R. Michael Feener (History, Islamic Studies)
I was born in an old New England seaport and have lived near the ocean almost my entire life. The history of my hometown’s harbor—Salem, Massachusetts—is one of far-flung connections to Arabia, Sumatra, and China …
NEWSLETTER
Interview with Tomoko Takahashi
Tomoko Takahashi is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University. She studies how states initiate norms through inter-state power dynamics, coalition politics, and the notion of sovereignty …
I am very excited to be back to Kyoto University this September! It is an intellectually invigorating journey, and I look forward to immersing myself in the pursuit of Southeast Asian Studies through approaches that combine economics and area studies. …
Tomoko Takahashi (International Institutions)
The field of International Institutional Studies focuses on how diverse states and non-state actors around the world can cooperate …
Interview with Yunxi Wu
Yunxi Wu is an interdisciplinary geographer working on global agricultural studies, sustainable rural development, and transnational agricultural economics. …
Zenta Nishio (Philippine Studies, Cultural Anthropology)
This book grew out of countless conversations among young researchers, …
Miriam Jaehn. (Refugee and Forced Migration Studies, Asian Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology)
Working at CSEAS, the seasons of Kyoto allow me to make my office outside of office. …
Interview with Nurul Huda Mohd. Razif
Nurul Huda Mohd. Razif is a social anthropologist researching marriage and intimacy in the Malay world and Muslim Southeast Asia. …
Kisho Tsuchiya (Associate Professor, CSEAS Kyoto University)
This year, the Public Relations Committee has chosen to create videos introducing the Center for Southeast Asian Studies. …