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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 Seminar

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