Dr. David Arase

Biography

David Arase is a Resident Professor at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center of Johns Hopkins University, specializing in International Politics with a focus on East Asian affairs. He has taught international relations and has extensive experience in Japanese politics and foreign policy. Arase holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Cornell University, an MA in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and a PhD in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley. He has been recognized with awards such as the Japan Foundation dissertation fellowship and the Abe Foundation research fellowship. His work reflects significant insights into the shifting dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, examining the rise of China and related geopolitical developments. He has previously taught at institutions including the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London and the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Arase invites experts and practitioners to engage with his students, enriching their understanding of major international issues.

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