Japan expert specialising in politics, foreign policy, and migration
Maximilien Xavier Rehm is a researcher based in Kyoto, Japan. He holds an MA in international relations from Ritsumeikan University and is currently a PhD Candidate at Doshisha University. His research focuses on the politics of migration in Japan, as the country's demographic challenges have led policymakers to adopt increasingly proactive immigration policies. Aside from numerous academic publications related to his primary research topic, Rehm is a frequent commentator on contemporary Japanese politics and society, including foreign policy. His analysis has been published in The Japan Times, The Diplomat, The Interpreter, and the East Asia Forum, among others.