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2025

  • Dr. Ayu Anastasya Rachman (Indonesia), Assistant Professor, University of Bina Mandiri Gorontalo / 2025 Japan Foundation Southeast Asia Partnership (JFSEAP) Program Visiting Fellow
    [Research Topic] "Enhancing ASEAN-Japan Educational Diplomacy: A Strategic Framework for Regional Stability and Cooperation (TBD)"

2023

  • Mr. Randolf Carr (Germany), Senior Policy Advisor, Munich Security Conference (MSC)
    [Research Topic] "Lessons from the implementation of Japan's economic security strategy"

2022

  • Mr. Daniel Mandell (U.S.A), Former Legal Counsel, Office of the President, Koror, Palau
    [Research Topic]
    "How can the United States, Japan, Australia, and their like-minded partners best work together in order to effectively and efficiently provide development assistance and aid to the Pacific Island Countries?"

2019

  • Ms. Mirna Galic (U.S.), Former Senior Advisor, Office of Afghanistan Affairs, U.S. Department of State
  • Dr. Ben Schreer (Australia), Professor of Strategic Studies and Head of Department, Department of Security, Studies and Criminology, Macquarie University

2018

  • Ms. Darshana M. Baruah (India), Associate Director, Carnegie India
  • Mr. Edward Schwarck (UK), Visiting Fellow, Council on Strategic and Wargaming Studies, Taiwan

2017

  • Dr. Michal Makocki (Poland), Senior Associate Analyst, EU Institute for Security Studies
  • Dr. Irina Angelescu (U.S.and Romania), International Affairs Specialist and member of the U.S. Department of State Federal Service Family Reserve Corps
  • Prof. Renato Cruz De Castro (Philippines), Professor, International Studies Department, De La Salle University-Manila..
    [Research Topic] "Japan's Balancing Gambit on China in Maritime Southeast Asia: Motives, Means, and Challenges"
  • Dr. Bahadir Pehlivanturk (Turkey), Assistant Professor, Political Science and International Relations, TOBB University, Ankara.
    [Research Topic] "Japanese Foreign Policy in an Uncertain World: Opportunities and Limits of Humanitarian Power Diplomacy"
  • Dr. Melanie Hart (U.S.A), Senior Fellow and Director for China Policy, National Security and International Policy, Center for American Progress (CAP)
    [Research Topic]  "Japanese Views on China and US-China relations"
                                    "Japan's view's on China's energy investments in Asia and Japan's own investment approach in nations targeted by China"

2016

  • Dr. Ahmed Kandil (Egypt), Senior Research Fellow and Head of Energy Studies Program, Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS), Al-Ahram newspaper
    [Research Topic] "Japan and the Middle East: What a New Order?"
  • Ms. Catherine Panaguiton (Philippines), Legal Consultant, Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea, University of the Philippines
    [Research Topic] "Japanese Maritime Security Policy and Developments in International Law in the South China Sea: Prospects and Opportunities"
  • Mr. Jonathan Miller (U.S.A / Canada), Senior Analyst, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
    [Research Topic] "US-Japan-India: Trilateral Relations"
  • Mr. Edward Schwarck (UK), Research Fellow, International Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
    [Research Topic] "The Rise of China's Ministry of Public Security (2007-2016)"
  • Dr. Yujen KUO (Taiwan), Associate Professor, Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University.
    [Research Topic] "Institutional Comparison between U.S.-Japan and U.S.-R.O.K. Alliances"
  • Dr. Tania M. Chacho (U.S.A), Academy Professor/Director, Comparative Politics Program, Department of Social Sciences, U.S. Military Academy
  • Ms. Celine Pajon (France), Research Fellow, Center for Asian Studies, French Institute of International Relations
    [Research Topic] "MSDF and JCG：challenges and prospects for coordination"

2015

  • Dr. Dragana Mitrovic (Serbia) ,Professor of Faculty of Political Sciences, Director of Asian Studies, University of Belgrade
    [Research Topic] "China's transformation from Regional to World Power"
  • **Mr. Mahdi ZADEHALI ** (Iran) ,Research Fellow, Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), Iran
    [Research Topic] "Vienna Deal, Middle East new order and Japans opportunity"
  • Ms. Eunil CHO (ROK) Ph D Candidate, Department of Political Science, Yonsei University
    [Research Topic] "Politics of Nuclear Forbearance in Japan: favoritism for energy industry and diplomatic concerns"
  • Ms. Kelly Wadsworth (U.S.A) PhD Student, International Security Studies, Graduate School of Public & International Affairs (GSPIA), University of Pittsburgh
    [Research Topic] "A study of Japan's offensive strike capabilities"
  • Mr. Doeuk Vannarith(Cambodia) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia [Research Topic] "Human Rights-Based Approach to Primary Education for Children with Disabilities: A Case of Krousar Thmey in Phnom Penh, Cambodia"
  • Ms. In Young PARK (ROK) Ph D Student, Princeton University
    [Research Topic] "Measuring the Influence of Foreign Dissent on Public Attitude toward Foreign Policy: A Survey of Framing Effect on Japanese Voters using Anti-Japan Protest Coverage in Major Japanese Newspapers (2001-2014)"
  • Prof. Sulmaan Khan (U.S.A) Assistant Professor of International History and Chinese Foreign Relations, Director, Water and Oceans Program, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy The Fletcher School, Tufts University/CFR-Hitachi Fellow
    [Research Topic] "Japan-China relations"
  • Mr. Weston Konishi (U.S.A) Adjunct Fellow, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
    [Research Topic] "The US-Japan Alliance Cooperation."

