International Politics, International Organization Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Global Governance
My research focuses on understanding global politics as shaped by the diverse actors that operate beyond the traditional state-centric framework—ranging from international organizations and groups seeking secession and independence, to citizens who confront state authority. While international relations continue to revolve around states, my work examines how these various non-state actors interact within the global arena. At the same time, I also engage in research that revisits foundational concepts in international relations, such as statehood and sovereignty.

Have you ever experienced a moment when reading a book changed the way you see the world? Have you ever felt, upon completing a research paper, that your thinking had taken a step forward? By diving into the vast sea of literature and climbing the mountain of academic writing, we can develop the “intellectual resilience” needed to spread our wings with both knowledge and critical thought. I conduct my own research and support my students’ learning with the belief that “the accumulation of small, daily steps eventually leads to meaningful transformation.”

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