Ali Maksum, Ph.D is an assistant professor in International Relations Department of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia. In 2016, he earned his master’s degree in International Relations from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Finally, he earned his doctoral degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia. His interests in research include International Relations in Southeast Asia with a particular interest in migration, foreign policy, and comparative politics. Beyond Southeast Asia, he is interested in South Asia and the Islamic World. Ali Maksum’s publication include 1MDB (1 Malaysia Development Berhad), Scandal, and Its Impact on Malaysian Domestic Politics (2020), Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities (2020), The Architecture of Paradiplomacy Regime in Indonesia: A Content Analysis (2020)