Japan, an island in East Asia, is a trade-centric country which plays a balancing act between geopolitical confrontation and economic cooperation. Its moderate approach strives to preclude Chinese coercion whilst being a flagbearer of democracy and the reinforcer of liberal national order in the Asia-Pacific Region. It is a close ally of the United States, South Korea and Australia whilst feuding with Russia, China and North Korea on territorial grounds. Being the fourth largest economy in the world and a frequent participant in the international economic forums, it boasts of a GDP of USD 5.5 trillion, which is now threatened by a shrinking workforce, contracting population and the rank of the second lowest in the world when it comes to inward FDI. With the recent years having encouraged the country to build on its military arsenal to advanced levels, the country’s self-defence forces have evolved to a new era of self-sufficiency. The country’s cultural outreach having gained a wide follower base in the 21st century through comics such as the Manga, TV shows such as the Anime festivals such as the Tea ceremony, behavioural virtues such as hospitality and martial art forms such as Judo, contribute to its soft power capabilities, hence placing the country among the most resonating states of the world.
Activities
July to August 2022
Center for East Asian Studies provided me with constant guidance and support throughout my internship, and the members of this Center are rooted in the vision of delivering impactful innovations and solutions to global challenges in East Asia. Proud to be a part of this team.
Research Affiliate, June to July 2022
My experience at the Centre for East Asian Studies has been quite positive. I am deeply grateful to my mentors, who made this internship a fruitful learning experience. The internship was enlightening, giving me a new perspective on East Asia and its vast and diverse cultures and communities.
Research Affiliate, June to July 2022
The internship with the centre was a great learning experience and a wonderful opportunity. The centre broadened my horizons and helped me identify my interests, strengths and weaknesses.
Bachelor of Arts Journalism, Psychology, English, Christ University, Bengaluru
The time I spent at the centre was refreshing and I gained a deeper insight into the world of geopolitics by the seminars held by the Centre.
Stella Maris College, Chennai
The internship met all my expectations. I learned a alot from it about how to systematically compile information and assimilate it into my research. I was thoroughly satisfied with how the Centre mentored me and I am grateful for the opportunity.
Stella Maris College, Chennai
The Centre has given me immense knowledge of how to research and, most importantly, to make the research relevant and functional. The mentors have guided me throughout the internship and were very accommodating and welcoming. The internship provided me with an opportunity to write and publish my first research paper, and I would use the methodologies and learnings throughout
Stella Maris College, Chennai
My internship at CEAS has been a great learning experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have interned with such a prestigious institution. I consider the experience highly valuable as it gave me insights into conducting organized research and structuring my writing effectively.
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