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Jacob Kovalio is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University, specializing in Modern Japan, diplomatic politics, and Japanese Asian nationalism. He has extensive research interests including Japanese diplomatic history, foreign policy, political culture, antisemitism, Chinese hegemonism, and international relations in the Indo-Pacific area of the 21st century. He has contributed significantly to the study of Japan-Canada relations, receiving multiple awards for his efforts, including the 2021 Order of the Rising Sun from the Government of Japan, which recognizes his promotion of Japanese studies in Canada. His academic journey has included fellowships with the Japan Foundation and a leadership role in the Japan Studies Association Canada. Kovalio's work also involves organizing key conferences on Canada-Japan relations and he has published various writings addressing important issues of Japanese and international relevance.
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