Tamiki Hara

Tamiki Hara is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University's Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies and a part-time lecturer at Musashino Art University and Chiba University of Commerce. Holding a Ph.D. from Hitotsubashi University, Hara specializes in Philippine politics, comparative politics, and Southeast Asian studies, with a focus on political dynasties, economic reforms, and civil-military relations.

• Ph.D., Hitotsubashi University
• Graduated from Ritsumeikan University's College of International Relations

Hara's research examines the dynamics of political change in the Philippines, including legislative reforms like the Reproductive Health Law and Competition Act. Their work also explores the interplay between local governance and national political forces, particularly in dismantling entrenched political oligarchies.

Recent publications highlight transformative trends in Philippine politics, such as progressive challenges to dynastic rule and the evolution of export processing zones. These works span sub-fields like policy analysis, labor studies, and postcolonial theory.

• Awarded the 19th Asian Association for Political Science and Economics Outstanding Paper Award (2022)

Hara has led multiple research projects funded by organizations like the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and the Fuji Xerox Kobayashi Foundation, focusing on state transformation and civil-military relations in Southeast Asia.