KOBAYASHI, Kazushige
Programs and Languages
- japanese|english|
Specialization/Discipline
Global IR Theory, International Orders, International Security, Peacebuilding, International Development, International Organizations, Russian Foreign Policy, EU Foreign Policy
Research Topic
Over the last
decade, I have worked with European, American, Russian, and Japanese academic
institutions while advancing research activities in Washington DC, New York,
Geneva, Moscow, and Tokyo. Based on these transcontinental experiences, my
research focuses on global International Relations (IR) theory, peacebuilding,
and the role of non-Western powers (especially Japan, Russia, and China) in the
transformation of international orders. Through my professional networks in
Geneva, I have been actively involved in the delivery of executive education
programmes for UN officials and in policy consulting projects for governments
and international organizations.
Message for Applicants
My current research project focuses on Russian foreign policy and Russia’s influence in the Global South; feel free to contact me if you are interested in pursuing research on these topics!
Advised Master’s Thesis (Last 5 years)
- The Variety of Russian-European Relations: How Can We Explain the Variety in Bilateral Relations between Different European Countries and Russia?
- The Implications of the Ukrainian Crisis on Russia-Central Asia Relations
- Cementing Power? Power and Infrastructure Investments of the Global Gateway and Belt and Road Initiative