2014

2013

  • Ms. Deena Magnall (U.S.A) Senior Economic Officer, Korea Desk, East Asia & Pacific Affairs Bureau, US Department of State / CFR-Hitachi Fellow
    [Research Topic] "Japan in a Changing Development Assistance Landscape"
  • Ms. Thuy Thi Do (Vietnam) PhD Candidate, Australian National University
    [Research Topic] "Locating Vietnam-Japan's Strategic Partnership in the Changing East Asian Political Landscape"
    [Research Paper] "Locating Vietnam-Japan's Strategic Partnership in the Changing East Asian Political Landscape "
  • Dr. Leif-Eric Easley (U.S.A) Assistant Professor, Ewha University
    [Research Topic] "US-Japan relations, international relations in Northeast Asia"
    [Research Paper] "Including Japan in South Korea's "Trustpolitik""
  • Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh (Vietnam):Vice Dean, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
    [Research Topic] "Territorial issues in the East China Sea and South China Sea: a comparative Assessment"
    [Research Paper] "Territorial Issues in the East and South China Seas: A Comparative Assessment"
  • Ms. Mi-Yeon Hur(Korea) :Ph.D Candidate , University of Bradford(UK)
    [Research Topic] "Japan's Foreign Policy Shifts toward North Korea Based on Interactionist Role Theory"
  • Ms. Lauren Richardson(Australia) :Ph.D Candidate, Australian National University
    [Research Topic] "Territorial Disputes and History Problems in Japan-South Korea Relations"
  • Mr. Ian Easton(U.S.A) :Research Fellow, Project 2049 Institute
    [Research Topic] "China's military strategy and policy, cross-Strait relations"
    [Research Paper] "China's Evolving Reconnaissance-Strike Capabilities: Implications for the U.S.-Japan Alliance."

2012

  • Dr. Sunbae KIM' (Korea) was a Senior Research Fellow, Center for International Security Studies, Institute for National Security Strategy (INSS). His research topic was "Chinas Foreign Relations in Qing Dynasty and Its Implications for the Future East Asian Order."
  • Dr. Dennis D. TRINIDAD (philippines) was Associate Professor, International Studies Department, De La Salle University
    His research topic was "China and Japan's Economic Cooperation with the Southeast Asian Region: The Foreign Aid of a rising and a Mature Asian Power."
  • Ms. Pranamita Baruah (India) was Researcher, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) in India.
    Her research topic was "Japan -China Relations and East Asian Regionalism."

2011

  • Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah (India) was Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Studies, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University in India.
    His research topic was " Japan-India Maritime Cooperation in the Asia -Pacific Region: Prospects and Problems."(2012-07-24)
  • Ms. Jiseon YOO (Korea) was Researcher at the Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
    Her research topic was "Human Security in Foreign Policy: A Comparison between Japan and Canada."
  • Mr. Hanscom Smith (United States) was a U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer serving as a Council on Foreign Relations-Hitachi Fellow at The Japan Institute of International Affairs.
    His research topic was "Japan's Soft Power and the U.S.-Japan Alliance."
  • Dr. Benny TEH Cheng Guan (Malaysia) was a Senior Lecturer, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
    His research Topic was "Japan's East Asian Foreign Policy and New Role in Community Building."

2010

  • Commander Spencer Abbot (United States) was a U.S. Navy F-18 Hornet pilot serving as a Council on Foreign Relations-Hitachi Fellow at The Japan Institute of International Affairs.
    His research topic was "Learning from Tomodachi: U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Complex Disaster Response."
  • Mr. Mohamed Fayez Farahat (Egypt) was Researcher, International Relation Unit, Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS).
    His Research Topic was "Occupation & State Re-building: Comparative Study on Post WWⅡ & Post Cold War Experience."
  • Dr. Saadia M. Pekkanen (United States) is Job and Gertrud Tamaki Professor, University of Washington (on leave)/ University of Tsukuba (2010-2012: Master's and Doctoral Programs, International Public Policy).
    Her research topic is "Creation of Economic and Security Institutions in Asia."
  • Ms. Aikerim A. Kamaldinova (Kazakhstan) was Junior Research Associate, Institute of Safety Cooperation Issues in Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi.
    Her research Topic was "Shanghai Cooperation Organization's Role in the Security System of the North-East Asia."
  • Dr. Sangmin Bae was Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University.
    Her research Topic was "Human Security in East Asia: Japan leading the Way?"
    Her research at JIIA was funded by a fellowship from the Japan Foundation, Center for Global Partnership.

VISITING FELLOWS 2009-2007

 

2009

  • Dr. Fan Jishe (China) was Senior Associate Institute of American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
    His research topic was "American Nuclear Disarmament Initiative and Its Relevance to US-Japan Alliance (Extended Deterrence)."
    His research at JIIA was funded by a fellowship from the Japan Foundation.
  • Mr. Tonny Dian Effendi (Indonesia) was Lecturer, Department of International Relations, University of Muhammadiyah Malang.
    His research topic was "Japan's Public Diplomacy Process."
  • Mr. Konstantine Tsereteli was Lecturer, Institute of Asia and Africa, Tbilis Free Univeristy / Senior Specialist, Ministry of Defence of Georgia.
    His research topic was "East Asian Community and the role of Japan in it."
  • Dr. Ni Feng (China) was Professor/Assistant Director-General of the Institute of American Studies (IAS) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and Chief of the IAS' Division of American Foreign Policy.
    His research topic was "Trilateral Dialogue among China, Japan and America --- from the Second Track to the First Track?" He researched at JIIA on a fellowship from the Japan Foundation.

