Lai Yu-Hsuan

Lai Yu-Hsuan is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Graduate Institute of International Politics, National Chung Hsing University (Taiwan, ROC). She holds a PhD in International Politics from the same institution. Her research focuses on strategic decisions, security policies of small/medium states, nationalism, and European Union studies, particularly examining how global challenges influence state behavior and national identity dynamics.

Education: PhD in International Politics (National Chung Hsing University). Academic Background: Active participant in international conferences and publications, including studies on separatist movements, Ryukyuan identity, and geopolitical strategies.

Research highlights include analyzing Scotland's separatist movements in the context of the pandemic, Ryukyuan strategic pathways in Japan, and geopolitical divisions in foreign policy. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, contributing to understanding state behavior in complex international systems.

Conference contributions include presentations on Azerbaijan's hedging strategies, European separatist movements, and ethnic movements within nation-states. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the text.

Advising and grants: No specific student advising or grant details provided. Her affiliation is temporary as a visiting fellow from June 30 to July 27, 2024.