The study of East Asia’s foreign policies, international relations, and interactions with other global powers.
International Relations Theory: This encompasses several schools of thought that aim to explain how states interact with each other in the international system. It includes Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism, Marxism, Feminism, and others.
International Security: The study of threats to states’ national security, including wars, terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and cyber threats.
International Political Economy: The study of the relationship between political and economic systems in the world, including trade, investment, finance, and development.
Global Governance: The study of how international organizations and institutions like the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) address global problems.
International Law: This covers the rules and norms that guide state conduct in the international system, including human rights law, international humanitarian law, and the law of the sea.
Foreign Policy Analysis: This involves the study of how states formulate and implement foreign policies, as well as how they interact with each other diplomatically.
Regional Studies: The study of a particular region in the world, such as East Asia, to investigate its interaction with other regions.
Geopolitics: The analysis of the relationship between geography and politics, including topics such as territorial disputes, natural resources, and transportation networks.
Environmental Politics: The study of the ways in which environmental issues influence international relations, including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Social Movements: The study of how mobilized groups influence global politics and challenge the actions of states and international institutions.
Security Studies: This area of study focuses on the security challenges faced by East Asian countries, including traditional security threats such as military conflicts, as well as non-traditional threats like terrorism, cyber security, and pandemics.
International Political Economy: This area of study examines the economic relations between East Asian countries and their trading partners, as well as the interplay between politics and economics in shaping policy outcomes in the region.
Diplomatic History: This field examines the historical evolution of East Asian countries' foreign policies and their interactions with other countries over time.
International Organizations: This area of study looks at the role of regional and global organizations in East Asia, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the United Nations.
International Law: This field examines the legal frameworks governing relations between East Asian countries and their trading partners, as well as the role of international law in resolving disputes and maintaining stability in the region.
Cultural Studies: This area of study examines the cultural dimensions of international relations in East Asia, including how culture shapes political and economic relations among countries in the region.
Comparative Politics: This field examines the political systems and institutions of East Asian countries, and compares them with those of other regions to identify commonalities and differences.
Environmental Studies: This area of study looks at the environmental challenges facing East Asia, including pollution, resource depletion, and climate change, and their impact on regional stability and economic development.
Peace and Conflict Studies: This field examines the factors that contribute to peace and conflict in East Asia, including cultural, political, and economic factors, and explores strategies for conflict resolution and sustainable peace.