2008

His research topic was "Overcoming the Reactive State: Japan's Leadership in Promoting East Asian Security Multilateralism."

2007

2006

  • Prof. Ma Xiao Jun (CHINA) was Professor, International Politics, The Institute of International Strategic of CCPS ." His research topic was "Research on Strategic Security and International Energy Cooperation in East Asia."
  • Mr. Nandakumar Janardhanan (INDIA) was Research Assistant, Non-Military Threats:Energy and Economic Security Cluster, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses(IDSA). His research topic was "Changing Dynamics of Regional Energy Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Japan's Perceptions and Strategy."
  • Dr. Lam Peng ER. (SINGAPORE) was Senior Research Fellow, East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore. His research topic was "Japan's Peace Building in Asia."
  • Prof. Mireya Solis (U.S.A) was Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University. Her research topic was "Trading Preference? Japan New FTA Diplomacy and Asian Regionalism."
  • Prof. Sven Burmester (DENMARK) was Visiting Professor, Sichuan Population Research Institute. His research topic was "The Japan-China Relationship."

2005

  • Dr. BAE Jung-Ho (KOREA) was Senior Research Fellow, Center for International Relations Studies, Korea Institute for National Unifications. His research topic was "The Japan-US Alliance and the Korean Peninsula, and Japan-South Korean Cooperation"
  • Dr. Raviprasad Narayanan (INDIA) was Associate Fellow, East Asia, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses(IDSA). His research topic was "China's Foreign Policy Decision - Making in the Reform Period towards Japan: A Case Study of the Senkaku-Diaoyu Islands Dispute."
  • Ms. Ziba Farzinnia (IRAN) was Director, Publication Center, Institute for Political and International Studies(IPIS). Her research topic was "Japan and South-West Asia in the Light of the New Trends in International Politics."
  • Mr. Anuar Ayazbekov (KAZAKHSTAN) was Research Fellow, Foreign Policy Unit, Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. His research topic was "Prospects of the Republic of Kazakhstan's Membership in the ASEAN Regional Forum."
  • Ms. KHONGThi Binh (VIETNAM) was Editorial Board Secretary, Journal of International Studies, Institute for International Relations(IIR). Her research topic is "Recent Japan-China Relations and Implications for East Asian Security."
  • Dr. Mykola Kulinich (UKRAINE) was Rector, Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine under MOFA of Ukraine. His research topic was "Japan's Policy toward Regional Security Issues in Northeast Asia (2000-2005) ."
  • Dr. Markus Tidten (GERMANY) was Senior Research Associate, Research Unit Asia, Germany Institute for International and Security Affairs(SWP). His research topic is "Japans neue Aussenpolitik - Naher Osten."
  • Mr. Robert Dujarric (U.S.A.) was Senior Associate(adjunct), National Institute for Public Policy. His research topic was "Paradigm Change in the Japanese economy and Implications for Security in Asia."

2004

  • Dr. John H. Swenson-Wright (U.K.) was University Lecturer, East Asia Institute, University of Cambridge. His research topic was "Frustrated Trilateralism? Japan's Relations with South Korea and the United States in the Context of the North Korean Nuclear Crisis."
  • Prof. Alexei Voskressenski (RUSSIA) was Professor & Head, Department of Asian and African Studies, Mgimo-University. His research topic was "The Rise of China and Russian-Chinese Relations in the New Global Politics of Eastern Asia."
  • Prof. Junwei Ma (CHINA) was Professor & Deputy Director, Institute of Japanese Studies, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations(CICIR). His research topic was "Is a Soft Landing Possible on the North Korean Nuclear Issue?"
  • Dr. Rajiv Nayan (INDIA) was Research Officer, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Strategic Technologies and the United States of America, The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses(IDSA). His research topic was "Non-Proliferation Issues in South Asia."
  • Mr. Elhedek Mansour Aboulazzm (EGYPT) was Deputy Head, Foreign News Desk, Al-ahram Newspaper of Egypt . His research topic was "Democratic Reform of the Arab World and Japan's Role."

2003

  • Mr. Sujeet SAMADDAR (INDIA) was Joint Director, Directorate of Naval Plans, Indian Navy. His research topic was "Containing Nuclear Proliferation: Theoretical Underpinnings of a Japan-India Initiative."
  • Dr. TRAN Quang Minh (VIETNAM) was Head, Department of Japanese Economy, Center for Japan Studies. His research topic was "US-Japan Trade Relations and Trade Frictions: An Analysis and Assessment on the Bilateral Negotiating Process."
  • Mr. Lin Xiao Guang (CHINA) was Research Fellow, Central Party History Research Center. His research topic was "China-US Relations in the 21st Century and the Japan Factor: From the Perspective of Strategic Relations and Interests"
  • Mr. LAI Yew Meng (MALAYSIA) was Lecturer, Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge & Language Learning, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. His research topic was "Nationalism in Contemporary Sino-Japanese Relations."
  • Ms. Elena SHADRINA (RUSSIA) was Associate Professor, World Economy and Foreign Economic Links Department, Khabarovsk State of Academy of Economics and Law. Her research topic was "Energy Cooperation in Northeast Asia."
  • Ms. NGUYEN Thi Hai Yen (VIETNAM) was Lecturer and Researcher, Department of International Politics, Northeast Asian Division, Institute for International Relations, MoFA. Her research topic was "Collective Self-Defense for Japan: Prospects and Implications."
  • Mr. Mab YOU (CAMBODIA) was Assistant, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce. His research topic was "Foreign Direct Investment in Cambodia and Trade Related Issues."

