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Research Theme

The U.S.-Japan Research Institute conducts research and promotes findings related to global problem-solving and policy recommendations for the three key themes of Environment/Energy, Security and Regional Cooperation/Integration.

Environment/Energy

Research Projects

Enigmas of the alkenone paleothermometer: How is environmental information recorded in these molecules and how can they be best used for climate change studies?

Leader:
Yoshihiro Shiraiwa（Professor, University of Tsukuba）

Research Projects

Polar ice sheet break up and effects on algae

Leader:
Iwane Suzuki (Professor, University of Tsukuba)

Research Projects

Polar ice sheet break up and effects on algae

Leader:
Iwane Suzuki (Professor, University of Tsukuba)

Security Treaty

USJI Seminar

The U.S.-Japan Alliance in the Trump era

Research Projects

Sino-American tensions and their impact on the US-Japan relationship as examined through the latest moves in Congress

Leader:
Mieko Nakabayashi　（Professor, Waseda University/ USJI Operating Advisor）

Research Projects

The Re-emergence of China and the Changing International Order

Leader:
Rumi Aoyama　（Professor, Waseda University）

Regional Cooperation/Integration

Research Projects

China-Japan Relations and Prospects of Political Economy in Asia: Implications for New US Administration

Leader:
Takashi TERADA/Doshisha University

USJI Seminar

The U.S.-Japan Alliance in the Trump era

Research Projects

Rise of Anti-globalism

Leader:
Keiji Nakatsuji (Professor, Ritsumeikan University / USJI Operating Advisor)

Others

USJI Voice

USJI Voice Vol.44

Trends in the application of innovations that turn science fiction into reality

Hirotaka Osawa(Assistant Professor, University of Tsukuba)

USJI Seminar

Higher Education in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era: Weighing the Benefits and Challenges of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)/Virtual Learning