About
Alexis Dudden is a Professor of History at the University of Connecticut. She specializes in modern Japanese and Korean history, with a focus on international relations and historical memory. She holds a BA from Columbia University (1991) and a PhD in History from the University of Chicago (1998). Her current research includes a book project on Japan’s territorial disputes and the evolving role of islands in international law. She frequently publishes in major media outlets like The New Yorker, The Guardian, and The New York Times, addressing contemporary geopolitical issues in East Asia.
Her work critically examines historical narratives, national identities, and the interplay between past and present in regional conflicts. Recent publications analyze Japan’s leadership under Shinzo Abe, the politicization of historical symbols, and the societal impacts of crises like the 2011 Fukushima disaster. She is actively engaged in public scholarship, bridging academic research with contemporary policy debates.
Dr. Dudden’s contact information includes her UConn office at Wood Hall, Room 326, and her research has been supported through grants and institutional affiliations. She maintains an active public presence through media contributions and is the author of two major academic monographs exploring Japan’s colonial legacy and transnational apology dynamics.