2002

  • Ms. Brey SLOAN (U.S.A.) was Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Pentagon. Her research topic was "Constraints of Convenience: Changes in U.S.-Japan Bilateral Security Relations."
  • Ms. Ma PHAM Thi Thanh Binh (VIETNAM) was Researcher, Department of Developing Economies, Institute of World Economy. Her research topic was "Japanese Role in Vietnam's Economic Development in the Era of Renovation."
  • Ms. Ma Thu YIN (MYANMAR) was Assistant Lecturer, Department of International Relations, University of Yangon. Her research topic was "The Role of Japanese Non-Governmental Organizations in Myanmar (1995-2002)."
  • Dr. Tara KARTHA (INDIA) was Deputy Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat. His research topic was "Managing the Shift: Missile Defense and Japan's Options."
  • Mr. Craig Thompson (U.K.) was Senior Caseworker, Operations, Lord Chancellor's Department. His research topic was "The Changing Role of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces since 1976."
  • Mr. Ma Bayarkhuu DASHDORJ (MONGOLIA) was Counsellor, Department of Policy Planning, Monitoring & Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His research topic was "Post-Communist Transition in the Asia-Pacific: Towards a New Political Order."
  • Mr. Ma Sisavath INPHACHANH (LAOS) was Desk Officer, South East Asia and Pacific, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His research topic was "The Effectiveness of Japanese Grant Aid and Technical Assistance in the Social and Economic Development of the Lao People's Democratic Republic."
  • Dr. Xiaqin BAO (CHINA) was Lecturer, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan Univeristy. Her research topic was "Future Prospects for Sino-Japanese Relations, and Connections to Northeast Asian Security Issues"
  • Dr. Olga ROMANOVA (RUSSIA) was Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations and Political Science, Nizhny Novgorod Linguistic University. Her research topic was "National Interest Concept: Applying Theoretical Approaches to Foreign Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region."
  • Mr. Ma HOANG Khac Nam (VIETNAM) was Dean Assistant, Department of International Relations, Faculty of International Studies, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University. His research topic was "Possibilities and Realities of Japan in the ASEAN +3 Process."
  • Dr. Julio TEEHANKEE (PHILIPPINES) was Associate Professor Chair, Political Science, De La Salle University. His research topic was "Rethinking Japan's Foreign

2001

  • Dr. Pavel FLANDERKA (CZECH REPUBLIC) was Associate Professor, Department of Far Eastern Studies, Palacky University, Philosophical Faculty. His research topic was "Territorial Problems and Their Reflection in International Relations of Japan and Neighboring Countries ."
  • Dr. Orifjan NAMOZOV (UZBEKISTAN) was Director First Deputy, Research Institute of Finance and Price(RIFP), Ministry of Finance. His research topic was "Role of Financial Sector Reforms in East Asia Catching-up Market Development : Selective Experiences and Implications for Uzbekistan."
  • Dr. WANG Jian (CHINA) was Associate Researcher, Institute of World History, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. His research topic was "China's Accession to the WTO and the Future of Sino-Japanese Economic Relations"
  • Mr. Andrei LEVCHUK (RUSSIA) was Researcher, The Department of Complex Problems of International Affairs, The Institute of Oriental Studies of Russian Academy of Sciences. His research topic was "Evolution of Japan-U.S. Alliance and the Okinawa Problem."
  • Dr. Mely ANTHONY (PHILIPPINES) was Senior Analyst, The Secretariat of CSCAP, Institute of Strategic and International Studies(ISIS), Malaysia. Her research topic was "Human Security as a Framework for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific."
  • Dr. TRAN Nhung (VIETNAM) was Researcher, Japanese Political and Social Studies, Center for Japan Studies, National Centre for Social and Human Sciences. His research topic was "Lessons Learnt from Japanese Agricultural Development Measures for Vietnam."
  • Dr. G. V. C. Naidu (INDIA) was Research Fellow, Japan, Southeast Asia, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. His research topic was "India-Japan Relations : Framework for Cooperation."

