Dr. Ratih Kabinawa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ratih Kabinawa is an Adjunct Research Fellow in Political Science at the University of Western Australia. She completed her doctoral degree in International Relations at the same institution, focusing her thesis on the transnational politics of Taiwan's foreign policy in Southeast Asia. Her research interests include the role of non-state actors in international relations, examining the involvement of migrant workers and businesspeople in foreign policy-making processes. Kabinawa's current research project, funded by the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, investigates how migrant workers influence and challenge foreign policy discourse, particularly regarding Indonesia's foreign policy towards Taiwan. She has received various awards and fellowships, including the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Research Fellowship and the Australia Awards Scholarship. Her teaching experience includes courses on Autocracy and Democracy in Asia and Global Environmental Politics. In addition to her academic roles, Kabinawa engages in government consultancy and is an active lecturer, contributing to discussions on international relations and human rights issues in the context of Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2022-07-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Engaged in academic research, teaching, and consultancy, focusing on foreign policy and transnational issues.

Visiting Research Fellow

2024-04-01 — 2024-12-31

National Chengchi University • Taipei, Taiwan

Researching the impact of migrant workers on foreign policy.

Awards

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EATS 2021 Conference Presentation Award

2021-07-14

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.