Dylan MH Loh

Dylan MH Loh is an Assistant Professor at the Public Policy and Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. His research focuses on China's foreign policy, international diplomacy, and ASEAN regionalism, with methodological contributions to practice theory derived from Bourdieu’s sociology. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge.

• Current position: Assistant Professor at NTU
• Education: PhD from University of Cambridge

Research Interests:

• Chinese foreign policy in Southeast Asia, emphasizing diplomats and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
• ASEAN regionalism, analyzing mechanisms of cohesion and stressors
• International diplomacy, particularly the role of non-state and liminal actors
• Practice theory, expanding concepts and methods in international relations

Publication Trends: His recent peer-reviewed work appears in journals like International Affairs, China Quarterly, and International Relations of Asia-Pacific, focusing on narratives, practices, and sub-state actors in Chinese foreign policy.

Media Engagement: Dr. Loh is an active public commentator, contributing to outlets such as The Diplomat, East Asia Forum, and South China Morning Post, covering topics like Chinese politics, Singapore’s foreign policy, and U.S.-China competition.

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