2000

  • Mr. Theodore G. Osius (U.S.A.) was Senior Advisor, Naional Security Affairs, Office of Vice President. His research topic was "The Evolving U.S.-Japan Security Alliance."
  • Mr. Craig Thompson (U.K.) was Scholar, The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. His research topic was "An Examination of Factors that Influence Japanese Approaches to Theatre Missile Defense."
  • Prof. Victor Larin (RUSSIA) was Director, Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnography of the Peoples of the Far East Russian Academy of Sceinces Far Eastern Branch. His research topic was "China and Japan in the Context of Interests and Perspectives of the Russian Far East."
  • Dr. Caesar Cororaton (PHILIPPINES) was Fellow II / Research, Philippine Institute for Development Studies. His research topic was "Technological Innovations in Japan and S&T Experiences in the Philippines: (Drawing Policy Lessons for the Philippines)."
  • Dr. Anne Godron (FRANCE) was Analyst, Delegation of Strategic affairs, Ministry of Defense. Her research topic was "Caught between Oil and Friendship: An Assessment on Japan's Iranian Policy."
  • Ms Valentinaa BULDAKOVA (RUSSIA) was Head of Department, Economic Research Institute. Her research topic was "The Russian Far East as a Subject of Northeast Asian Integration."
  • Dr. Kostrzewa-zorbas Grzegorz (POLAND) was Resident Postdoctoral Scholar, International Security and Strategic Studies, Institute of Political Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences. His research topic was "Germany and Korea: A Comparative Study on the International Impact of Post Cold-War Reunification."
  • Dr. Valentina SIMKHOVICH (BELARUS) was Associate Professor, Department of Foreign languages, Belarus State Economic University. Her research topic was "Japanese Approach to Business: Management System and Corporate Men."
  • Ms. Khin Ma Ma (MYANMAR) was Tutor, International Relations Department, University of Yangon. Her research topic was "Japan's bid for a Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council in the Context of the post-Cold War International Environment."
  • Mr. Xue Chen (CHINA) was Research Assistant, Department of Asia Pacific Studies, Shanghai Institute for International Studies(SIIS). His research topic is "Situation and Multilateral Security Mechanisms in Northeast Asia: The Status Quo and Prospect."
  • Ms. Luan Thuy Duong (VIETNAM) was Research Fellow, Southeast Asian Studies Division, Institute for International Relations. Her research topic was "Japan's Role in the Asia Pacific Region: Japan-Vietnam Relations in the Context of Japan-China Relations. A Vietnamese Perception."
  • Mr. Landry Haryo Subianto (INDONESIA) was Researcher, Department of International Affairs, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research topic was "The Political Economy of Japan-ASEAN Relations: Exploring Japanese Perceptions of ASEAN."
  • Mr. AN ZHIDA (CHINA) was Seniar Research Fellow, China International Trust & Investment Corpration. His research topic was "Comparative Research on North Korea Policy Formulation Systems in China and Japan"

1999

  • Mr. Abdulla Kundakbayev (KAZAKHSTAN) was Financial Consultant, Interbank and Financial Telecommunications Center. His research topic was "Technical and economic assistance as an instrument to expand Japanses poitical economic and cultural influence in Central Asian States."
  • Mr. Ke Hui (CHINA) was Researcher, Division of Research, China Foundation for International and Strategic Studies. His research topic was "Japanese Security Policy and Sino-Japanese Relations in the Post-Cold War Era"
  • Mr. Zang Zhijun (CHINA) was Associate Professor, Deputy Chairman, International Politics Department, Fudan University. His research topic was "Constructing a Multilateral Security Framework in East Asia"
  • Dr. Silviu Razvan Jora (ROMANIA) was Researcher, Security and Global Issues, Romanian Institute of International Studies. His research topic was "On the Theory and Practice of Regionalism: "Regionalist Models in the 'Pacific Age'- Regionalism and Comprehensive Security."
  • Mr. I Ketut Gunawan (INDONESIA) was Lecturer & Researcher, Faculty of Social & Political Sciences, Mulawarman University. His research topic was "Thai and South Korean Military Withdrawal and Democratization."
  • Ms. Peron Marianne (FRANCE) was Analyst, Asian desk, Delegation of Strategic affairs, Ministry of Defense. Her research topic was "Contents and evolution of security debate in Japan."
  • Mr. Kim Beng Phar (MALAYSIA) was Editor, Northeast Asian-West, Asian Pacific Defense and Public Relations Consult(ADPR). His research topic was "Strengths and Limitations of Track Two Diplomacy in Northeast Asia."
  • Dr. David Wolff (U.S.A.) was Director, Cold War International History Project, The Woodrow Wilson Center. His research topic was "Islands of Discord: Comparative and Regional Approaches to Okinawa."
 

1998

  • Dr. Isabella Cordonnier (FRANCE) was Senior Political Analyst, French Ministry of Defense. Her research topic was "Japan and India: Are There Inter-related Security Concerns?"
  • Dr. Syed Azman (MALAYSIA) was Lecturer, DEPT. of Administrative Studies & Politics, University of Malaya. His research topic was "Islamic Revivalism in Malaysia - was it for Real or Just a Political Tool?"
  • Ms. Sawanee Supkitchongcharoen (THAILAND) was Policy and Plan Analyst, Overall Planning Division, National Economic and Social Development Board. Her research topic was " Regional Economic Cooperation - Lessons from ASEAN."
  • Mr. Sarkissov Denis (RUSSIA) was Research Assistant, U.S.& Canada Studies Institute. His research topic was "The Chinese Factor in U.S. and Japanese Policies."
  • Ms. Arlita Labenia Tayko (PHILIPPINES) was Researcher, Policy Research Division, Office of Strategic and Special Studies. Her research topic was "American Alliances in Post-Cold War East Asia- Implications on Regional Security."
  • Mr. Viroth Sundara (LAOS) was Director of Political and security Division, Political and security Division, ASEAN Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His research topic was "ASEAN and New Challenges."
  • Ms. Le Linh Lan (VIETNAM) was Research fellow and chief, Bureau for international cooperation and administration, Bureau for international cooperation and administration.
  • Mr. Kamchybek Omurzakov (KYRGYSTAN) was Deputy of Head Methodology, Division State Department on Anti-Monopoly, State Department on Anti-monopoly Policy Ministry of Economy Kyrgyz Republic. His research topic was "The Japanese Government's Policy on Promotion of SMEs: Lessons for Kyrgyzstan."
  • Dr. Askar Shomanov (KAZAKHSTAN) was Research fellow, Centre for Political Studies, Institute for Development of Kazakhstan. His research topic was "The Development of Lobbyism in Kazakhstan."
  • Mr. Xu Jian (CHINA) was Deputy Director, Department of Asian Affairs, Minisitry of Foreign Affairs. His research topic was "Principal Characteristics of Japan's Foreign Policy and Sino-Japanese Relation"
  • Dr. Oleksandr Yastremskii (UKRAINE) was Chairman, Department of Economics, University of Kiev-Mohyla Economics. His research topic was "Microeconomics Effects under Transition."
  • Ms. Vladimira Podhorska (CZECH REPUBLIC) was Student, English and American Studies and at the Japanese Department of Far Eastern Studies, Charles University. Her research topic is "Aspects of Internationalization in Japan"
 

