Andrii Nazarenko

Political Commentator|Lectures & Writing

Andrii Nazarenko

Political Commentator|Lectures & Writing

Global Challenges: A Japanese Perspective

Profile

Andrii Nazarenko

Political Expert|Interpreter|Public Commentator

Andrii Nazarenko

Born in 1995 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Developed an early interest in Japanese culture under the influence of his father, a judo practitioner.
After graduating from Kharkiv Radio Engineering College, moved to Japan in 2014 and obtained Japanese citizenship in 2024. Studied management at Maebashi International University.
Currently combines work in international trade and government and institutional interpreting with activities as a political commentator. Drawing on experience in both post-Soviet societies and Japan, delivers lectures and publishes commentary on international affairs, security, and democracy.
Speaking engagements include appearances at Japan Self-Defense Forces units and at a political seminar hosted by Taro Aso. Author of four books. Social media audience exceeds 300,000 followers.
Fluent in Japanese, Ukrainian, Russian, and English.

International Politics Ukraine & Japan Diplomacy & Security Multilingual Communication
300+
speaking engagements
10+
years of experience
4 languages
JP / UA / RU / EN
340k
X followers
Expertise

Geography of Speaking Engagements

Japanese Prefectures Created by Geolonia (https://geolonia.com/). 沖縄 / Okinawa 鹿児島 / Kagoshima 宮崎 / Miyazaki 大分 / Oita 熊本 / kumamoto 長崎 / Nagasaki 佐賀 / Saga 福岡 / Fukuoka 高知 / Kochi 愛媛 / Ehime 香川 / Kagawa 徳島 / Tokushima 山口 / Yamaguchi 広島 / Hiroshima 岡山 / Okayama 島根 / Shimane 鳥取 / Tottori 和歌山 / Wakayama 奈良 / Nara 兵庫 / Hyogo 大阪 / Osaka 京都 / Kyoto 滋賀 / Shiga 三重 / Mie 愛知 / Aichi 静岡 / Shizuoka 岐阜 / Gifu 長野 / Nagano 山梨 / Yamanashi 福井 / Fukui 石川 / Ishikawa 富山 / Toyama 新潟 / Niigata 神奈川 / Kanagawa 東京 / Tokyo 千葉 / Chiba 埼玉 / Saitama 群馬 / Gunma 栃木 / Tochigi 茨城 / Ibaraki 福島 / Fukushima 山形 / Yamagata 秋田 / Akita 宮城 / Miyagi 岩手 / Iwate 青森 / Aomori 北海道 / Hokkaido
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My Expertise

The role of the Asia-Pacific region in the global architecture of security and economics is growing year by year. A substantial share of the world's technological and human resources is concentrated here, making it a key center in shaping the emerging international order.

In this context, Japan plays a distinctive role as a stable democracy, a leading economic power, and one of the free world's key strategic partners in Asia.

I have lived in Japan since the age of nineteen. My path from foreign student to citizen and specialist in international politics has given me not only deep integration into Japanese society, but also a strong understanding of the country's internal dynamics.

The combination of an insider's perspective and experience engaging with the international environment allows me to identify dynamics that often remain unnoticed by outside observers.

1

Explaining the “Japanese logic”

interpreting Japan's political decisions and public mood through the lens of its history and cultural context.

2

Intellectual bridge-building

promoting deeper mutual understanding between Japan and the world's democratic nations.

3

Analytical insight

providing timely analysis of Japan's role in the global system of security and economics.

I am open to collaboration through lectures, analytical writing, and expert commentary for international organizations, media outlets, and professional communities.

“I believe that a deep understanding of Japan is not only an academic need, but a practical necessity for building a stable, predictable, and secure international environment.”

Themes

Lecture Topics

Each topic can be tailored to the specific audience, event format, and client objectives. Topics may be combined or a fully customised programme can be developed on request.

Theme 01

Japan in the Global Context

  • Japan and the new world order: the role of the Asia-Pacific region
  • Japan's security in the 21st century: navigating the US, China, and regional challenges
  • Lessons from the war in Ukraine for Asia: how strategic thinking is shifting
  • The Taiwan question: possible scenarios and regional implications
  • Japan as a strategic partner of the West: a new role in global politics

Theme 02

Japan's Domestic Politics and Security

  • Japan's constitution and defence policy: between pacifism and strategic reality
  • Information warfare and challenges to Japan's media landscape
  • National security threats: from conventional to hybrid
  • Japan's economic policy: challenges, risks, and strategic choices
  • Japan's immigration policy: balancing openness with social cohesion

Theme 03

Ideology, History and Political Philosophy

  • Democracy under pressure: challenges of the 21st century
  • Why freedom is not a given: lessons from European and Asian history
  • Socialism and its limits: historical and contemporary analysis
  • Signs of totalitarianism in the modern world
  • Conservatism in modern society: what is worth preserving and why

Theme 04

Culture, Society and Cross-Cultural Communication

  • Japan through an insider's eyes: cultural codes that shape society's behaviour
  • Why Japan attracts foreigners: real reasons and common expectations
  • Multiculturalism the Japanese way: opportunities and limitations
  • Comparing Europe and Japan: different paths to social development
  • How language shapes thought: the experience of a multilingual environment

* The topics listed above are indicative examples. Each lecture is tailored individually to the audience and objectives of the event.

Achievements

Experience

TV Programmes & Media

ABEMA Prime
ABEMA Prime
Toranomon News
Toranomon News
News Joshi
News Joshi
Nippon Journal
Nippon Journal
NoBorder
NoBorder
Genzei TV
Genzei TV
NewSoku
NewSoku
Rakumachi
Rakumachi

Magazines & Newspapers

Gekkan WiLL
Gekkan WiLL
Chichi
Chichi
FLASH
FLASH
Yukan Fuji
Yukan Fuji
Nihon no Ibuki
Nihon no Ibuki
Sankei Shimbun
Sankei Shimbun
Seiron
Seiron
and more

Key Speaking Venues

Yasukuni Shrine Meiji Shrine Taro Aso Political Seminar LDP Regional Chapters Hyogo Prefectural Assembly JCI Japan (Junior Chamber) JSDF: Meguro Base JSDF: Rumoi Base JSDF: Nerima Base Saga University Corporations & Organisations Public Lectures & Symposia + over 100 events

Contact

Get in Touch

For enquiries regarding speaking engagements, publications, media appearances, and other forms of collaboration, please feel free to get in touch.
A response is typically provided within 2 business days after reviewing your request.

* Phone number is mainly available for calls within Japan and is not supported for messaging.
* Enquiries on certain topics may be declined.
* For urgent matters, please contact via LINE.