Satoru Nagao

Satoru Nagao is an Associate Professor at Tokyo International University, specializing in Indo-Pacific security strategy. With a Ph.D. from Gakushuin University, his academic appointments include lecturer roles at Gakushuin University, Aoyama Gakuin University, Komazawa University, and ongoing fellowships at institutions like the Hudson Institute and Japan Forum for Strategic Studies.

• Education: Ph.D. in Political Studies (2011), M.E. in Political Studies (2003), B.A. in Political Studies (2001) from Gakushuin University.

Research Interests span Indo-Pacific strategy, QUAD dynamics, maritime security, regional geopolitics, and China's foreign policy. His work focuses on multilateral defense cooperation, strategic deterrence, and the implications of India-Japan-Australia partnerships in US-China competition.

Scientific Contributions include 15 recent publications analyzing QUAD's grand strategy, Bay of Bengal security, India's military evolution, and countermeasures against China's regional influence. His articles frequently address geopolitical shifts in the Indian Ocean and South Asia.

• Scientific Awards: Abe Yoshishige Anniversary Scholarship (2005).

Academic Leadership: Currently a member of the Research Committee at the Research Institute for Peace and Security and a Specially-appointed Research Fellow at the Japan Forum on International Relations. Previously held research roles at The Tokyo Foundation and Ocean Policy Research Foundation.