Prof Dr Mohd Afandi Salleh
Adjunct Professor (Political Science)
Dr. Mohd Afandi Salleh is a Professor of International Relations at the Faculty of Law and International Relations, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu. He has served as a lecturer at public institutions of higher learning since 1996.Professor Dr. Mohd Afandi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He later pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Law at Lancaster University, UK, and completed his Ph.D. in International Relations at Durham University, UK.He is the founding figure behind the establishment of the Faculty of Law and International Relations at UniSZA, where he also pioneered the International Relations programme and served as the Head of Department. He was subsequently appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin from 2018 to 2021.In addition to his core academic responsibilities, Prof. Mohd Afandi is actively involved in international humanitarian and human rights missions. He is notably committed to advocating for the liberation of the Palestinian people from Israeli occupation and has participated in three humanitarian missions to Gaza. Beyond Gaza, he has also contributed to humanitarian efforts in Syria, Lebanon, South Sudan, and Cambodia.In 2017, he was part of the prosecuting legal team at the Permanent People’s Tribunal (PPT) for the case “State Crimes Allegedly Committed in Myanmar against the Rohingyas, Kachins, and Other Groups.” In 2018, Prof. Mohd Afandi was Malaysia’s sole representative among a 22-member delegation from 20 countries in the Freedom Flotilla – Just Future for Palestine voyage to Gaza from Italy, aimed at delivering food and medical aid. During this mission, he was abducted by Israeli forces in the Mediterranean Sea and detained in Tel Aviv.Prof. Mohd Afandi is currently a Senior Fellow for International Affairs at Humanitarian Care Malaysia (MyCare), a Malaysian NGO with ECOSOC status from the United Nations. He also serves as the Honorary Advisor of MyCare for the state of Terengganu. At the international level, he is an Advisor to the League of Parliamentarians for Al-Quds, an Istanbul-based institution that coordinates parliamentary efforts worldwide in support of the Palestinian cause, in line with United Nations resolutions.He is also a member of the International Consultative Council for Palestine, chaired by Sheikh Ekrimah Sabri, the Grand Imam of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Additionally, he serves as a Board Member of the Malaysian chapter of Pure Hands, a Texas-based international humanitarian NGO, and was on the Board of Directors for the Student Volunteers Foundation (YSS) Malaysia from 2018 to 2021.Prof. Mohd Afandi is also active in the world of Malay martial arts and currently holds the title of Chief Khalifah (Sandang Seri Mahkota Agong Cula Pelangi) under the Pertubuhan Silat Gayong Serantau Malaysia.On matters concerning human rights, he is a Senior Fellow at the Malaysia Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for the UPR Process (MACSA). He has undergone intensive human rights training organized by the Geneva International Centre for Justice (GICJ) in Geneva, the ASEAN University Network, and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. He was one of eight MACSA delegates who actively participated in Malaysia’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations in Geneva in January 2024.
Education
- Bachelor Degree in Political Science (Minor in Islamic Revealed Knowledge)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) - LL.M /Master of Law in International Law.
Lancaster University, UK - PhD in International Relations.
Durham University, UK
Area of Discipline
International Relations and International Law
Research Interests & Current Research
Religion In International Relations, Israel-palestine Conflicts, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law.
