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Recent News
- New Publication: Institutionalizing US-ROK-Japan Trilateral Cooperation: Recent Progress and Future Prospects
- Recent Talks on Technology and Economic Security in Japan
- US-Korea NextGen Scholars Program
- New Open Access Publication: The Role of the United Nations in Japanese Foreign Policy and Security Architecture
- New Publication: Fishing, Human Security, and Transboundary Maritime Challenges in the Pacific Islands Region
- Keynote Address: The Quad and Public Goods in an Era of Minilateralism
- Talk: Deepening Canada-Japan-US Relations in the Indo-Pacific
- New Publication: Avoiding and Exploiting the Tragedy of the Commons: Fishing, Crime, and Conflict in the South China Sea
- Talk: South Korea’s Engagement in Regional Space Institutions
- US-Japan Leadership Program
- New Publication: From Trade Laggard to Trade Leader: Japan’s Role in Countering the Backlash Against Globalization
- New Publication: Governing the Global Commons: Challenges and Opportunities for US-Japan Cooperation
Author Archives: kgovella
Talk: Economic Connectivity in the Indo-Pacific
On July 13, I spoke at a panel on Economic Connectivity in the Indo-Pacific as part of the Australian Institute of International Affairs Next Generation Policy Forum along with Hayley Channer (Perth USAsia Centre) and former Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia … Continue reading
Webinar: Maritime Security in Southeast Asia
I was enjoyed moderating a Pacific Forum webinar on “Maritime Security in Southeast Asia: Issues, Prospects, and Challenges for Cooperation” on June 14. The featured speakers were Dr. Collin Koh (Research Fellow and Coordinator of United States Programme, IDSS, RSIS) … Continue reading
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Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching
I’m happy to share that I have been awarded a Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. This annual award recognizes faculty across campus who have made significant contributions to teaching and student learning. This … Continue reading
Joining Asia Policy as Co-Editor
I’m delighted to share that I’ll be serving as Co-Editor of the journal Asia Policy, along with Mark Frazier (The New School) and Deepa Ollapally (George Washington University). Asia Policy is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal devoted to bridging the gap … Continue reading
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New Publication: The Adaptation of Japanese Economic Statecraft: Trade, Aid, and Technology
I’m happy to share that my article “The Adaptation of Japanese Economic Statecraft: Trade, Aid, and Technology” has been published in World Trade Review. Check it out on FirstView: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474745620000543 If you do not have institutional access to World Trade Review, … Continue reading
2019–2020 Talks in Review
It was another busy year, despite the onset of COVID-19. I gave the following talks during the 2019–2020 academic year: “Responding to the Rise of China in the Global Commons: Japan’s Evolving Approach to Outer Space, Cyberspace, and the High … Continue reading
NBR Podcast Interview: Promoting Good Governance in the Global Commons through the US-Japan Alliance
I was recently interviewed by the National Bureau of Asian Research about my research on increasing competition in the outer space, cyberspace, and maritime domains and how countries such as Japan and the United States are responding. Check out the … Continue reading
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New Publication: Crafting Policy for Contested Commons
I’m pleased to announce that my paper “Crafting Policy for Contested Commons: Insights from Japan’s Approach to the Outer Space, Cyberspace, and Maritime Domains” has been published as part of a joint policy paper series entitled “Japan’s Leadership in the … Continue reading
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Webinar: Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy Amid COVID-19 and Beyond
I was pleased to speak at a virtual public seminar on “Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy Amid COVID-19 and Beyond” on July 1, 2020. I was joined by Dr. Crystal Pryor, Director of Non-proliferation, Technology, and Fellowships at Pacific Forum. … Continue reading
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PAAC Global Vision Summit: Trade Wars
I had a great time participating in the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council‘s 2020 Global Vision Summit on Trade Wars on March 7, which brought together high school students from across Hawaii for an interactive simulation. Students participated in three … Continue reading
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