Topics for Theses and Graduation Theses

1. Nation branding and soft power through transnational higher education in Asia (select countries). Comparison with other regions/countries can be discussed.
2. Evaluation of Memory Wars in East Asia through the concept of cultural security. Comparison with other regions/countries can be discussed.
3. Comparison of South Korean and Japanese ODA diplomacy in Africa/ASEAN/Central Asia/ Latin America (select region)
4. City diplomacy in Asia (select cities)
5. Science diplomacy (select case study, e.g., ITER)
6. Youth diplomacy as a driver of country image promotion (select case study, e.g., GKS, MEXT, OIC youth forum, BRICS youth forum, etc.)
7. Evaluation of mega-events as a country branding instrument (select a case study in Asia, e.g., Olympics, EXPO, hosting headquarters, etc.)
8. Chinese/Japanese/South Korean museum diplomacy as public diplomacy and soft power tool
9. Video products (Series, Movies, Mukbang, etc.) as a driver of purchase/visiting behavior (Experimental study)
10. Evolution of South Korean/ Japanese international migration policy
11. Evolution of South Korean/ Japanese domestic migration policy
12. Diaspora diplomacy in Asia (select case study, e.g., the Chinese diaspora in Malaysia)
13. Private Militatry industry development in Asia
14. Analysis of regional/ international politics development tthrough commodities (e.g. energy sources, food, water etc).
Feel free to come up with your topic, we can discuss it.

1. Impact/Consequences of Coronacrisis on the World Economy/International Trade/Global Value Chains (GVCs)/China/ASEAN (individual member states or as a bloc)
2. Positions of Multilateral Institutions/ASEAN Regarding Regulation of Digital Economy / E-commerce/ Cryptocurrencies
3. Economics of Online Platforms and New Competitiveness Models (China/ASEAN)
4. International Tourism as a Factor of Economic Growth in Asia
5. Trade Wars (China-US)
6. Protectionism as a Challenge for the International Trade System/WTO
7. Trade and Economic Relations of ASEAN with the EU/UK in the Light of Brexit
8. Evolution of Regional Integration in Asia (ASEAN)
9. Opportunities and Risks of Cooperation Between Russia and China (Global Financial System Reform/Foreign Trade/ Positions in International Organisations/ BRICS)
10. Peculiarities of Megaregional Trade Agreements in Asia (CPTPP, RCEP, EU-Japan FTA)
11. Foreign Companies’ Strategies Regarding Chinese Markets
12. Social and Economic Consequences of China’s Accession to the WTO
13. China's Participation in the WTO Trade Dispute Settlement Mechanism
14. Global Economic Governance in Various Fields and its Impact on the Economy of China

1. Multinational Companies and Their Activities in Asia
2. International Business in China, Korea, Japan
3. Economic Analisys of Foreign Markets Entry and Exit
4. Global Value Chains and Economic Growth
5. Applied Micro-Econometric Analysis of Companies' Activities

1. The Strategies of Asian Firms on Foreign Markets
2. The Asian Economies' Trade and Investment Relations Inside and Outside the Asian Region
3. Asian Economies in the Energy Resources Trade
4. Japanese Energy Policy
5. State-Business Relations in Japan
6. The Transformation of Japanese Labour Relations
7. Small and Medium Enterprises in Japan: Sustainability and Internationalization
8. Comparative Analysis of Strategies of Asian Firms on the Russian Market

1. US-China Rivalry
2. China's Position on Arms Control
3. China's Bilateral Relations with Foreign Countries

1. ASEAN Economic Community
2. ASEAN Political-Security Community
3. Russia-ASEAN Strategic Dialogue Partnership
4. South China Sea issue in China-ASEAN relations
5. Foreign Economic Strategy of Eurasian Economic Union

Topics concerning water problems in Asia. Specific topics are to be discussed directly with the professor.

1. Migration as a Global Problem Illustrated by Asian Countries
2. Particularities of Integration Process in the Asia-Pacific Region
3. ASEAN Soft Model of Regional Integration
4. The Impact of the EU Green Deal on Asian Countries' Exports to Europe
5. RTAs as a Distinct Feature of the New Regionalism
6. The Role of BRICS in the Formation of a New World Order
7.The EU – China Trade Links
8. Outcomes of the EC-Asian Country RTA (to choose from Japan, South Korea, Vietnam etc)
9. Impact of the FTA Agreement between the EAEU and Vietnam on Russian-Vietnamese Trade Relations
10. FTA as an Instrument of South Korean Economic Growth
11. Possible Consequences of the Conclusion of the Agreement on a Free Trade Zone Between the EAEU and Indonesia for the Development of Mutual Trade and Economic Cooperation
12. The EAEU – ASEAN Trade Links
13. The EAEU Looking Eastward: Challenges and Prospects of Economic Cooperation
14. ASEAN Importance as a Regional Trade Block
15. Dealing with Pollution in Asia: Best Practice Cases
16. Regulation of Digital Trade Within the ASEAN: Challenges and Prospects
17. Priorities of India Within BRICS
18. ASEAN as a Soft Power Politics Case
19. Asian Countries Role in the Paris Climate Agreement Implementation
20. Big Eurasia Project
21. One Belt One Road Initiative and Infrastructure Challenges for Russia
22. Bringing Together the North Sea Link and One Belt – One Road Initiative
23. The Limits and Possibilities of Cooperation between Russia and China or India within BRICS
24. Russian Infrastructure Challenges in the Light of OBOR Initiative
25. The Main Areas of Cooperation Between the United States, Japan and South Korea in the Asia-Pacific Region
26. The Impact of the Sanctions Confrontation with the West on the Development of Cooperation between Russia and ASEAN
27. The Impact of the Sanctions Confrontation with the West on the Development of Cooperation between Russia and China
28. The Impact of the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement on Mutual Cooperation
29. Russian Energy Competing for Asian Markets
30. Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in BRICS Countries
31. The Role of APEC in the Asian Region
32. The Chinese Stance on the WTO Reform
33. Trade Policy Making Mechanism in China
34. Economic Support Policy in China
35. China's BRICS Priorities
36. Business Opportunities for Asian Countries in the Russian Far East
37. Russia and China in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
38. The Impact of SCO Enlargement on the Priorities of Mutual Cooperation of Member States
39. Comparative Analysis of the Role of Russia and China in Central Asia
40. The Role of China in Africa
41. RCEP – a New Phase in Regional Cooperation
42. First Outcomes of the TPP
43. Comparative Analysis of TTP-11 and RCEP
44. South Korea's RCEP Priorities
45. RCEP as an Incentive for the Development of Cooperation Between Japan and China
46. Evolution of the USA Policy Towards TTP
47. The Role of the USA in Asia
48. The WTO Governmental Procurement Deal: Challenges for Asian Countries
49. Western Sanctions Against Russia: the Role of Asian Countries
50. The Impact of Western Sanctions on Russian Exports to Asian Countries
51. Russian Economic Priorities while Turning East
52. Advantages and Opportunities for Russia's Turn to the East
53. The Impact of Trump's New Tariff Policy on the Transformation of Any Asian Country's Trade Ties

