Cecep Hidayat is a Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, FISIP Universitas Indonesia. Cecep earned his doctoral degree in Defense Studies from the Republic of Indonesia Defense University with cum laude honors. His dissertation is titled “Geopolitics of Southeast Asian Nations in Responding to the South China Sea Dispute and Its Implications for Indonesia’s Maritime Security.” His research interests include Indonesian politics, Southeast Asian politics, and security and defense issues. In addition to teaching, he serves as the Executive Director of the Institute for Strategic Research (ISR) and a Political Fellow at the National Air and Space Power Centre of Indonesia (NASPCI). Cecep also regularly writes political analyses for national media and is involved in various strategic research projects at both national and international levels.
Biography
cecep.hidayat@ui.ac.id
Research Interests
Indonesian Politics
Southeast Asian Politics
Public Policy Analysis
Security and Defense
Education
| Institution | Professional Qualification / Academic Degree | Year |
| Republic of Indonesia Defense University | Doctorate (Dr.) in Defense Studies | 2023 |
| Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | International Master in Regional Integration | 2003 |
| Universiti Malaya, Malaysia | International Master in Regional Integration | 2003 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Bachelor of Political Science (S.I.P.) | 2000 |
| National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) | Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency at Advanced Professional Level GRC/GRCE (Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional Advanced-Level Executives) | 2024 |
| National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) | Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency at Advanced Professional Level GRC/GRCM (Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional Advanced-Level Managers) | 2024 |
Work Experience
| Institution | Sector and Job Type | Year |
| Universitas Indonesia | Permanent Lecturer, Department of Political Science | 2006 – present |
| Indonesian Strategic Research (ISR) | Executive Director | 2024 – present |
| National Air and Space Power Centre of Indonesia (NASPCI) | Political Fellow | 2024 – present |
Courses Taught
| Course Title | Level |
| Introduction to Political Science | Undergraduate |
| Political Consensus and Conflict | Undergraduate |
| Western Political Thought | Undergraduate |
| Indonesian Political Thought | Undergraduate |
| Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict Resolution | Undergraduate |
| Politics in the Philippines, Thailand, and Myanmar | Undergraduate |
| Comparative Electoral Systems | Postgraduate |
Publications
Hidayat, C. (2024). How to win an election, the Indonesian and American way. The Jakarta Post. https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/12/16/how-to-win-an-election-the-indonesian-and-american-way.html
Hidayat, C. (2024). Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis and Economic Recession: Indonesia’s Defense Management Diplomacy. Jurnal Pembangunan Sosial, 7(2), 254-264. https://journal.uinsgd.ac.id/index.php/temali/article/view/38688
Hidayat, C. (2025). Strengthening Indonesia’s Maritime Defense: Learning from the Russo-Japanese Naval Strategy, 1904-1905. Jurnal Sejarah Citra Lekha, 9, 154-163. https://doi.org/10.14710/jscl.v9i2.37690
Hidayat, C., Effendi, I., & Zarkasyi, F. I. (2025). Building Gen Z Digital Literacy Based on Local Wisdom Values to Curb Cyber-Terrorism Propaganda Content. JCIC : Jurnal CIC Lembaga Riset dan Konsultan Sosial, 7(1), 1-14. 10.51486/jbo.v7i1.200
Hidayat, C., & Zarkasyi, F. I. (2024). The National Counterterrorism Agency’s Efforts to Improve Intelligence Institution Collaboration in Countering Terrorism in Indonesia. International Journal of Social Science and Religion (IJSSR), 5. https://doaj.org/article/7ef2304c245a4220820ce8f257c263df
Cecep Hidayat (2021). “Contingency Leadership Theory”. In Doctoral Students Cohort 3. (2021). Strategic Leadership (Models and Implementation). Bogor: Unhan Press.
