Michael Green

Michael Green is a Professor and Chair in Contemporary Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Currently on leave from Georgetown, he serves as CEO of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. His career includes roles as NSC Senior Director for Asia, Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow, and academic leadership at Johns Hopkins SAIS. Educated at Kenyon College (B.A. 1983), Johns Hopkins SAIS (M.A. 1987, Ph.D. 1994), his research focuses on Asian regional architecture, Japanese politics, U.S. foreign policy history, and Indo-Pacific security dynamics.

• Education
  • B.A. Kenyon College (1983)
  • M.A. Johns Hopkins SAIS (1987)
  • Ph.D. Johns Hopkins SAIS (1994)

Research interests span U.S.-Japan relations, China's geopolitical ambitions, and strategic challenges in East Asia. His recent work emphasizes Indo-Pacific alliance dynamics, technology partnerships, and countering coercive diplomacy. Key publications include Line of Advantage: Japan’s Grand Strategy in the Era of Abe Shinzō (2012) and analyses of emerging security architectures. He holds affiliations with institutions like the Lowy Institute and Sophia University.

Recent articles highlight themes such as U.S. Indian Ocean strategy, Quad diplomacy, and Japan's evolving grand strategy. His advisory roles include positions at the Asia Foundation, Center for a New American Security, and editorial boards of major international journals.

While no formal students are listed, his extensive advisory work and think-tank engagements reflect mentorship in policy circles. Grants and funding details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Led Georgetown's program on modern Japanese politics while maintaining international advisory roles, including strategic partnerships with Australia and India.