1. Japanese Domestic and Foreign Policy Analysis
2. Bilateral and Multilateral Relations Involving Japan in East Asia
3. Territorial Disputes in East Asia
4. Historical Memory and Related Issues in Japan and East Asia
5. Societal and Demographic Issues in Japan or in Japan VS Another Country of Choice
6. Modern and Contemporary History of East Asia, including Political and Economic History as well as History of Art and Religion

1. Economic Assessment of Green Energy Deployment in the Leading Economies of Asia: Current Trends and Long-term Perspectives
2. Climate Change Mitigation Actions in Asian Region: Key Plays, Strategies and Cooperation Opportunities
3. Sustainability in Asia: Country Case Studies

Specific topics are to be discussed directly with the professor.
1. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of China (the 19th-the Early 21st Centuries)
2. Russia’s Policy in East Asia in the Mid-19th - Early 21st Centuries
3. China and the Countries of East/Central Asia in the 19th – the Early 21st Centuries
4. Siberia and the Russian Far East in the Context of International and Intercultural Relations of East Asian Countries (the 19th – the Early 21st Centuries)
5. Cultural Diplomacy of the PRC in Russia / Asia / Europe / North America in the 21st Century
6. The Image of China in Russian / Asian / European / North American Media in the 21st Century
7. Diplomatic Service of European and American Countries in China (the Second Half of the 19th – the Early 21st Centuries)
8. Historical Memory in the Social Development of China (the 20th – the Early 21st Centuries)
9. Education in China in the 21st Century: Achievements, Problems and Development Trends
10. Business Education in Contemporary China
11. Women in Social and Business Life of China / Mongolia / South Korea / Japan
12. Motherhood and Childhood Protection in China / South Korea / Japan / Mongolia in the 21st Century
13. Youth Policy of China / South Korea / Japan / Mongolia in the 21st Century
14. Scientific and Technological Policy of the PRC in the 21st Century
15. Information Technology and the internet in the Context of Social and Cultural Development of China / South Korea / Japan / Mongolia (2010-2020s)
16. Chinese Business Culture: Traditions and Transformations in the 21st Century

1. Marketing Mix Promotion Strategy for Korean Cosmetics in Russia: Challenges and Opportunities
2. Sustainable development (Comparison of Russian Federation/Republic of Korea/Central Asia)
3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in South Korea
4. ESG Policy Trends in South Korea's Public Institutions

1. The Economic outcome of Controversies Between Feminism and Confucianism Traditions in East-Asian Countries
2. Women Involvement Impact on Gaming Industry in South Korea/Japan/South-Eastern Asia
3. The Evolution of Food Traditions in East Asian Countries Food Markets
4. Cultural and Consumption Impact Analysis of Housing Problems in Asian Countries
5. Digitalization Impact on Social Problems resolution of East- and South-Eastern Asian States
6. Comparative Analysis of Influencer marketing patterns in Asian Countries (at least 3)
7. Western Influence on Marriage Patterns and Markets in East — Asian Countries
8. Psychotherapy Market Patterns Within the Culture and Lifestyle of Asian Countries
9. "Kodokushi" and "Silver Economics" Phenomena Comparison in East- and South-East Asian Countries (at least 3)
10. Evolution of an «Ideal Boyfriend» Brand in the Culture of Asian Countries in 1990-2021 Period
11. Comparative Profit Analysis of Governmental Social-economic Investments into Cultural "Hallyu"-style Exports in Asian Countries
12. Reflection of «Healthy Lifestyle» Trend Among Female Consumers in Asian Countries
13. "InfoGypsy" Market Patterns in East-Asian Countries
14. "Sharing Economy" Patterns in East-Asian Countries
15. Education Markets Evolution in Asian Countries Within the 2000-2023 Period

1. Russia-Japan Investment Cooperation
2. Russia-Japan Trade Cooperation