Gerald Curtis
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Gerald L. Curtis is an American academic, a political scientist interested in comparative politics, Japanese politics and U.S.-Japan relations.
at Columbia University
since 1998. Between 1974-1990, Curtis was head of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute
(WEAI) at Columbia.
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encompasses roughly 40+ works in 80+ publications in 5 languages and 5,000+ library holdings.
Professor Curtis became a special advisor to Newsweek
when the magazine's Japanese language edition was initiated in 1986. When the political events or changes became the news of the day, the editorial staff incorporated Curtis' analysis. The New York Times also incorporates the analysis.
Curtis' was formerly involved in the following:
Columbia University
Curtis has been the Burgess Professor of Political SciencePolitical science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
at Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
since 1998. Between 1974-1990, Curtis was head of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute
Weatherhead East Asian Institute
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University is a community of scholars affiliated with Columbia's Schools of Business, Law, International and Public Affairs, and Arts and Sciences, bringing together over 50 full-time faculty, a diverse group of visiting scholars and professionals,...
(WEAI) at Columbia.
Academic career
- Professor, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, since 1976; Burgess Professor since 1998.
- Visiting Professor, Graduate Research Institute for Policy Studies (Tokyo), (2000-20__).
- Director, East Asian Institute, Columbia University (1973–1975, 1977–1984, 1987–1991).
- Director, Center for Korean Research, Columbia University (1990–1991).
- Visiting Professor, Faculty of Law, Keio UniversityKeio University,abbreviated as Keio or Keidai , is a Japanese university located in Minato, Tokyo. It is known as the oldest institute of higher education in Japan. Founder Fukuzawa Yukichi originally established it as a school for Western studies in 1858 in Edo . It has eleven campuses in Tokyo and Kanagawa...
(1982–1983). - Visiting Professor, Faculty of Law, University of TokyoUniversity of Tokyo, abbreviated as , is a major research university located in Tokyo, Japan. The University has 10 faculties with a total of around 30,000 students, 2,100 of whom are foreign. Its five campuses are in Hongō, Komaba, Kashiwa, Shirokane and Nakano. It is considered to be the most prestigious university...
, 1976-1977. - Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, 1972-1976.
- Research Associate, Faculty of Law, Keio University, 1971-1972.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, 1969-1972.
- Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Columbia University, 1968-1969.
- Instructor, Department of Political Science, University of Illinois, 1968.
- Research Associate, East Asian Institute, Columbia University, 1967-1968.
International academia
- Collège de FranceCollège de FranceThe Collège de France is a higher education and research establishment located in Paris, France, in the 5th arrondissement, or Latin Quarter, across the street from the historical campus of La Sorbonne at the intersection of Rue Saint-Jacques and Rue des Écoles...
, Paris. - Lee Kuan Yew School of Public PolicyLee Kuan Yew School of Public PolicyThe Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is a school of the National University of Singapore . It was established in 1992 as the Master of Public Policy Programme under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of National University of Singapore in collaboration with the Kennedy School of Government...
, Singapore. - Research Institute for Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo.
- * International Institute of Economic Studies, Tokyo.
Selected works
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encompasses roughly 40+ works in 80+ publications in 5 languages and 5,000+ library holdings.
- Curtis, Gerald L. (2001). Policymaking in Japan: Defining the Role of Politicians. Washington, D.C.: Brookings InstitutionBrookings InstitutionThe Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
for the Japan Center for International ExchangeJapan Center for International ExchangeJapan Center for International Exchange is an "independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organizationdedicated to strengthening Japan's role in international networksof dialogue and cooperation." Founded in 1970, their stated goals are:...
(JCIEJapan Center for International ExchangeJapan Center for International Exchange is an "independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organizationdedicated to strengthening Japan's role in international networksof dialogue and cooperation." Founded in 1970, their stated goals are:...
