Biography

Arrizal has a background in government and think tanks, where he conducted research and policy consultations on issues ranging from regional economy to international development cooperation. His issues of interest focus on Indonesia’s foreign policy, economic security, and geoeconomics in Southeast Asia, which he develops through his previous occupation in Indonesia's Ministry of National Development Planning and UGM-based Institute of International Studies.His analyses on the issues have been featured in publications across Australia, Singapore, and Indonesia, including East Asia Forum, Lowy Institute, The Jakarta Post, and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) Commentaries. Currently based at the ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Arrizal actively presents his research at conferences and workshops, including the ANU Southeast Asia Institute Research Symposium and the ANU Indonesia Institute Postgraduate Workshop in 2024. His ongoing research explores how the intersection of economics, security, and regional identity shapes Southeast Asian geoeconomic strategies, with a particular focus on Indonesia. He aspires to contribute to think tanks and research institutions who seek expertise in the intersection between economic and security issues in Indonesia and ASEAN.