1997

  • Mr. Patric Ferrand-Eynard (FRANCE) was Lieutenant Commander, French Ministry of Defense. His research topic was "Japan's Foreign Policy towards to Asia ; French Perspective."
  • Dr. Tuomas Forsberg (FINLAND) was with the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. His research topic was "Japan-Russia Territorial Issues"
  • Dr. Narayanan Ganesan (SINGAPORE) was Senior Lecturer, Political Science, National University of Singapore. His research topic was "Bilateral Tensions in Post-Cold War ASEAN."
  • Ms. Khadijah Md. Khalid (MALAYSIA) was Lecturer, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya. Her research topic was "The Leadership Factor in Malaysia-Japan Relations(Post 1975 Period)."
  • Mr. Pham Quy Long (VIETNAM) was Researcher, The Department of Japan's economy studies, The Center for Japan Studies. His research topic was "The opportunities and challenges of Japan-Vietnam's economic cooperation relations after 10 years of DOIMOI in Vietnam."
  • Dr. Maria Claret M. Mapalad (PHILIPPINES) was Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman. His research topic was "Japanese ODA and Philippine Savings, Growth. and development."
  • Ms. Alely A. Bernardo (PHILIPPINES) was Division Chief, Program Financing (Asia Pacific) Division, National Economic and Development Authority. Her research topic is "Japan's Policy Towards Southeast Asia: Financing Issues and Challenges for Social and Environmental Sustainability."
  • Dr. C. S. Eliot Kang (U.S.A.) was Professor, Dept. of Political Science, Northern Illinois University. His research topic was "U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Security Relations."
  • Mr. Ten Vilor (UZBEKISTAN) was with the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies. His research topic was "The Republic of Uzbekistan: Present Challenges"
  • Dr. Alexander I. Rogach (UKRAINE) was Associate Professor, International Economic, Institute of Foreign Relations Kiev University. His research topic was "Japanese Foreign Direct Investments in Southeast Asian Countries."
  • Mr. Baksheev Eugene (RUSSIA) was Expert Press Office for the Russian President. His research topic was "Interrelationship among Press Policy, Government Authorities, and Public Opinion in Russia"
  • Dr. Paridah Abd. Samad (MALAYSIA) was Senior Lecturer, School of Mass Communication, Mara Institute of Technology. His research topic was "Japan's Internal Reform in the Light of the Growing Economic and Political Interests of the European Union and the United States."
  • Dr. Jerzy Kozakiewicz (POLAND) was Professor, Political Science, Polish Academy of Sciences. His research topic was "Establishing a New Political Arrangement after the Collapse of the Soviet Union: The Case of Ukraine."
 

1996

  • Ms. Eddith Terry (U.S.A) was with the Office of the Vice President for Research and Ecuation, East-West Center. Her research topic was "Looking East - Japan's Search for a Regional Role in Asia after the Cold War."
  • Dr. Nicolas Regaud (FRANCE) was with the French Ministry of Defense. His research topic was "Security Issues in Southeast Asia."
  • Dr. Paul Stares (U.K.) was with the Brookings Institute. His research topic was "NATO/West Europe Defense Planning."
  • Mr. Asylkhan Zh. Serikov (KAZAKHSTAN) was Assistant Director, Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. His research topic was "Kazakhstan as a Euro-Asian State: Foreign Policy and National Security."
  • **Mr. Ferdinand B. Cui Jr. **(PHILIPPINES) was Senior Political Affairs Officer, House of Representatives(Parliament). His research topic was "Japanese Bilateral Assistance to Sustainable Development in the Philippines: An Exploratory Focus on the Environmental Dimension."
  • **Dr. Robles Jr., Alfredo C. **(PHILIPPINES) was Associate Professor, Department of political science, University of the Philippines. His research topic was "ASEAN and EC Official Development Assistance 1976-1995: An Empirical Survey."
  • Mr. Hamuzah Sulaiman (BRUNEI DARUSSALAM) was Tutor, Department of Public Policy and Administration, University of Brunei Darussala.
  • Ms. Nguyen Phoung Binh (VIETNAM) was Head, Southeast Asian Studies Division, Institute for International Relations. Her research topic was "Regional security and implications for Vietnam."
  • Mr. Chen Dong Xiao (CHINA) was with the Shanghai Institute for International Studies(SIIS). His research topic was "Why comes an emerging U.S.-Japan Axis in the East Asian Region?."
 

