Lecturer
Meidi Kosandi, S.I.P., M.A., Ph.D.
Biography
Meidi Kosandi is a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, FISIP Universitas Indonesia. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from the Graduate School of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University in Japan, with a dissertation titled “Parallel Evolution of Practice and Research on ASEAN Economic Integration: From Paradigm Contestation to Eclectic Theorization.” His fields of expertise and research interests include geopolitics, political economy, East Asian politics, democracy, and electoral politics. He has published works in various international journals, such as Asian Politics and Policy, Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, and Ritsumeikan Annual Review of International Studies. He also actively participates in international conferences across various countries and won the “Miriam Budiardjo Award” for the best research in political science.
Education
| Institution | Academic Degree | Year |
| Ritsumeikan University, Japan | Doctorate (Dr.phil) in International Relations | 2012 |
| Ritsumeikan University | Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and Affairs | 2007 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Bachelor of Political Science (S.IP) | 2002 |
Work Experience
| Institution | Sector and Job Type | Year |
| Universitas Indonesia | Head of Planning and Development Office | 2010–2012 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Lecturer, Department of Political Science FISIP | December 2007–Present |
| Universitas Indonesia | Head of Leadership Secretariat FISIP | 2003–2005 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Researcher, Center for Strategic Studies, Social Development, and Politics | 2003–2004 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Head of Research Division, Political Science Laboratory FISIP | 2002–2003 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Head of Administration, Political Science Laboratory FISIP | 2001–2002 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Head of Library, Political Science Laboratory FISIP | 2000–2001 |
| Center for Civil Military Relations Studies (VilterS) | Field Supervisor for Manado, Bolaang Mongondow, Makassar, and North Luwu in Research on Civil-Military Relations in 20 Regencies/Cities in Indonesia | 1999 |
| Center for Civil Military Relations Studies (VilterS) | Editor-in-Chief of VilterS Research Journal | 1999 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Research Assistant, Center for Japanese Studies | 1999–2005 |
| Universitas Indonesia | Teaching Assistant for Undergraduate Program, Department of Political Science FISIP | 1999–2007 |
Research Interests
International Relations and East Asian Regional Politics
Civil-Military Relations
ASEAN Economic Integration
Japanese Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
Development Politics and Democratization in Asia
Courses Taught
| Course Title | Level |
| Introduction to Political Science | Undergraduate |
| East Asian Politics | Undergraduate |
| Geopolitics and Security Strategy | Undergraduate |
| Capitalism and Globalization | Postgraduate |
| Political Science Theory | Postgraduate |
| Democracy and Democratization | Postgraduate |
| Comparative Electoral Systems | Postgraduate |
| IT in Elections | Postgraduate |
| Philosophy and Methodology of Political Science | Doctoral |
| Issues in Democracy | Doctoral |
Publications
Noor, F., Kosandi, M., Rahman, A.R., Emilia Yustiningrum, R., Nasution, A.M. (2025). Natural Resources Governance in indonesia from a Political Perspective: The Marine, Fisheries, and Forestry Cases. In: Warsilah, H., Purnomo, A.H. (eds) Approaching Natural Resources for Sustainable Development in Indonesia. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-6913-4_3 Rahman, A. R., Noor, F., & Kosandi, M. (2023). New Capital City’s Geopolitical Landscape. In Assembling Nusantara: Mimicry, Friction, and Resonance in the New Capital Development (pp. 215-229). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. Kosandi, M., & Wahono, S. (2020). Military reform in the post‐new order Indonesia: a transitional or a new subtle role in Indonesian democracy? Asian Politics & Policy, 12(2), 224-241. Kosandi, M. (2013). Shifting Paradigms and Dynamics of I ndonesia‐C hina Relations: Toward the Best Use of Theoretical Eclecticism. Asian Politics & Policy, 5(2), 183-210. For more details, please visit the following links: Scholar.ui.ac.id | Google Scholar
