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Journal overview

Journal of Contemporary East Asia Studies is an open access journal offering in-depth studies of contemporary East Asia.

It is the official journal of the Waseda Institute of Contemporary Chinese Studies and the Waseda Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies based out of Waseda University in Japan.

The primary aim of the journal is to foster diverse perspectives on the major sub-areas of contemporary East Asia through the publication of both local and international authors.

Journal of Contemporary East Asia Studies publishes research that covers political, economic, and social developments in contemporary East Asia including but not limited to:

  • Domestic politics throughout East Asia
  • International relations, foreign policy and trade
  • Economic development
  • Migration and demographics
  • Climate change and environmental policy
  • China as a major power

The journal publishes original research articles and operates a single-anonymized peer review policy.

All articles will be made freely and permanently available online through gold open access publication.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

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Volume 12, Issue 1, 2023

The New Dynamics of Peace and Development in the Indo-Pacific: How Countries in the Region Proactively Interact with China