 

1995

  • Dr. Tran Van Tung (VIETNAM) was with the Vietnam Institute of World Economy.
  • Dr. Do Duc Dinh (VIETNAM) was with the Institute of World Economy, Vietnam's National Centre for Social Sciences. His research topic was "Vietnam - Japan Economic Relations on the Rise."
  • Ms. Nguyen Thai Yen Huong (VIETNAM) was with the North American - European Division, Institute for International Relations. Her research topic was "The United States, Japan and Southeast Asia after Cold War."
  • Dr. Azizov S. Shodmonkulovich (UZBEKISTAN) was with the Uzbekistan Institute of Strategic and Regional Investigations . His research topic was "The Japanese Factor in the Development of Central Asia: Prospects in Uzbekistan - Japanese Relations."
  • Dr. Lam Peng ER (SINGAPORE) was with the Department of Political Sciences, National University of Singapore. His research topic was "Japan and the Spratlys Dispute : A Case Study of Tokyo's Post Cold War Foreign Policy Aspirations and Limitations."
  • Dr. Piotr A. Ogrodzinski (POLAND) was with the Polish Institute of International Affairs. His research topic was "Security of the Republic of Poland in the Euro-Asiatic Dimension."
  • Mr. Jorge Tigno (PHILIPPINES) was with the Department of Political Sciences, University of Philippines. His research topic was "ASEAN Labor Migration Policies : Strategic Implications for Japan in Southeast Asia."
  • Prof. Khereid Jamsran Bayasakh (MONGOLIA) was with the School of Foreign Service, National University of Mongolia. His research topic was "Sandwiched Mongolia between Two Great Powers : Russia and China."
  • Dr. Ali Hasan (MALAYSIA) was Faculty of Economics & Administration, University of Malaya. His research topic was "The Japanese SMI's Human Resource Development."
  • Mr. Savitakhounov Jyldyzbek (KYRGHZSTAN) was with the Economic Department, The State Administration of Bishkek. His research topic was "Industrial Policy of Japan and Its Lessons for Kyrghyzstan."
  • Dr. Frank Umbach (GERMANY) was Federal Institute for East European and International Studies. His research topic was "Perspectives of Nuclear Disarmament - The Russian Debate on START-II and -III."
  • Dr. Marc Jeudy (FRANCE) was with the French Ministry of Defense. His research topic was "The Japanese Evolution Relating to the Involvement of Japan on the International and Regional Scenes."
  • Ms. Michaela Zazvorlova (CZECH REPUBLIC) was with the National Czech Republic Railway. Her research topic was "The Problem of Long-term Japan and Kazakhstan Cooperation."
  • Mr. Ni Feng (CHINA) was with the Institute of American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. His research topic was "The Current Relations between Japan and the United States."
  • Prof. Ivan Angelov (BULGARIA) was with the Institute of Economics, Bulugarian Academy of Sciences. His research topic was "Japan's Postwar Economic Politics - Lesson for Bulgaria."
 

 

1994

  • Dr. Nargis Babadjanova (UZBEKISTAN) was with the University of World Economy and Diplomacy. His research topic was "The Japanese System: Comprehensive and Psychological Training and Retraining for the Leaders, the Managers and the Specialists in Economics, Politics and Law."
  • Dr. Igor V. Burakovsky (UKRAINE) was with the Department of International Economic Relation, Kiev University. His research topic was "Ukrainian Model of Market Transformation and Economic Envelopment: Some Lessons from the Japanese Economic Experience."
  • Dr. Teow See Heng (SINGAPORE) was with the Department of History, National University of Singapore. His research topic was "Japan's Cultural Policy Toward China, 1931-1937 : From the Manchurian Incident to the Eve of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident ."
  • Dr. Aleksandr Kozlov (RUSSIA) was with the Institute of State and Law, Russian Academy of Sciences. His research topic was "Constitutional Law of Japan and Russia : A Comparative Analysis."
  • Dr. Antoni Kaminski (POLAND) was with the Institute of Political Studies Polish Academy of Sciences. His research topic was "Institutional Transformation in the Post-Communist World, and Emergence of the New European Order."
  • Dr. Elena Samonte (PHILIPPINES) was with the Department of Psychology, University of Philippines. Her research topic was "Japan-ASEAN Relations : Heart to Heart Understanding."
  • Dr. Aileen S.P. Baviera (PHILIPPINES) was with the Foreign Service Institute. Her research topic was "China's Regional Security Perspectives in the Post-Cold War Era Implications for Southeast Asia."
  • Mr. Hanafi Guciano (INDONESIA) was with the Australia - Japan Research Center, Australia National University. His research topic was "East Asian Economic Integration : ASEAN & Japan Role."
  • Mr. Dick Wilson (U.K.) was with the Chatham House. His research topic was "Political Circumstances in Asia (Japan, China and India in particular) and Future Prospect"

