- Position: Professor
- Degree: Ph.D. in Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Background:
Staff Writer, Asahi Shimbun (1983-1991)Visiting Scholar, Peking University (1998)Senior Research Fellow, National Institute for Defense Studies, Ministry of Defense (2000-2007)Associate Professor, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University (2007-2008)Professor, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University (2008-present)Research Affiliate, Security Studies Program, Center for International Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2012-2015)
Field of Specialization
Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, International Relations and Security of East Asia, US-Japan-China Relations
Research Theme
Causes and Prevention of War, Mechanism of Threat Perception Formation, Nationalism and War
Major Works / Publications / Awards
Major Works / Publications
- “Is Japan Back?: Measuring Nationalism and Military Assertiveness in Asia’s Other Great Power” (2021）
- “Japan’s China Strategy: The End of Liberal Deterrence?” (2020)
- War Studies for Peace (2015)
- Long Peace in Northeast Asia: War Avoided (2012)
- “Liberal Deterrence of China: Challenges in Achieving Japan’s China Policy,” The U.S.-Japan Security Alliance: Regional Multilateralism, Palgrave (2011)
- The Rise of “China Threat” Arguments (2006)
Awards
- Lucian Pye Award (2007)
Academic Societies / Service to Society
Academic Societies
- Japan Association of International Relations
- Japan Association for International Security
- American Political Science Association
- International Institute for Strategic Studies
Service to Society
- Member, Prime Minister’s Council on Security and Defense Capabilities, Japan (2009)
- Operating Adviser, U.S.-Japan Research Institute (2009-Present)
- Member, Mansfield Committee on U.S.-Japan Relations (2010-2011)
Research Project
- MA: International Relations and Security in East Asia
- Ph.D.: International Relations and Security in Asia-Pacific *Not available from 2026 September admission
Research Theme, Outline of Project Research Seminar, Message to Prospects
This project research examines issues related to international relations and security in Asia-Pacific. The stability of the region is important for the future of the whole world. Using international relations theory, the project seeks to identify causes of tension and make policy prescriptions. In addition to learning theories and acquiring analytical tools, we participate in workshops with members of foreign embassies, defense organizations and outside scholars.
Our students come from some 20 countries around the globe. After graduation, many pursue careers in foreign service, defense, journalism, NGOs and in academia.
Wars are tragic, but because they are caused by humans they can be avoided. Our goal is to find out how.
Course List
Web Page / Researcher DB
Waseda University Researchers Database
CHIKAKO KAWAKATSU UEKI OFFICIAL SITE
“Alumni Profile” on the MIT Security Studies Program website
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