Publication & Other Links
https://experts.unisza.edu.my/afandi
Articles in Journal
1. Jackal Middle Power: Rethinking Indonesian Middlepowermanship. Tamkang Journal of International Affairs. Vol. 27, No. 2. (2024)[Scopus Indexed – Co-Author]
2. Analysis of IMF Loan Conditions with More Detrimental Impact on the Economy: A Case of Nigeria. (2023), IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 1185 (1).[Scopus Indexed – Co-Author]
3. Assessing the Effectiveness of the National Counter Terrorism Agency (BNPT) in Indonesia (2023), International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(2). p.38-48. [Indexed – Co-Author]
4. The Structure of United Nations and Its Mandate: A Review (2022), Quantum Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, p. 1-8, ISNN: 2776-6481 [Indexed – Main Author]
5. Malaysian and Indonesian Law and Policy on Rohingya Refugees: A Comparative Review (2022), Indonesian Comparative Law Review, p. 59-71, ISNN: 2655-2353 [Indexed- Main Author]
6. Rohingya Refugee Camps and Security Threat for Host Country (2022), Conflict and Peace Studies Journal, p. 92-124, ISNN: 2821-9430 [Indexed – Co-Author]
7. China-ASEAN Disputes on South China Sea and The Implication of Us Involvement (2021), International Journal of Contemporary Architecture “the New Arch”, p. 235 -247, ISNN: 2198-7688 [Indexed- Co-Author]
8. Essential Factors Influencing Malaysia’s Relations with the United Arab Emirates. (2021) Contemporary Review of the Middle East. 8 (4).p.477-495. [Indexed – Co-Author]
9. An Assessment of the Unsustainable Nigerian Policies on Palm Oil. (2021) Liberal arts and Social Sciences. 5 (s) p. 79-87. [Indexed – Co-Author]
10. Forced Displaced Rohingya: Discouraged or Welcomed Community in Malaysia (2021), International Journal of Contemporary Architecture “the New Arch”, p. 277-286, ISNN: 2198-7688 [Indexed – Co-Author]
11. The Challenges Facing Palm Oil Industry in Nigeria. (2021) Asian People Journal. 4 (1). P. 28-33. [Indexed – Co-Author]
12. The Application of Maqasid Al-Shariah in The Foreign Policy of Islamic States (2021), International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, p. 88-96, ISNN: 2222-6990 [Indexed by: ERA – Main Author]
13. Nigeria-IMF Relationship and Its Impact on Human Rights and Standard of Living in Nigeria. (2021) Yustisia. 10. P. 177-195. [Indexed – Co-Author]
14. The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region’s Historical Background and Uyghur Human Rights Situation (2021), Isagoge – Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, p. 102-116, ISNN: 2763-7123 [Indexed – Main Author]
15. The Sustainable Palm Oil Policies in Malaysia (2020), Journal of Management Theory and Practice, p. 56-60, ISNN: 2716-7089 [Indexed – Main Author]
16. The Use of Religion as Tool for Ideological Indoctrination by Boko Haram: a Critical Discourse (2020), Journal of Critical Reviews, p. 806-810, ISNN: 23945125 [Indexed by: Scopus – Main Author]
17. The Effects of Boko Haram Insurgency on The Internally Displaced Children in Nigeria (2020), International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, p. 795-822, ISNN: 2222-6990 [Indexed by: ERA – Main Author]
18. The Declining Hegemony of The United States and The Growing Influence of China: A Critical Perspective on Power Transition Theory in the 21st Century (2020), Austral: Brazilian Journal of Strategy & International Relations, p. 129 – 149, ISNN: 2238-6262 [Indexed by: Scopus – Main Author]
19. Can U.S. Aid and Assistance Continue Playing a Soft Power Role in The Muslim World? (2020), Intellectual Discourse, p. 715-735, ISNN: 2289-5639 [Indexed by: Scopus – Co-Author]
20. Prevention of Breaches and Responsibility to Protect: Case Study of Libya and Syria Crises 2011 -2016(2019), International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, p. 45-61, ISNN: 0128-1763 [Indexed – Co-Author]
21. Forced Migration and Human Trafficking: Religion and Community Perspective in Nigeria (2019), International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, p. 1071 -1079, ISNN: 2222-6990 [Indexed by: ERA – Main Author]