1993

  • Dr. Ngo Xuan Binh (VIETNAM) was with the Institute of World Economy, The National Center for Social Sciences and Humanities of Vietnam. His research topic was "Certain Aspects of the U.S. - Japan Relationship after the Cold War and the Impacts on Vietnam's Economic Development."
  • Dr. Khakimov Shukhrat (UZBEKISTAN) was with the Institute of World Problems under the President of Uzbekistan. His research topic was "Uzbekistan's Strategic Integration into the World Community and Aspects of Mutual Co-optation Between Uzbekistan and Japan."
  • Dr. Fomin Sergey Sergeevich (UKRAINE) was with the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. His research topic was "The Ukrainian Economy : Latest Developments and Policies to be Adopted Including the Japanese Experience."
  • Prof. Prasert Chittiwatanapong (THAILAND) was with the Faculty of Political Science, Thammasat University. His research topic was "Japan's Role in Regional Conflict - Resolution in Southeast Asia : The Case of the Cambodian Problem."
  • Mr. Sergei Lobanov (RUSSIA) was with the Institute of World Economics and International Relations, Moscow Center for Japanese and Pacific Studies. His research topic
  • Dr. Noel M. Morada (PHILIPPINES) was with the Institute for Strategic and International Studies, University of Philippines. His research topic was "ASEAN - Japan Partnership in Peace and Reconstruction of Indochina : Challenges, Opportunities, and Constraints."
  • Dr. Guudain Tumurchuluun (MONGOLIA) was with the Faculty of International Relations, Foreign Service School of Mongolian National University. His research topic was "China's Foreign Policy after the Collapse of the USSR : Changes, Challenges and Opportunities."
  • Dr. Norma Mansor (MALAYSIA) was with the University of Malaya. Her research topic was "Organizing for Quality in Japanese Companies and Implementation in Malaysian Subsidiaries."
  • Mr. Bunn Nagara (MALAYSIA) was with the Malaysia Institute for Strategic and International Studies. His research topic was "Regional Integration in East Asia : Problems, Prospects, Possibilities."
  • Mr. Mirdin Eshenaliev (KYRGHZSTAN) was with the Bishkek International School of Management and Business. His research topic was "A Lesson of Japanese Banking Experience - How to Construct the Kyrghyz Financial System in the Near Future."
  • Prof. Alia D. Kabdieva (KAZAKHSTAN) was with the Kazakhstan Institute of Management Economics and Strategic Research. Her research topic was "The Problem of Long-term Japan and Kazakhstan Cooperation."
  • Mr. Chinthapally Rajasekhar (INDIA) was with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His research topic was "Emerging Sino - Japanese Bilateral Relations."
  • Dr. Istvan Madi (HUNGARY) was with the Institute for World Economics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. His research topic was "Japan - EC Relations : A Struggle with Imbalances."
 

1992

  • Mr. Thavatchai Tangsirivanich (THAILAND) was with the Oxford Trinity College . His research topic was "Economic Change & Political Stability: Implications for Japan's Regional Role."
  • Prof. Jan Rowinski (POLAND) was with the Polish Institute of International Affairs. His research topic was "The Place of Central and East Europe in Japanese Foreign Policy."
  • Dr. Evelyn Tan Cullamar (PHILIPPINES) was with the Department of History & Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University. Her research topic was "The Philippines in ASEAN : Benefits and Costs of Membership."
  • Mr. Ravjaa Mounkhou (MONGOLIA) was with the International Organization's Department, Ministry of External Relations Mongolia . His research topic was "New World Order and International Organizations."
  • Dr. Syrga M. Urmanbetova (KYRGHZSTAN) was with the Center for International Cooperation, Kyrghzstan National University. Her research topic was "Some Problems Concerning the Development of the National Economy and Finances in Kyrghzstan Republic."
  • Mr. Erman Aminullah (INDONESIA) was with the Center for Analysis of Science and Technology Development, Indonesian Institute of Sciences. His research topic was "Technology Policy for Economic Development : Lessons from Japan."
  • Mr. Edy Prasetyono (INDONESIA) was Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His research topic was "Japan's Security Policy Towards ASEAN."
  • Dr. Judit Berenyi (HUNGARY) was with the KOPINT-DATORG, Institute for Economic, Market Research and Informatics. Her research topic was "The Present Envisaged Role of Japan in Eastern Europe with Special Regard to the Emerging Multipolar World."
  • Dr. Xu Xin (CHINA) was with the Department of International Politics, Peking University. His research topic was "Changing Chinese Security Perceptions."
 

1991

  • Dr. Courtny Purrington (U.S.A) was a doctoral candidate of the Department of Gevernment at Harverd.
  • Dr. Young Koo Cha (SOUTH KOREA) was Director, Policy Planning Directorate, Korea Institute for Defense Analyses. His research topic was "Korea-Japan Cooperation for Stability and Peace in the Asia-Pacific Region."
  • Dr. Ho Khai Leong (SINGAPORE) was with the Department of Political Sciences, National University of Singapore. His research topic was "The Changing Political Economy of Taiwan-Southeast Asia Relations."
  • Dr. Milagros Ragos Espinas (PHILIPPINES) was with the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. Her research topic was "Philippine Foreign Policy Towards Indochina, 1972 - 1979."
  • Dr. Firdaus Haji Abdullah (MALAYSIA) was with the University of Malaya. His research topic was "Issues in Malaysia - Indonesia Relations."
  • Ms. Zhang Yaohua (CHINA) was with the China Institute of International Studies. Her research topic was "Politics and Diplomacy in Japan"

1990

  • Dr. Borvorn Praprutidee (THAILAND) was with the Faculty of Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University." His research topic was "Japan's ODA to ASEAN Countries: Policy, Implementation, and Impacts."
  • Dr. Renato S. Velasco (PHILIPPINES) was with the Institute for Strategic and International Studies, University of Philippines. His research topic was "Debt 'Perestroika' for the Philippines."

1989

  • Dr. Tipaporn Phimphisut (THAILAND) was with the Faculty of Political Science, Ramkhamhaeng University. His research topic was "Modernization in ASEAN Countries and Japanese Response."
  • Dr. Mohd Haflah Piei (MALAYSIA) was with the Faculty of Economics, National University of Malaysia. His research topic was "The ASEAN - Japan Economic Relationship."
  • Dr. Khong Kim Hoong (MALAYSIA) was with the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya. His research topic was "The Politics of the Japan - Vietnam Relationship."
  • Dr. Lukman Hakim (INDONESIA) was with the Center for Analysis of Science and Technology Development, Indonesian Institute of Sciences. His research topic was "Subcontracting System in Automobile Industries - A Study of Japan and Indonesia Experiences."