On this episode of "IR thinker", I was curious about the role of students in international relations, their contribution to diplomacy and problem-solving platforms such as international institutions and professional organizations. Thus, I interviewed Max Browning from Scotland, recently awarded with the Schwarzman Scholars' scholarship for the best world future leaders. Content 00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - Why should students get engage in international relations? 04:00 - The difference between bachelor's degree and master's degree students 05:01 - How can students go international with their projects? 08:05 - How should students contact experts and senior managers? 09:26 - What about if students do not study international relations but they want to go international? 11:57 - Posh universities vs regular universities 14:17 - The most important skills for international students' projects 17:07 - How to develop leadership skills? 20:08 - The most difficult barriers to international student collaboration 24:31 - Should students involve lecturers and professors in their initiatives? 26:26 - How should international student initiatives start? 30:24 - The role of diaspora in international student projects 32:37 - Digital identity of students' projects 34:39 - Schwarzman Scholars' scholarship 36:42 - Why to go to study in China? 38:28 - Which courses will Max study? Who does teach in China? 40:49 - Who is going to study with Max? 42:07 - Challenges of studying and living in China 45:47 - Where will Max live in China? 46:50 - Do Chinese students develop international student initiatives? 48:37 - Will Max share his experience in China on social media? 49:28 - How to get an international scholarship? 51:27 - Max's future job Max Browning is the Founder and Chairman of One Scotland, a charitable initiative bringing future leaders together through cultural exchange and collaboration at universities in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Aberdeen. He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Double First in Chinese & Russian in 2022 and am now pursuing and MSc in East Asian Relations. In 2021, he had the privilege of attending the COP26 Blue Zone on behalf of the University of Edinburgh and spoke about the importance of building a global network of young changemakers. His other commitments include managing the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party Group on China; attending the China Scotland Business Forum; and advising the Scotland China Education Network. One Scotland Initiative https://www.one-scotland.com/ Schwarzman Scholars https://www.schwarzmanscholars.org/ Scottish Business Network https://www.sbn.scot/ Martin Zubko, a content creator https://martinzubko.com/ SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL If you enjoy my channel and have the means to support me, I have set up "Buymeacoffee" page. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irthinker DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on the "IR thinker" talk show are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Martin Zubko. ------------------------ MUSIC CREDIT ------------------------ Infraction - No Copyright Music - Epic Heroic Trailer by Infraction [No Copyright Music]

Today, we are going to speak about Japan from a slightly different angle – what expats, people who were not born in Japan, but live there, think about Japan. I am joined by Maya Matsuoka, a long-term resident of Japan. She has worked both in Bulgaria and Japan, her career including positions in the education, travel and tourism, and IT industries. Maya is also an international broadcaster with a spectacular talk show, Japan Expert Insights. Over the past two years, with the help of the Tim Sullivan, Maya has built Japan Expert Insights into a community hub for professionals who have substantial experience of working and doing businesses in Japan. https://japanexpertinsights.com Content 00:00 - Introduction 02:59 - Japanese international voice in the last 10 years 05:22 - Japanese confidence in international relations 07:50 - young Japanese and global politics 11:39 - Japanese elite universities 13:22 - Japanese political thinking 18:55 - why changes in Japan take so long 23:50 - Abe's impact on Japan 29:14 - Abe's legacy 30:40 - Japanese domestic politics 32:40 - one political party in Japan 35:38 - intellectual property decline 39:19 - ageing and demographics 41:40 - raising a child in Japan 46:15 - Ukraine and Japan 53:19 - Japanese regional relations "IR thinker" creator Martin Zubko https://martinzubko.com SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL If you enjoy my channel and have the means to support me, I have set up "Buymeacoffee" page. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irthinker DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on the "IR thinker" talk show are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of Martin Zubko. ------------------------ MUSIC CREDIT ------------------------ Infraction - No Copyright Music - Epic Heroic Trailer by Infraction [No Copyright Music]