22. The Roles of Non-State Actors in Eradicating Poverty in Malaysia (2018), National Academy of Managerial Staff of Culture and Arts Herald, p. 908-911, ISNN: 2226-3209 [Indexed by: ESCI – Main Author]
23. Interest Group Lobbies and Us Foreign Policy: The Role of American Evangelical (2018), National Academy of Managerial Staff of Culture and Arts Herald, p. 897-899, ISNN: 2226-3209 [Indexed by: ESCI – Main Author]
24. Developing a Model of Malaysia Foreign Policy Based on Maqasid Al-Shariah (2018), 3 / 3 National Academy of Managerial Staff of Culture and Arts Herald, p. 857-860, ISNN: 2226-3209 [Indexed by: ESCI – Main Author]
25. Forced Displacement and The Plight of Internally Displaced Persons in Northeast Nigeria (2018), Humanities and Social Science Research, p. 46-52, ISNN: 2576-3032 [Indexed – Main Author]
26. Shiite in Malaysia: a Study of Their Theology, Rites and Political Inclination Based on Sects (2017), Man in India, p. 377-385, ISNN: 0025-1569 [Indexed – Co Author]
27. Rise, Challenge and Response to Islamic Extremists in West Africa: The Case of Mali and Nigeria (2017), International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, p. 95-102, ISNN: 2455-6378 [Indexed Co-Author]
28. The Impact of Malaysian Foreign Policy on Palestine During Tun Mahathir\’s Era (2017), Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, p. 217-226, ISNN: 1287702 [Indexed by: ESCI – Co-Author]
29. The Globalization of Religious Freedom: Evolution, Debates and Issues (2017), International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, p. 896-906, ISNN: 2222 – 6990 [Indexed by: ERA – Main Author]
30. The Burden of Refugees Accommodation and The Right of Host Nation to Compensations (2017), World Applied Sciences Journal, p. 730-1736, ISNN: 1818-4952 [Indexed by: ERA – Main Author]
31. Myanmar’s Religious Crises: Proposed Solution Through the Concept of Muhibbah (2017), International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, p. 197-203, ISNN: 2222-6990 [Indexed by: ERA – Co-Author]
32. Human Security and Nigeria’s Democracy in 21st Century (2017), World Applied Sciences Journal, p. 1797-1803, ISNN: 1818-4952 [Indexed by: ERA – Main Author]
33. Effect of Donald Trump Foreign Policy Towards the Muslim World: The Israeli Palestinian Issues (2017), World Applied Sciences Journal, p. 1709-1717, ISNN: 1818-4952 [Indexed by: ERA – Co-Author]
34. Boko Haram and Humanitarian Crisis in North-East Nigeria (2017), World Applied Sciences Journal, p. 1777-1782, ISNN: 1818-4952 [Indexed by: ERA – Co-Author]
35. The Role of The Conservative Christians in The Us-Israel Special Relationship (2017), Man in India, p. 433-446, ISNN: 251569 [Indexed – Main Author]
36. International Religious Freedom Act 1998 and The Issues of Religious Freedom in Muslim Countries (2017), Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, p. 231-239, ISNN: 1287702 [Indexed by: Scopus – Co-Author]
37. Determination of The Parent’s Right to Decide on The Religion of a Minor Child: The Malaysian Perspective (2017), World Applied Sciences Journal, p. 1701-1708, ISNN: 1818-4952 [Indexed by: ERA – Co-Author]
38. Determinant of Mahathir\’s Foreign Policy Towards Palestine Conflict (2017), World Applied Science Journal, p. 1772-1776, ISNN: 1818-4952 [Indexed by: ERA – Co-Author]
39. Malaysia’s Relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran: Juggling the Interests (2017), Contemporary Review of The Middle East, p. 1-19, ISNN: 23471979 [Indexed – Main Author]
40. The Role of Malaysian NGOs on Palestinian Issues: Aqsa Syarif Berhad (2017), Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, p. 133-142, ISNN: 1287702 [Indexed by: ESCI – Main Author]
41. Strategies for Unifying Humankind Through the Empowerment of Civilizational Dialogue According to Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (2016), Social Sciences (Pakistan), p. 5824-5829, ISNN: 18185800 [Indexed by: Scopus – Co-Author]
