Ihsan H. Tjahyono
International Studies · Political Ideologies

Ihsan H.
Tjahyono

International Studies student at Montgomery College, pursuing a pathway in Foreign Policy & Diplomacy. Focused on geopolitical theory, multilateral institutions, and the ideological forces shaping our world order.

About Me

A Scholar. A Policy Thinker.
A Diplomat.

I'm a freshman at Montgomery College pursuing an A.A. in International Studies with a concentration in Political Ideologies — a stepping stone toward a four-year program in International Affairs and a career in Foreign Policy & Diplomacy.

My academic interests sit at the intersection of political theory and spectrum, philosophy, i.e., the theory of knowledge (epistemology), and neo-geopolitical theory, rooted in the uprising of the Industrial Revolution.. I'm particularly drawn to U.S.-Türkiye relations, NATO alliance dynamics, the Non-Aligned Movement, Indo-China-U.S. competition, and Islamic political thought.

I strongly believe that one must find the root cause of any social and political issues to prevent further conflicts.

Institution
Montgomery College
Degree
A.A. International Studies
Concentration
Political Ideologies
Expected Graduation
2027
Languages
English · Bahasa Indonesia · Turkish · Classical Arabic
Currently Reading
"The Nicomachean Ethics" — Aristotle
Research & Projects

Selected Work

Essay · 2025

Political Ideologies and the Architecture of Modern Diplomacy

An exploration of how ideological frameworks — from liberal internationalism to realpolitik — shape the foreign policy decisions of major world powers in the current era.

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Analysis · 2025

U.S.-Türkiye Relations: Strategic Partner or Diverging Ally?

An analysis of the evolving tensions and alignments within the U.S.-Türkiye relationship, examining NATO obligations, regional interests, and Ankara's shifting foreign policy orientation.

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Research Paper · 2025

The Non-Aligned Movement in a Bipolar World: Relevance Revisited

Revisiting the Non-Aligned Movement's founding principles and asking whether a new wave of strategic non-alignment is emerging among the Global South amid renewed great-power competition.

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Philosophy · 2025

Epistemology and Foreign Policy Judgment: What Do Policymakers Actually Know?

A philosophical inquiry into the nature of knowledge in international relations — examining how epistemic assumptions shape foreign policy decisions and their unintended consequences.

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Writing

Analysis & Commentary

2026 Why the G7's AI Governance Framework Is a Diplomatic Win, Not a Technocratic One Tech & Geopolitics 2026 The Non-Aligned Movement at 65: Dead Ideology or Blueprint for the Global South? Multilateralism 2026 The Sahel Crisis and the Limits of French Neocolonial Security Policy Africa 2026 Decoding the Abraham Accords Three Years On: Normalisation Without Peace Middle East 2026 Strategic Ambiguity Is Dying. That's a Problem for Everyone. Indo-Pacific
Curriculum Vitae

Experience & Education

Education

A.A. International Studies
Montgomery College
Concentration in Political Ideologies. Pathway toward a B.A. in International Affairs and a career in Foreign Policy & Diplomacy.

Skills & Languages

Languages
English — Native Bahasa Indonesia — Native Turkish — Advanced Classical Arabic — Intermediate
Research & Analysis
Policy Writing Qualitative Research Political Philosophy Geopolitical Analysis Open-Source Intelligence

Activities & Involvement

Model United Nations — Delegate
Montgomery College MUN
Participating in committee simulations focused on international security, human rights, and multilateral diplomacy.
Independent Research & Writing
Self-directed
Writing and publishing analysis on geopolitics, political philosophy, and foreign policy across a range of topics and regions.

Areas of Focus

U.S. Foreign Policy NATO & Alliances Islamic Political Thought Indo-Pacific Relations Non-Aligned Movement Political Philosophy
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Get In Touch

Let's Connect

"Today's young people are the most resourceful, potentially the most consequential generation in human history." — Dino Patti Djalal,
Former Indonesian Ambassador to the U.S.

tjahyono_ihsan@outlook.com