Yukihiro Nikaido			Director of Research at The Japan Institute of International Affairs.
		1981		Graduated from Faculty of Law, Keio University
		2007		Director of Research, The Japan Institute of International Affairs
		2005 - 2006		Professional Fellow, East Asian Institute, Columbia University
		2004		Director, Japan Information Center, Consulate General of Japan in NY
		2003		Director, General Affairs Division, Consulate General of Japan in NY
		2001		Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Iran
		1999		Director, Development Cooperation Division, MOFA
		1997		Director, Evaluations Division, MOFA
		1996		Deputy Director, Global Issues Division, MOFA
		1994		Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Bulgaria
		1991		First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Australia
		1981		Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)