Edgar Pelaez

Edgar Pelaez serves as an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the Batten & Black School of International Studies, Lakeland University Japan, where he focuses on cultural dimensions of international relations. He holds a Ph.D. in International Studies from Waseda University (2024) with research specialization in Japanese pop culture dissemination.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in International Studies, Waseda University, 2024

Pelaez investigates how fan communities drive cross-cultural exchange, particularly examining Mexican anime/manga fandom as non-state actors in cultural globalization. His work analyzes informal distribution networks, historical reception patterns from the 1980s-1990s, and the sociological impact of Japanese pop culture on Latin American youth identity formation through qualitative cultural studies frameworks.

Publication analysis reveals consistent methodological integration of media studies and international relations theory, highlighting grassroots cultural diplomacy mechanisms. His research demonstrates how digital and physical fan networks circumvent traditional media channels to facilitate transnational cultural flows, with particular emphasis on Mexico's unique reception context.

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