AKSHAT MAYNE

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AKSHAT MAYNE

Akshat Mayne is a Research Assistant at the Institute of Chinese Studies, and a doctoral scholar in Japanese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi He holds 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 East Asian international order. His research interests include Japanese domestic politics, security and foreign policy in the post war era, and the emerging dynamics between various players in the region, especially Japan and Taiwan. Beyond this, he is also interested in the historical interactions, and political and cultural exchanges between Japan and other East Asian states.



Pacifism as Policy in Post-War Japan
08 Jun 2024

The rise of Japan, in the aftermath of World War II, from a catastrophically devastated and vanquished land to an advanced nation needs to be understood in the context of a series of domestic and international developments.

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

    Research Assistant, Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi; and, Doctoral Scholar, 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.

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