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Professor Hugo Dobson, based at the University of Sheffield within the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, is a leading scholar in Japan's International Relations. With a career spanning since 2001 at Sheffield and previous roles at the University of Tokyo and University of Kent, his expertise focuses on Japan's engagement with multilateral institutions like the G7 and G20.
- PhD in Japan's UN Peacekeeping (Sheffield, 1998)
- Head of School of East Asian Studies (2013-2019)
His research examines two core areas: Japan's role in global governance through summit participation and visual representations (postage stamps, TV media) shaping international perceptions. He has contributed to over 80 publications including the 2024 book Unpacking the G20 and 2023 edited volume on Prime Ministerial Leadership.
Recent work analyzes G20 summit dynamics, climate policy, and sustainable development. Awards include Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. He actively supervises PhD research on East Asian security, and serves as media expert on Japanese politics for outlets like BBC and The Guardian.
- Teaching
- Postwar Japanese Politics (Undergraduate/Postgraduate)
- Global Governance and Japan (Postgraduate)
- Grants
- Multilateral engagement (G7/G20)
- Regional security cooperation
