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Dr. Kristi Govella is an Assistant Professor of Asian Studies and inaugural Director of the Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She specializes in the intersection of economics and security in international relations, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region and Japan. Her research addresses economic statecraft, trade wars, foreign investment, defense capacity building, and governance of global commons.
Education:
- Ph.D., Political Science, University of California, Berkeley (2016)
- M.A., Political Science, University of California, Berkeley (2007)
- B.A., Political Science and Japanese, University of Washington (2005)
Research Interests: Dr. Govella examines how economic policies intersect with security dynamics, particularly in East Asia. Her work explores Japan’s evolving trade strategies, US-Japan relations, China’s global commons challenges, and institutional frameworks for regional stability. She emphasizes the role of economic tools in diplomatic and security strategies, including defense partnerships and institutional architecture.
Professional Affiliations: She serves as an Adjunct Fellow at the East-West Center and Pacific Forum, and Editor of Asia Policy. Previous roles include Senior Fellow/Deputy Director at the German Marshall Fund’s Asia Program, Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University, and Associate Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs, fostering research on regional security and economic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.
