Frederik Ponjaert

Frederik Ponjaert is a researcher at the Institute for European Studies, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), and an assistant lecturer in Comparative Regionalism at Paris Institute of Political Studies (SciencesPo). His work bridges European and Asian regional dynamics, focusing on EU external action and inter-regional partnerships.

• Primary Affiliation: Institute for European Studies (ULB)
• Teaching Affiliation: SciencesPo (IEP-Paris)

His research explores comparative regionalism, with a focus on Euro-Asian relations, and analyzes EU-Japan interactions in the context of the Economic Partnership Agreement and Strategic Partnership Agreements. Recent studies examine inter-regional cooperation, institutional frameworks, and globalization challenges.

The articles and publications highlight trends in Political Science, International Relations, and Comparative Regionalism, emphasizing EU-Japan relations, research collaboration, and strategic trade agreements. Sub-fields include security governance, policy analysis, and legal frameworks in regional contexts.

Roles and contributions include:

• Scientific Coordinator of the GEM Ph.D. School
• Co-editor of two Routledge book series
• Teaching in English, French, Dutch, and Japanese

Labs and teams: East Asian Studies Center (EASt) at ULB, GEM Ph.D. School, and Routledge book series editorial teams.