The Department of Political Science, Universitas Indonesia (UI), held a meeting with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Mumbai on Tuesday (July 22) at the JK Meeting Room, Building B, 2nd Floor, FISIP UI. This meeting was a joint initiative by both parties to explore potential collaborations in advancing knowledge through jointly designed programs.
The meeting was attended by the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Mumbai, Edy Wardoyo, and the Economic Consul of KJRI Mumbai, Eko Santoso Junor. From UI, attendees included the Head of the Department of Political Science, Dr. phil. Panji Anugrah Permana; the Department Secretary, Teuku Harza Mauludi, M.P.P.; the Head of the Study Program, Ikhsan Darmawan, Ph.D.; as well as Professor Evi Fitriani from the Department of International Relations.
One of the potential partners discussed was Somaiya University in Mumbai, which also has a Department of Political Science. The planned collaboration includes various academic activities, such as hosting guest lectures. In this program, the Department of Political Science UI, with the support of KJRI Mumbai, plans to invite academics from partner universities to deliver lectures on issues related to the geopolitics of India and neighboring countries in the South Asian Politics class.
In addition to Somaiya University, the Department of Political Science UI will also establish communication with another university in Mumbai to develop similar collaborative opportunities. Within the broader scope of cooperation, it was proposed to hold a webinar discussing the issue of populism and its impact on polarization and democracy. This activity will also involve other departments within FISIP UI, such as the Department of International Relations and the Department of Anthropology.
This collaboration is expected to be an initial step in expanding the international network of the Department of Political Science UI, while enriching scholarly discussions in the fields of socio-cultural issues, geopolitics, and democracy in South Asia. Through interactions with practitioners, academics, and observers, it is hoped that a broader, more diverse, and evidence-based discussion climate will be fostered.
