Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College London, and completed his Ph.D. work at the University of Cambridge. His research interests include the international politics and economics of the Asia-Pacific region, International Relations theory, and strategic communications. His Twitter account is @PugliesAsia.
Nr. 141 (2016) Artikel Article 8–31 {:en}Back to Basics: The Power Politics behind Sino–Japanese Identity PoliticsThis article argues that the assertive Chinese and Japanese foreign and security stances of the Xi Jinping and Abe Shinzō administrations have resulted in a government-led renaissance of their respective identity politics, one qualified by top-down, adversarial nationalism. Aided by the nation-state’s communication firepower, the two governments have instrumentally insisted upon antagonistic discourses — with … von by Giulio Pugliese
Nr. 139 (2016) Rezensionen 146–48 {:en}Christopher W. Hughes: Japan’s Foreign and Security Policy Under the „Abe Doctrine“Basingstoke; New York: Palgrave Macmil lan, 2015.X, 96pp., 65,21 USD This timely book is a valuable companion to understanding the foreign and security policy initiatives undertaken by the second Abe Shinzo administration. The book’s six brisk chapters assess the origins, domestic impact, and international ramifications of Abe’s security and diplomatic revolution. In addition, the author … von by Giulio Pugliese