Team Members

Core Research Team

The Core Research Team Members form the intellectual backbone of the institute, leading key research initiatives across strategic, economic, and policy domains. Their work combines academic rigor with policy relevance, contributing to informed analysis and impactful recommendations on regional and global affairs.

Researcher

Emily Carter

London School of Economics and Political Science

Specialization

International Organizations, Foreign Policy

Representative Works

“Power and Institutions in Global Governance”

Researcher

Dr. Marie Benoit

Sciences Po

Specialization

EU Diplomacy, Indo-Pacific Strategy

Representative Works

Europe and the Indo-Pacific Order

Researcher

François Godement

Sciences Po

Specialization

EU–China Relations, Foreign Policy

Representative Works

China & World Order, History & Politics

Researcher

Dr. Tan Wei-Ming

National University of Singapore

Specialization

Global Supply Chains, Tech Policy

Representative Works

Supply Chains and Global Power Shifts

Researcher

Dr. James Wilson

Institut français des relations internationales

Specialization

Climate Diplomacy, Energy Transition

Representative Works

Climate Geopolitics in a Fragmented World

Researcher

Dr. Sophie Dubois

Singapore Institute of International Affairs

Specialization

AI Governance, Digital Sovereignty

Representative Works

Digital Sovereignty and Asian Futures

Researcher

Aisha Rahman

Chatham House

Specialization

Eurasian Relations, Energy Politics

Representative Works

Eurasia Rebalanced: Geopolitics and Energy

Researcher

Dr. Nguyen Tran

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

Specialization

ASEAN Economy, Regional Integration

Representative Works

ASEAN in Transition: Markets and Power

Researcher

Dr. James Wilson

School of Oriental and African Studies

Specialization

Chinese Domestic Politics & Foreign Policy

Representative Works

Governing China in the New Era

Researcher

Dr. Li Wei

S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Specialization

Cross-Strait Security, US–China Rivalry

Representative Works

Non-Traditional Security in Asia

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and expert insights to support the institute’s research agenda and long-term development. Composed of distinguished scholars, former policymakers, and industry leaders, the Board enhances the institute’s global perspective and policy relevance.

Prof. Marion Dubois

Professor, Sciences Po

Expertise

EU Foreign Policy, Indo-Pacific Strategy

Background

Senior policy advisor specializing in EU external relations and Asia-Europe cooperation.

Jean-François Di Meglio

Professor, Sciences Po

Former President of the Asia Centre

Expertise

EU Foreign Policy, Indo-Pacific Strategy

Background

Senior policy advisor specializing in EU external relations and Asia-Europe cooperation.

Hiroshi Tanaka

Kyoto University

PhD, Security Studies, University of Cambridge

Former Fellow, Japan Institute of International Affairs

Expertise

Regional Security, Military Strategy

Background

Defense analyst and former advisor on regional security affairs.

Maëlle Gomez

PhD, International Relations, University of Oxford

National Taiwan University (NTU)

Expertise

Indo-Pacific region, China-Taiwan relations.

Background

Development policy specialist with experience in international organizations

Research Assistants

Our Research Assistants play a vital role in supporting the institute’s interdisciplinary research. They contribute to data collection, policy analysis, and project coordination across various regional and thematic programs.

Research Assistants	Institution	Research Interests	Email
Lin Yu-Han	S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies	Cross-Strait Security, Regional Military Dynamics	[email protected]
Nguyen Bao Anh	ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute	ASEAN Economy, Regional Trade	[email protected]
Chen Bo-Xuan	School of Oriental and African Studies	Chinese Politics, Digital Governance	[email protected]
Julien Park	London School of Economics and Political Science	Eurasian Relations, Energy Security	[email protected]
Fiona Lee	Sciences Po	EU Diplomacy, Indo-Pacific Strategy	[email protected]
Clara Lyn	Sciences Po	International Organizations, Foreign Policy	[email protected]
Nguyen Minh Quang	Singapore Institute of International Affairs	Technology & Geopolitics	[email protected]
Eleanor Wright	University of Edinburgh	International Organizations, Foreign Policy	[email protected]
Camille Renard	School of Oriental and African Studies	Europe–Asia Policy	[email protected]
Maëlle Lefèvre	Sciences Po	Indo-Pacific Region, Strategic Issues, China, Taiwan	[email protected]
Sato Kosuke	London School of Economics and Political Science	International Relations, International Security	[email protected]