معرفی
Ulv Hanssen is an Associate Professor at Soka University specializing in Japanese security policy and Northeast Asian international relations. His research focuses on securitization theory, identity politics, and North Korea-Japan relations. He holds a PhD in Japanese Studies from Soka University (2017) and conducted a mobility phase at The University of Tokyo (2015). Hanssen has presented at conferences including the Nordic Association for the Study of Contemporary Japanese Society and the International Studies Association. His work bridges academic research with media engagement, appearing in outlets like East Asia Forum, Asia Portal, and Swedish radio/TV programs. He has critiqued North Korea policy strategies and analyzed Japan’s evolving security narratives.
Education:
- PhD in Japanese Studies, Soka University (2017)
- Mobility Phase: Institute of Social Sciences, The University of Tokyo (Jan-Sep 2015)
Research Interests:
- Securitization of historical narratives
- Japan’s postwar identity and security policy
- North Korea’s strategic behavior
- China-Japan regional dynamics
Media & Engagement:
- Interviews on Japanese-North Korean relations (SVT, P4 Radio, etc.)
- Op-eds in DN Debatt, Klassekampen, and Swedish political blogs
