Arghajata:
Where Expertise and Innovation Converge
At Arghajata, we believe that exceptional outcomes are crafted by extraordinary people. We are proud to present our team of esteemed professionals, each contributing a unique blend of knowledge, experience, and insight to our consultancy approach.
Aaron Aristoteles Hanafi
Aaron is a graduate of both international relations and European politics with a solid analytical foundation in understanding complex global developments. His core expertise entails geopolitics with ability to understand strategic interests, regional competition and great power dynamics. Further background includes understanding of energy security, international trade, and analyzing geopolitical scenarios as well as regional expertise in Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia. As associate consultant, Aaron provides policy oriented research, strategic advisory and analysis tailored to economic and geopolitical interests.
Aaron is a graduate of both international relations and European politics with a solid analytical foundation in understanding complex global developments. His core expertise entails geopolitics with ability to understand strategic interests, regional competition and great power dynamics. Further background includes understanding of energy security, international trade, and analyzing geopolitical scenarios as well as regional expertise in Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia. As associate consultant, Aaron provides policy oriented research, strategic advisory and analysis tailored to economic and geopolitical interests
Experience
Delivered analysis and research into the drivers behind EU’s palm oil import ban to the Indonesian Embassy to the European Union as well as general understanding of the European Union’s political system and dynamics.
Assisted in the development of diversity, equity and inclusion policies of a Dutch-based multinational company.
Conducted research into the geopolitics of critical minerals in Southeast Asia, China’s interests in the South China Sea and maritime security framework in ASEAN.
Contributed to research in reforming and implementing Indonesia’s National Healthcare Program (JKN).
Published academic work discussing Chinese foreign policy and Indonesian foreign policy reform.
Education
Financial Management, University of Indonesia (Bachelor)
Planning and Administration, University of London (Master of Science)
Sector
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Geopolitics
2
International trade
3
Energy Security
4
Southeast Asia regional dynamics
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Indonesian foreign policy
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Domestic governance
Expertise
Geopolitical Analysis and Research and Impacts on Corporations
Specializes in geopolitical research that helps organizations understand how state actions, regional alliances and global power shifts influence political, economic, and security landscapes. Translates complex geopolitical trends into strategic insights that guide risk assessment and opportunity mapping on a global scale. Supports corporate decision-making by connecting high-level developments, including and not limited to political instability, trade tensions, regulatory changes, and regional conflicts to tangible business impacts, including market entry, supply chain resilience, and long-term positioning.
Policy Analysis
Brings cross-sector policy expertise spanning both domestic and international contexts. Combines academic grounding with hands-on experience in public and private sectors to deliver insightful and actionable analysis. Academic background is leveraged to align theoretical perspectives with on-the-ground realities to craft solutions that are practical, targeted, and grounded in the operational environment.
Regional Dynamics
Brings focused expertise on European and Southeast Asian regional dynamics, with a strong grasp of how institutions like the EU have evolved and how ASEAN shapes the region’s political and security landscape.