Afiq bin Oslan

Afiq bin Oslan serves as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Public Economics at the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance in Munich, Germany. His research focuses on political economy with specialized expertise in border politics, disaster-related political dynamics, environmental policy, and strategic interactions analyzed through game theory. He contributes to the institute's mission of advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, economics, and political science.

His academic background includes:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis (2023)
• Bachelor's degree from the Australian National University (2017)

Bin Oslan's research program systematically investigates how political actors respond to exogenous shocks and structural constraints. His work examines border fortification economics, media-leader dynamics in authoritarian contexts, persistence of community-level political divides, and electoral consequences of environmental disasters. Methodologically, he integrates formal modeling, historical analysis, and empirical investigation to uncover strategic behavior patterns across diverse political contexts. His scholarship demonstrates particular strength in connecting micro-level interactions to macro-level political phenomena.

His publication trajectory reveals a cohesive focus on long-term political processes and institutional responses to crises. Recent articles in the Journal of Peace Research and Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy showcase his analytical approach to border politics and media dynamics, while his Rationality and Society paper demonstrates expertise in historical political economy. The work consistently addresses fundamental questions about political stability, institutional design, and the impact of environmental factors on governance.

No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the available materials.

As a Senior Research Fellow, bin Oslan participates in collaborative research initiatives within the Department of Public Economics. While specific advising relationships are not detailed, his role involves mentoring junior researchers and contributing to the institute's intellectual community. His publication record indicates active engagement with funded research projects examining political economy questions.

Within the Department of Public Economics, bin Oslan collaborates with a multidisciplinary team including Director Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Kai A. Konrad. The department maintains a research environment focused on theoretical and empirical investigations of public finance, taxation systems, and political-economic interactions, providing the foundation for his work on border politics, disaster responses, and media-politics relationships.