Faculty

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NISHIWAKI Yasuhiro

Associate Professor

  • Department of Intercultural Studies
Research Keywords：
Politics and diplomacy of Southern European countries, European integration
Degrees Ph.D. (International Relations), Sophia University (2010)
M.A. (International Studies), Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (2006)
M.A. (History of International Relations), ISCTE (2005)
Selected Professional Experiences Post-doctoral Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (2008-2010)
Post-doctoral Fellow, Sophia Universty (2010-2015)
Associate Professor, Yamaguchi Prefectural University (2015-2020)
Research Field International Relations
Major Publications
  • "Spanish and Portuguese Citizens’ Attitude towards European Integration: The Role of “History” on the Perception Formation", EU Studies in Japan, 34, pp.293-315. 2014.
  • "Global Issues: Supranational Citizenship". YPU Active Leaning Handbook, 4, pp.67-74. 2018.
  • "The Development of Portugal-Morocco Relations and International Migration", Sophia Journal of European Studies, 12, pp.65-76. 2020.
Academic Organizations Japan Association of International Relations
European Union Studies Association Japan　etc.

Message

My classes and seminars are principally designed for students who are interested in international relations (IR). IR theories can be applied to an array of issues in the contemporary world, including security, economic cooperation and international migration. Various regions such as Africa, East Asia, Europe and South America are examined. However, there is a special focus on European countries partly because my main research area is Southern European politics.
The European integration process has had a significant influence on numerous political arenas in this region and will be considered in terms of its outcomes and limitations.
Education