Name: Muhammad Afifi bin Datuk Syeikh Abdul Razak

Designation: Lecturer in Politics and International Relations

Organization: College of Law, Government and International Studies, Universiti Utara Malaysia

Highest Education: Masters in Political Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (1999)

Experiences:

• Assistant Director at Research Division, Prime Minister’s Department

• Associate Research Fellow, Study of State, Human Rights & Democracy, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

• Engaged in several research and consultancy projects in governments agencies, political parties and NGOs

• Consultant in Langkawi Community Development Agenda (2019-2023)

• Assistant Director, Western Europe and CIS Directorate, Research Division, Prime Minister’s Department

Research & Publications:

• The Involvement of Islamic Countries in International Peace Missions

• Explaining Malaysia’s Approach to UN Peacekeeping

• Commemorating 60 Years of Malaysia’s Participation and Contribution in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations