Kurniawan Arif Maspul is a researcher and interdisciplinary writer focusing on Islamic diplomacy and Southeast Asian political thought. He holds an MEd in Advanced Teaching, an MBA and an MA in Islamic Studies and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Islamic Banking and Finance at Al-Madinah International University in Malaysia. His work explores where Islamic ethics meet foreign policy and cultural narratives, with articles appearing in ASPI’s The Strategist, Lowy Institute’s The Interpreter and Southeast Asian academic forums. Based in Jakarta, Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, he contributes to civil society efforts that promote interfaith dialogue, education access and Global South perspectives in global affairs.