East Asia Study Group, University of Warwick
easgwarwick.bsky.social
East Asia Study Group, University of Warwick
@easgwarwick.bsky.social
A research and study group focused on the politics and international relations of the East Asian region based at @warwickpais.bsky.social

We discuss and investigate the paradoxical challenges the East Asian region poses to traditional IR theories.
Looking forward to co-hosting this roundtable next Thursday with our colleagues from the University of Birmingham!

Please, email us at easg@warwick.ac.uk if you'd like to join and we can send you a Teams invite :)
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Our final talk of the year, and we are ending on a high note with this fascinating discussion of how the military juntas of Thailand and Myanmar have adapted their economies to survive post-coup. Reach out if you want a Teams link to the event, or just contact easg@warwick.ac.uk directly.
🗓️ Final Warwick EASG talk of the year! Dr. Thawatchai “Tong” Worrakittimalee joins us to unpack how coups shape economies & global ties in Thailand & Myanmar.

📍 25 June | 14:15 | Find out more here - buff.ly/I0N4yMJ
June 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM
This joint workshop, we’ve been coordinating with the University of Birmingham’s Asia Research Group, promises to be an insightful and interesting academic exploration of the region; the first of many such joint academic events! Check out more details by following the link below!
📅 11 June 2025 | University of Birmingham
Join Warwick & Birmingham for a workshop on the Indo-Pacific — a region everyone’s watching. Fresh takes on politics, IR, and more. Panels, travel funding, and good convo. Details here:
buff.ly/gEs71Fp

#IndoPacific #Research #AcademicWorkshop
May 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Today at 13:15 in OC1.02 (The Oculus) Dr. Radityo Dharmaputra (Universitas Airlangga) unpacks how Indonesia is responding to Russia’s war—through diplomacy, media, and strategic positioning.

A deep dive into global influence, democratic resilience & Southeast Asia’s evolving role in world affairs.
May 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🚨New Research Seminar 🚨

The EASG is delighted to host Prof Ralf Emmers from @soasuni.bsky.social for a talk on Indonesia, Vietnam and coalitions in the Indo-Pacific

The seminar is hybrid – please email easg@warwick.ac.uk for an access link

@warwickpais.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Our EASG coordinator, @maxwarrack.bsky.social, recently published on The Pacific Review about the rehabilitation of military violence in Japan.

Make sure to check his article out for a fresh take on Japan's remilitarisation and the role of popular culture in enabling it.
Hegseth's recent assertions about Japan's 'warrior ethos' (str.sg/EB3A) could be dismissed as wishful thinking given its peace constitution and 'military allergy' reputation. However, as outlined in my latest article, there are signs Japan is recovering its 'warrior ethos'.
doi.org/10.1080/0951...
Manga and militarism: rehabilitating military violence in Japan
There is an impasse in Japan’s security debate. Realists emphasise defence build-up programmes and policy reforms that are cumulatively developing Japan’s autonomous security capabilities to argue ...
doi.org
April 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🚨New Research Seminar 🚨

The EASG is delighted to host Dr Kim for a talk on perceptions of political identity between Japan and South Korea

The seminar is hybrid – please email easg@warwick.ac.uk for an access link

@warwickpais.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🚨New Research Seminar

The EASG is delighted to host Prof Garren Mulloy from Daito Bunka University for a talk on

Asian NATO: Ishiba’s Odessey or Strategic Fool’s Gold?

The seminar is online only. Please email easg@warwick.ac.uk for the access link

@warwickpais.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
One of our most recent speakers, Dr William Reynolds, just published in Diplomacy and Statecraft.

Make sure to check this article out!
February 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
💡 New Research Seminar

The EASG is delighted to host Dr Dorothy Pihaj from @sheffielduni.bsky.social for a talk on the construction of Japan's national identity

More info here: tinyurl.com/3pnty976

Please contact easg@warwick.ac.uk for the access link

@warwickpais.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This is happening today (despite the mistake on the slide)!

If you'd like to participate online, please email us at easg@warwick.ac.uk
🚨 New Research Seminar

The EASG is delighted to host Dr Ra Mason from the University of East Anglia for a talk on Okinawa and great power competition

More info: tinyurl.com/53dpceh8

If you'd like to join us online, please email easg@warwick.ac.uk

@warwickpais.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚨 New Research Seminar

The EASG is delighted to host Dr Ra Mason from the University of East Anglia for a talk on Okinawa and great power competition

More info: tinyurl.com/53dpceh8

If you'd like to join us online, please email easg@warwick.ac.uk

@warwickpais.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🚨 Friendly reminder for tomorrow's research seminar!

If you can't be there in person and would like to join us online, please email the EASG at easg@warwick.ac.uk and we will provide an access link

Hope to see you there tomorrow! ✨
🚨Research Seminar

The EASG is delighted to host Dr. William Reynolds @warstudent.bsky.social from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

🗺️ 'From Oslo to Tokyo: Britain's Cold War Strategy and Japan'

📅 February 4th, 2025 - 2.15-3.30PM (hybrid)

More info at tinyurl.com/48puxnzc or easg@warwick.ac.uk
February 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🚨Research Seminar

The EASG is delighted to host Dr. William Reynolds @warstudent.bsky.social from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social

🗺️ 'From Oslo to Tokyo: Britain's Cold War Strategy and Japan'

📅 February 4th, 2025 - 2.15-3.30PM (hybrid)

More info at tinyurl.com/48puxnzc or easg@warwick.ac.uk
January 31, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Hello Bluesky people!

We are a University of Warwick research group and we organise regular research seminars on the politics and international relations of the East Asian region 🌏

Most of our seminars are in hybrid format so follow us to be up to date and participate in our research activities!
January 28, 2025 at 9:35 AM