ICS- Institute of Chinese Studies :

AKSHAT MAYNE

Akshat Mayne was a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies. Doctoral Scholar, Japanese Studies, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Hansraj College, and a Master's degree in East Asian Studies, with a specialisation in Japanese Studies, from the University of Delhi. His research looks at Japan's place in the broader security framework in the Indo-Pacific. His research interests include Japanese security and foreign policy in the Post-War Era, and the emerging dynamics between various players in Asia and the Indo-Pacific. Beyond this, the historical relations between Japan and other East Asian states also fascinate him. He is also working towards developing a deeper proficiency in the Japanese language.

Areas of interest

His research interests include Japanese security and foreign policy in the Post-War Era, and the emerging dynamics between various players in Asia and the Indo-Pacific. Beyond this, the historical relations between Japan and other East Asian states also fascinate him.

Experience

Current Positions

Doctoral Scholar, Japanese Studies, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Past Positions

Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies.

Education

He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Hansraj College, and a Master's degree in East Asian Studies, with a specialisation in Japanese Studies, from the University of Delhi. His research looks at Japan's place in the broader security framework in the Indo-Pacific.