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Dr. Josie-Marie Perkuhn is a political scientist specializing in Chinese and Taiwan studies, currently serving as project manager of the BMBF-funded "Taiwan as a Pioneer" (TAP) project at the University of Trier since 2022. With a PhD in Political Science from Heidelberg University, she has established herself as a leading expert on China's domestic and foreign policy, Taiwan studies, and China-Russia relations. Her academic career includes postdoctoral research at the Institute for Social Sciences at CAU Kiel and extensive fieldwork in China and Taiwan, including fellowships at National Chengchi University in Taipei and Tsinghua University in Beijing.
- Education: Master's degree in Political Science and Sinology from Heidelberg University (2004-2012), PhD in Political Science from Heidelberg University (2012-2018)
- Current Position: Project Manager, "Taiwan as a Pioneer" (TAP) project at University of Trier (2022-present)
- Previous Positions: Postdoc/Research Associate at CAU Kiel (2019-2021), Project Officer for Taiwanese Executive Leadership Program (2012, 2015-2017)
Dr. Perkuhn's research focuses on China's domestic political dynamics, particularly factionalism within the one-party system, and how these internal dynamics shape China's foreign policy behavior. Her work on Taiwan spans diplomatic relations, innovation policy, and Taiwan's international space. She also investigates China's expanding role in global governance, including its initiatives in the Arctic and Baltic regions. A significant portion of her recent research addresses the evolving relationship between China and Russia, analyzing how their "no limits" partnership functions in practice across different geopolitical contexts, from the Mediterranean to the Arctic.
Her publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of domestic politics and foreign policy, with particular attention to how China's internal political dynamics influence its international behavior. The articles demonstrate expertise across multiple geographical regions (Asia, Europe, Arctic) and policy domains (security, economics, culture, technology). Recent work shows increasing attention to Taiwan's position in global affairs amid growing pressure from China, as well as China's innovation policy and its implications for global health and technology governance.
- Media Engagement: Frequent commentator in German media including Tagesschau, Deutschlandfunk, WDR, and radioeins
- Academic Activities: Regular presenter at international conferences and universities including Soochow University, Potsdam University, and the University of Trier
- Public Outreach: Organizer of the "chinnotopia" project series on China's digital future and Taiwan-related topics
Dr. Perkuhn maintains active collaborations with numerous institutions including the Goethe Institute, Research Unit for Taiwanese Culture and Literature at Ruhr University Bochum, and the German-Taiwanese Campus. Her work bridges academic research and policy relevance, frequently addressing contemporary geopolitical challenges through both scholarly publications and public commentary.
