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Jin Kai

Jin Kai is currently a visiting scholar at Yale Law School Paul Tsai China Center, Yale University and a non-resident scholar at Sigur Center for Asian Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.

Jin Kai is currently a visiting scholar at Yale Law School Paul Tsai China Center, Yale University and a non-resident scholar at Sigur Center for Asian Studies, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University.

Jin Kai received his Ph.D. in International Relations from the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), Yonsei University, South Korea. He is also a Research Fellow at Yonsei Institute for Sinology, Yonsei University, South Korea. He was an international communications and public relations officer for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Center of Education for International Understanding.

Posts by Jin Kai

June 02, 2014

Using 'Internal Soft Power' to Fight Terrorism in China

By Jin Kai

China should address the root cause of terrorism: feelings of alienation and isolation among minorities.

May 28, 2014

Why China Banned Windows 8

By Jin Kai

Concerned about information security, China seeks to reduce reliance on foreign technology giants.

May 12, 2014

China's Cautious Confidence

By Jin Kai

Despite perceptions of China's confidence, Beijing is actually quite careful about how it asserts itself.

April 30, 2014

The US, China, and the 'Containment Trap'

By Jin Kai

The U.S. strategy to contain China has short-term benefits but long-term risks.

April 23, 2014

Building 'A Bridge Between China and Europe'

By Jin Kai

While the U.S. revitalizes East Asian alliances, China looks for new partners in Europe.

April 14, 2014

Does the US Have 'Trump Cards' Over China?

By Jin Kai

The idea that the U.S. has several "trump cards" to use against China ignores the complexity of U.S.-China relations.

April 02, 2014

Can China and Japan Solve the Dilemma of 'Two Tigers, One Mountain?'

By Jin Kai

Limited strategic space in East Asia makes a long-term solution to China-Japan tensions imperative.

March 26, 2014

Reinventing US-China Relations: Mission Plausible?

By Jin Kai

China-U.S. mutual trust and coordination is crucial to preventing a conflict between these two powers.

March 11, 2014

Could the Flight MH370 Rescue Bring China and Japan Closer Together?

By Jin Kai

If Japan had volunteered to join the search for Flight 370, could that help thaw tensions between Tokyo and Beijing?

February 28, 2014

With New National Days, China Strikes At Japan

By Jin Kai

New national days commemorating the Nanjing Massace and the end of WW2 show the historical roots of China-Japan enmity.

February 19, 2014

China Will Have to Face a Stronger US-Japan Alliance

By Jin Kai

Despite its wish for a new type of relationship with the US, China will face a stronger US-Japan alliance in coming years.

February 10, 2014

The Weakest Link: How China Seeks to Destabilize the US-ROK-Japan Triangle

By Jin Kai

China believes it can drive a wedge in the U.S. alliance structure by expanding its ties with South Korea.