Shem is a recently graduated student in International Relations and Politics. He has looked at Europe-Asia relations, particularly focusing on the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative for world order. Shem focused his dissertation on African agency in relation to Chinese engagement and the implications this will have on International Relations theory. His research interests include the implications China’s international relations will have for Europe and the remilitarisation of Japan under the Abe administration.

Contact Shem at shem.redie@eias.org