Wang Hongren

Professor Wang Hongren is a prominent scholar in political science and international relations at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), where he serves as a full-time professor in the Department of Political Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Tübingen, Germany, and has held visiting scholar positions at institutions including George Washington University (USA), the Stimson Center, and the German Center for Global and Area Studies (GIGA). His research focuses on international relations theory, China's foreign policy, Indo-Pacific security, and cross-strait relations. He has authored multiple influential books and articles on topics like Sino-US dynamics and non-Western IR theory construction.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Political Science, University of Tübingen, Germany
• Master of International Affairs and Security, University of Denver, USA
• Master of International Politics, Queen's University, Canada
• Bachelor of Political Science, National Taiwan University

Research Expertise:

• Non-Western international relations theory development
• Asia-Pacific security dynamics and power transitions
• Global governance frameworks and discourse power
• China's foreign policy strategies and institutional behavior
• Cross-strait relations and unilateral diplomacy

Recent Academic Contributions: His work explores China's rising influence through relational epistemology, critiques of Westphalian norms, and sharp power strategies. Recent publications analyze the Belt & Road Initiative's impact on EU-China relations and Xi Jinping's foreign policy shifts.

Awards:

• 2020: NCKU Teaching Excellence Award (school level)
• Multiple recognitions for teaching excellence from the NCKU Department of Political Science

Service & Leadership: He currently serves as Executive Director of the National Policy Research Institute Foundation, Vice President of the Contemporary Japanese Studies Association, and advisor to the Straits Exchange Foundation. Past roles include Fulbright Senior Scholar (2019-2020) and visiting scholar at the Sigur Center (GWU).

Academic Activities: Teaches graduate courses on Chinese foreign policy, Asian security, and European politics. Active in international conferences addressing Sino-US relations, counterterrorism, and East Asian governance.