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Shinohara Hatsue is a distinguished Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of International Research and Education, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies. With a PhD from the University of Chicago and an LL.M. from Waseda University, she has established herself as a leading scholar in International Relations with a particular focus on diplomatic history and international legal frameworks.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in History, University of Chicago Graduate School (1996)
- LL.M., Waseda University, Faculty of Law (1981)
- Master of Arts, University of Chicago
Professor Shinohara's research spans diplomatic history, intellectual history of war and peace, law and politics in international relations, League of Nations studies, and Japan-US relations history. Her work demonstrates how international legal frameworks evolved through historical processes, particularly examining the transition from international law to international relations as academic disciplines. She has made significant contributions to understanding how international organizations like the League of Nations shaped global governance norms.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of law, history, and international relations theory. Her work examines how legal scholars influenced international order formation, particularly during the interwar period and Cold War eras. She has pioneered research on Japan's role in the League of Nations, challenging Eurocentric narratives of international organization history.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Okuma Academic Memorial Encouragement Award (November 2013)
- Shimizu Hiroshi Award from the American Studies Association (June 2004)
Professor Shinohara has secured multiple competitive research grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including ongoing projects examining 'The League of Nations after the Manchurian Incident' (2024-2028) and previous work on 'Examination of the Council of the League of Nations' (2021-2024). Her research has been supported through international collaborations, particularly with the London School of Economics.
She teaches courses on History of Japan-US relations, History of international relations, East Asia and the United States, and Foreign Policy at the graduate level, mentoring students in specialized research areas while contributing to Waseda University's global educational mission through the Global Education Center.