42. Radical Religious Extremism Within the Context of Islamic Discussion (2016), Man in India, p. 5373-5379, ISNN: 251569 [Indexed by: Scopus – Co-Author]
43. Conceptualizing Jihad Among Southeast Asia’s Radical Salafi Movements (2015), Journal for The Study of Religions and Ideologies, p. 1-28, ISNN: 15830039 [Indexed by: ESCI – Co-Author]
44. The Emergence of Non-State Actors in Enhancing Malaysia’s Relationship with The GCC Countries (2015), Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, p. 267-280, ISNN: 1287702 [Indexed by: Scopus – Main Author]
45. Beyond Religious Affinity: Malaysia’s Relations with Countries in The Arab Gulf (2015), Pacific Review, p. 461-482, ISNN: 9512748 [Indexed by: WoS Q2 – Co-Author]
46. Maqasid Al-Shariah as a Parameter for Islamic Countries in Screening International Treaties Before Ratification: An Analysis (2015), Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, p. 219-226, ISNN: 1287702 [Indexed by: Scopus – Co-Author]
47. Polemics of The Islamic Caliphate: a View from Ali Abd. Al-Raziq (2015), Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, p. 137-140, ISNN: 20399340 [P] [Indexed by: Scopus – Co-Author]
48. Mosque Tourism Certification in Waqf Management: A Model by Ukhwah Samara (2015), Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, p. 291-304, ISNN: 1287702 [Indexed by: Scopus – Co-Author]
49. An Analysis of Late Payment Charge on Defaulters in Islamic Banking and Finance: a Malaysian Perspective (2014), Journal of Islamic Law Review, p. 107-127, ISNN: 0973-2918 [Indexed – Co-Author]
50. The Impact of The Tourism Industry on Children’s Education in a Marginalized Community: A Study on Perhentian Island, Terengganu, Malaysia (2014), La Pensee Journal, p. 431-440, ISNN: 314773 [Indexed – Co-Author]
51. The American Christians and The State of Israel (2013), Journal for The Study of Religions and Ideologies, p. 152-172, ISNN: 1583-0039 [Indexed by: WoS Q4 – Main Author]
52. The American Christian Right and George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy Towards Sudan (2013), Siyasal Bilimler Dergisi (Turkish Journal of Political Science), ISNN: ISSN. 2147-6934 [Indexed – Main Author]
Book
1. The Christian Right and Us Foreign Policy in The 21st Century (2019), Airlangga University Press, ISBN: 978-602-473-166-3 – Main Author
2. UniSZA Permata Ufuk Timur (2018), Penerbit UniSZA, ISBN: 978-967-2231-08-0 – Co-Author
3. Masalah Sosial di Pulau Perhentian (2003), Penerbit KUSZA, ISBN: 987-983-9842-07 – Co-Author
4. International Environmental Conventions and Treaties. (2002), International Laws Book Publisher, ISBN: 967-89-1252-X – Main Author
Chapter in Book
1. Mahathir’s Twice Premiership: The Position of Islam in His Foreign Policy, Law Politics and Society: The Unravelling of Malaysia and Indonesia Potentiality (2021), Airlangga University Press, 151-165ISBN: 978-602-473-774-0 – Co-Author
2. Pengurusan Kampus UniSZA Mendepanai Covid-19, Mendepani Pandemik Covid-19 Perspektif UniSZA (2020), Penerbit UniSZA, Jan-97ISBN: 978-967-2231-45-5 – Main Author
3. Syiah di Malaysia: Konsep, Politik dan Akidah, Liberalisme dan Ekstremisme (2020), Penerbit UniSZA, 217-234ISBN: 978-967-2231-49-3 – Co-Author
4. Radikalisme Melalui Media Sosial, Liberalisme dan Ekstremisme (2020), Penerbit UniSZA, 33ISBN: 978-967-2231-49-3 – Co-Author
5. Bab 2 Strategi Pengukuhan Dialog Peradaban Menurut Pemikiran Badiuzzaman Said Nursi, Badiuzzaman Said Nursi Penerus Peradapan Insan (2018), Penerbit UniSZA, 33-48ISBN: 978-967-2231-09-7 – Co-Author
6. Independence of The Judiciary, The Malaysian Judiciary (2016), The Malaysian Current Law Journal Sdn Bhd, 149-207ISBN: 978-967-457-074-3 – Co-Author
7. ISIS: Pejuang Ataupun Petualang Islam?, (2016), Pts Publication, 1-100ISBN: 978-967-411-915-7 – Co-Author
8. Saudi Arabian\’s Relations with Malaysian, Saudi Arabian Foreign Policy (2016), I.b.Tauris & Co. Ltd, 209-303ISBN: 9.78E+12 – Co-Author
9. Asia-Gulf Economic Relations in The 21st Century: The Local to Global Transformation, What Determines Malaysia?s Interest in The GCC? (2013), Gerlah Press, ISBN: ISBN: 978-3-940924-10-0 – Co- Author