DIP Institute
We are a private, nonpartisan, and non-profit institution dedicated to research and development on government, politics, economics, and social welfare. DIP’s purpose is to support leaders and the public through research and education on several issues. DIP research is conducted through three primary research divisions: Democracy, National Security, and Pancasila.
Vision
To provide enlightenment to the common truth, which is the basis of democracy for the common good.
Mission
To provide enlightenment to the common truth, which is the basis of democracy for the common good.
Our History
Starting in the 80s, we founded a think tank organization called the DIP Center, which is organized for interdisciplinary research with the aim of providing advice on a wide range of policy issues and products through the use of specialized knowledge and network activation. In 2012, the DIP Center think tank changed its name to DIP Institute, which is a non-profit organization, involving research related to social policy and national defense. Sources of funding include endowments, contracts, private donations, and sales of reports.
OUR TEAM
Founder
Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan
about Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan
Ret. Let. General Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan is the Founder of the Institute (DIP Institute). He is the second son of Revolutionary Hero, Maj. Gen (Anumerta) Donald Isaac Pandjaitan. Hotmagaradja also followed in his father’s footsteps as a military soldier. He received his master’s degree (M.H.) in Law from Padjadjaran University, Indonesia, and a Doctor’s degree in Law from Padjadjaran University, Indonesia.
He has vast experience working and contributing in the security and defense sector of Indonesia. He acted as Regional Military Commander (Pangdam) IX Udayana between 2008 and 2010. He also worked as secretary of the coordinating minister for politics, law, and security from 2010-2012. Hotmangaradja was the former Indonesian ambassador to France, Monaco, and Andorra from 2014 to 2019. He also carried the responsibility as Indonesian ambassador to UNESCO between 2014 and 2019. He is now a special advisor for the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia. He continues his devotion to security and defense sector development by establishing the DIP Institute in 2011. Since then, Hotmangaradja has dedicated much of his time, knowledge, and skills in enlightening security and defense sector development.
Executive Director
Surryanto Djoko Waluyo
about Surryanto Djoko Waluyo
Surryanto Djoko Waluyo is an Executive Director also a research fellow at the DIP Institute. He has been in security and defense studies since 2008. He is a Sinologist and lecturer at Indonesia Defense University (Indonesia). Not only does he focus his research on China Studies, but he also covers Defense Diplomacy issues in Defense and Strategic Studies, both Indonesia and internationally, and public policy. He received his Doctor of Administrative Science (Dr.) degree in Administrative Science, Brawijaya University (Indonesia).
He attended Performance Course Training in Harvard Kennedy School (US). He participated in Mandarin Teacher Training at Jinan University (China) and participated in Certificate Course in Mandarin for Special Purposes at National Taiwan Normal University (Taiwan).
Director of Operations
Ian Montratama
about Ian Montratama
Dr. Ian is a lecturer in the International Relations study program at Pertamina University who has written several books with a focus on security and defense studies. Not only that, he has also been appointed as a resource person for a number of seminars and FGDs. At undergraduate level, completed the Management study program at the Faculty of Economics, University of Indonesia in 1999, then took a Masters degree in European Business (M.E.B.), EDHEC Lille, France (2000 – 2001).
In November 2013, he attended the executive program at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California, United States, and took the Masters level in September 2013 – October 2014, in the Postgraduate Program in Total War Strategy (SPS), Defense University (UNHAN), Sentul, Indonesia and then in 2017 completed the Doctoral Program in International Relations, Padjadjaran University (UNPAD), Bandung cum laude.
International Affair
R.M. Wibawanto Nugroho Widodo
about R.M. Wibawanto Nugroho Widodo
R.M. Wibawanto N.Widodo is the International Affair director at The DIP Institute. Passionate about research, he aims to expand his research interest on particular issues related to strategic studies, cyber, security, and defense, environment and sustainability, and economic development at the DIP Institute. He is an international relations lecturer for the undergraduate and graduate programs at Pelita Harapan University.
He also worked as a Special Advisory Board for the Head of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency of the Republic of Indonesia. He also acted as Vice-Deputy of defense and security at Ikatan Keluarga Alumni Lemhanas (IKAL). He received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Strategy and Security in the Arab and Islamic, University of Exeter (U.K.). Before that, he earned his master degree in strategic security studies, irregular warfare, and Combating Terrorism from U.S. National Defense University (U.S.), a master degree in National Security and Public Policy (M.P.P.) at George Mason University (U.S.), and a master degree in Foreign Direct Investment in The Emerging World (M.A.) at University of Bradford (U.S.).
Senior Fellow
Erry Herman
about Erry Herman
Dr. Erry Herman, S.E., M.Pa merupakan seorang Purnawirawan TNI-AD. yang terakhir menabat sebagai Dosen Tteap Unhan program Studi Strategi dan Kampanye Militer.
Salah satu artikel yang diterbitkan berjudul “The Strategic Engagement of Great Powers in The Russia-Ukraine War.”
Research Team
Windriargo Hario Widodo
about Windriargo Hario Widodo
Hario has a background in International Relations. He is interested in contemporary history, international politics, and international conflict.
Email: windriargo.widodo@gmail.com
Chatrine Debora
about Chatrine Debora
Chatrine Debora holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani, Indonesia, and earned her Master of Arts in European and Global Studies from the University of Padova, Italy. Her professional and academic interests center on international affairs, with a primary focus on European political studies.
Email to: chatrined@dip.or.id
Muh. Asdar Prabowo
about Muh. Asdar Prabowo
Muh. Asdar Prabowo completed his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Universitas Nasional, Indonesia, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Total War Strategy at the Republic of Indonesia Defense University. He has a strong interest in international relations, regional security, defense, and global political economy, with a primary focus on geopolitics and international political dynamics, particularly regarding China and the Indo-Pacific region. His studies and research encompass foreign policy, military modernization, great power competition, shifts in the balance of power, and China’s bilateral relations with countries in the region, including Indonesia. Additionally, he focuses on global geopolitical developments and their implications for regional security, diplomacy, national interests, and the changing international political order.
muhasdarprabowo0@gmail.com