Rotem Kowner

Rotem Kowner serves as Professor of History and Japanese Studies at the University of Haifa, where he has established himself as a significant scholar in 20th century military history and Japanese historical studies.

• Specializes in World War I internment practices and Japanese military history
• Author of influential works including From White to Yellow and Tsushima
• Co-editor of the groundbreaking volume Out of Line, Out of Place: A Global and Local History of World War I Internments

Professor Kowner's research focuses on the global dimensions of wartime internment, examining how camps functioned as biopolitical tools of governance during the Great War. His work connects Japanese historical narratives with broader global military history frameworks, demonstrating exceptional cross-cultural scholarly perspective. He has contributed significantly to understanding how World War I internment practices established precedents that would influence 20th century governance structures far beyond the war period.

His edited volume brings together diverse international case studies that analyze the experiences of millions who passed through internment camps, including soldiers, civilians, and political prisoners, revealing striking similarities in camp operations across different national contexts during the Great War.