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Defense and Security Studies, International Relations, Conflict Studies, International Public Policy

Before entering academia, I worked in the fields of diplomacy, defence and security cooperation. This professional experience has provided me with valuable opportunities to understand and examine international affairs and conflicts, as well as the foreign and security policies of various countries. Such practical dimension is very significant, as it allows me to provide students with not only theoretical knowledge but also empirical insights, helping them to bridge the gap often found between academic study and real-world experiences.

As we witness the rise of new powers alongside the decline of established ones it's crucial to understand that our world is at a crossroads. Such developments are reshaping the existing global economic and security order, bringing new challenges and opportunities and calling for our attention and critical understanding. Furthermore, the emergence and expansion of alternative frameworks of cooperation and security brings more complexity to the global landscape. While these alternative models may promise innovation and adaptability, they often diverge from conventional norms and established rules. To understand how the world evolves requires active engagement and detailed investigation. Thus, you must use your critical thinking and foresight to acknowledge the factors and dynamics behind ongoing changes. Let's analyse these developments together with a critical eye, discerning their implications and assessing their alignment with principles of justice, equity, and sustainability.

"Japan, the UE and the US: shared risks and growing convergence” (Chapter 4, pp82-100) in Alica Kizekova (ed), The Indo-Pacific in the Post-Trump Era: Expectations and Challenges, Institute of International Relations, Prague, Czech Republic, 2021

“Managing the People’s Liberation Army” (Chapter 4, pp47-67) in Hiroko Naito and Vida Macikenaite (eds), State Capacity Building in Contemporary China, Springer, Singapore, 2020

“International Comparison of Security and Military Assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa: France, the United States, and China" (Chapter 2, pp41-60, in Japanese) in Kida Tsuyoshi and Takeuchi Shinichi (eds), Africa Searching for Stability, Minerva Publishing, Kyoto, Japan 2016