Project Seminar: Area Studies and Comparative Politics. Kazuko Kojima, Atsushi Ogushi, Yutaka Okayama, Yuko Kasuya, Akiko Sugiki, and Aiko Nishikida

This workshop features research from active scholars and PhD candidates in area studies and comparative politics. With guest speakers presenting original work, participants learn to engage in academic debate and track recent analytical trends. The program also aims to build professional networks among researchers, fostering collaboration and scholarly growth through high-level intellectual exchange and the discussion of cutting-edge methodologies.