^nd , August 2016, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Media Interview (TV)

Commentary (recorded interview)

AWANI Global: Perang Tarif & Trump (Tariff War & Trump) (09 February 2024. Astro Awani. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-R30ntot2E )

Commentary (recorded interview)

Agenda AWANI: BRICS: Kemunculan Peluang dan Cabaran Negara Pasaran Baharu (BRICS: The Rise of Opportunity and Challenges of New Markets). 26 August 2023. Astro Awani. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-aLUdt2Gpo).

Commentary (recorded interview)

AWANI Global: Era baharu hubungan Malaysia-Indonesia (Awani Global: A New Era in Malaysia – Indonesia Relations). 11 June 2023. Astro Awani. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6r5Tyo9gPg).