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Sean Kenji Starrs joined the Department of International Development at King's College London in September 2022. Before this role, he served at the Department of Asian and International Studies at City University of Hong Kong from 2014 to 2021 and held a position as a visiting assistant professor at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He earned his PhD from York University in Toronto. His insightful commentary on global issues has been highlighted in major media outlets, including Bloomberg News, CNN, and the Washington Post. Sean's research interests are rooted in the capitalist rise of China and encompass themes such as BRICS+, techno-nationalism, globalization, and East Asian political economy. He actively supervises PhD candidates exploring topics related to these interests and is involved in an International Political Economy research group that examines contemporary socioeconomic and political dynamics, including the climate crisis and structural inequalities among different societal groups. Sean's teaching includes courses on the relationship between China and global capitalism, further enriching the academic community at KCL with his extensive knowledge and experience.
Department of International Development, King's College London • London, ENG
Center for International Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology •
Department of Asian and International Studies, City University of Hong Kong • Hong Kong
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