Christopher Hobson
Professor Christopher Hobson
Qualifications
BA, MIR (University of Melbourne); PhD (ANU)
In October 2018, I joined the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs as Program Convenor of the dual degree program - Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs. This program has been established in partnership with the Ritsumeikan University in Japan.
I have been based in Japan since 2010, where I have been engaging in research while contributing to the development of higher degree programs in English. I worked as an Associate Professor in the School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University (2013 – 2018); and as a Research Associate at the United Nations University(2010 – 2013). Prior to coming to Japan I was a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University (2008 – 2010).
My work could broadly be described as falling within international political theory. Much of my research explores democracy in the context of international relations, with a focus on understanding how democracy’s current position and future possibilities are shaped by its past. I am continuing to explore these issues in reference to concerns about democracy now being in a state of crisis. In addition, I also work on a range of non-traditional security issues, with a particular interest in understanding different forms of vulnerability and an empirical focus on the 2011 triple disaster in Japan.
I have edited three books, published a monograph as well as a range of journal articles and book chapters on these and other issues.
Dual-degree official opening ceremony in Japan
Last month, Ritsumeikan University celebrated the launch of the dual degree program between ANU Coral Bell School and Ritsumeikan’s College of Global Liberal Arts.
Security in 'Society 5.0'
As Japan moves toward Society 5.0, there is a need for a much more transparent accounting of the possible downsides surrounding this transition, and further consideration of how some of the risks can be minimized.
Creating a future beyond borders : Innovative dual degree program commences in Japan with Ritsumeikan University’s College of Global Liberal Arts
Earlier this month students commencing in Japan in the dual-degree program were welcomed by the Ritsumeikan University.
Our first cohort of dual-degree students commences
Last week the Bell School welcomed its first students into the Bachelor of Asia
Japan bound - to launch our new dual degree
Dr Christopher Hobson has joined the Bell School as Program Convenor for the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affa
