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Mina Pollmann
Dr. Mina Pollmann is a researcher focused on Japan’s security and diplomacy, the U.S.-Japan alliance, alliance politics, and Indo-Pacific security.
Dr. Mina Pollmann was most recently a Presidential Management Fellow with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Japanese Affairs. Previously, she was an Associate Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation. She has also held visiting research appointments with the Harvard Kennedy School and University of Tokyo, and worked as a News Producer for the Washington Bureau of TV Tokyo.
She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from MIT, and a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. Her research interests are Japan’s security and diplomacy, the U.S.-Japan alliance, alliance politics, and Indo-Pacific security.

April 22, 2025
US, Philippines Begin Balikatan Annual Drills With South China Sea in Mind
By Mina Pollmann

April 10, 2025
With Rutte Visit, Japan and NATO Seek ‘Next Level’ of Cooperation
By Mina Pollmann

July 22, 2024
Equipping the Japan-US Alliance to Handle China’s Disinformation Operations
By Jeffrey W. Hornung and Mina Pollmann

November 30, 2023
PALM10: Japan’s Chance to Engage With Pacific Island Countries
By Mina Pollmann

August 21, 2023
The Japan-South Korea-US Summit: A Game Changer for the Indo-Pacific
By Mina Pollmann

August 02, 2023
With Visits to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Japan Seeks to Shore up Indian Ocean Presence
By Mina Pollmann

July 27, 2023
With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter
By Mina Pollmann

July 21, 2023
Kishida’s Trip to Middle East Focuses on Energy, Defense Cooperation
By Mina Pollmann

July 11, 2023
Japan Takes Another Step Toward Expanding Defense Exports
By Mina Pollmann

March 21, 2023
What’s Driving the Japan-South Korea Thaw?
By Mina Pollmann

February 07, 2023
Japan, China Hold Foreign Minister Call Days After NATO Chief’s Visit
By Mina Pollmann