). [Japanese edition -- (2001). Tokyo: JCIE] 10-ISBN 4-889-07062-1; 13-ISBN 978-4-889-07062-0 (paper) - _________. (2000). New Perspectives on U.S.-Japan Relations. Washington, D.C.: Brookings InstitutionBrookings InstitutionThe Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
. [Chinese edition -- (2001).] - __________. (1999). The Logic of Japanese Politics. New York: Columbia University PressColumbia University PressColumbia University Press is a university press based in New York City, and affiliated with Columbia University. It is currently directed by James D. Jordan and publishes titles in the humanities and sciences, including the fields of literary and cultural studies, history, social work, sociology,...
. 10-ISBN 0-231-10842-7; 13-ISBN 978-0-231-10842-3 (cloth) -- 10-ISBN 0-231-10843-5; 13-ISBN 978-0-231-10843-0 (paper) [Japanese edition -- (2001). Nagata cho Seiji no Kobo. Tokyo: Shinchosha; Korean edition -- (2002). Han’ul.] - __________. (1996). Nihon No Seiji O Doo Miru Ka (Comparative Perspectives on Japanese Politics). Tokyo: NHK.
- __________. (1994). The United States, Japan and Asia: Challenges for US Policy. New York: W. W. NortonW. W. NortonW. W. Norton & Company is an independent American book publishing company based in New York City. It is well known for its "Norton Anthologies", particularly the Norton Anthology of English Literature and the "Norton Critical Editions" series of texts which are frequently assigned in university...
. 10-ISBN 0-393-03633-2; 13-ISBN 978-0-393-03633-6 (cloth) -- 10-ISBN 0-393-96583-X; 13-ISBN 978-0-393-96583-4 (paper) - __________. (1993). Japan's Foreign Policy After the Cold War: Coping with Change. Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe. 10-ISBN 1-563-24217-6; 13-ISBN 978-1-563-24217-5 (cloth)
- __________. (1991). Posuto-Reisen Jidai no Nihon (Japan in the Post Cold War Era). Tokyo: Shinbun Shuppan-kyoku.
- __________. (1989). The Way of Japanese Politics. New York: Columbia University Press. 10-ISBN 0-231-06680-5; 13-ISBN 978-0-231-06680-8 (cloth) -- 10-ISBN 0-231-06681-3; 13-ISBN 978-0-231-06681-5 (paper) [Japanese edition -- (1987). Nihongata Seiji No Honshitsu. Tokyo: TBS-Britannica (Ohira Memorial Prize, 1989); Thai edition -- (1998).]
- __________. (1984). The Dynamics of Japanese Politics (Doken Kokka Nippon), with Ishikawa Masumi. Tokyo: KobunshaKobunshaKobunsha is a Japanese publishing company. It publishes literature, manga novels, and women's magazines.Kobunsha was first established on October 1, 1945 and belongs to the Kodansha group....
. - __________, (1971). Election Campaigning Japanese Style. New York: Columbia University PressColumbia University PressColumbia University Press is a university press based in New York City, and affiliated with Columbia University. It is currently directed by James D. Jordan and publishes titles in the humanities and sciences, including the fields of literary and cultural studies, history, social work, sociology,...
. 10-ISBN 0-231-03512-8; 13-ISBN 978-0-231-03512-5 (cloth) [reprtined by Kodansha, New York, 1981. 10-ISBN 0-870-11630-4; 13-ISBN 978-0-870-11630-8 (paper)] [Japanese translation -- Daigishi No Tanjo. Tokyo: Simul Press.] - _________. 1970). Japanese-American Relations in the Seventies. New York: Columbia Books. [Japanese edition -- (1970). Okinawa Igo no Nichibei Kankei. Tokyo: Simul Press.[
Professor Curtis became a special advisor to Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
when the magazine's Japanese language edition was initiated in 1986. When the political events or changes became the news of the day, the editorial staff incorporated Curtis' analysis. The New York Times also incorporates the analysis.
Professional activities
Curtis' current professional activities are varied:- Research Institute on Trade and Economy, Tokyo—Faculty fellow (2003-20__).
- Graduate Research Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo—Visiting professor (2000-20__).
- Japan Center for International ExchangeJapan Center for International ExchangeJapan Center for International Exchange is an "independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organizationdedicated to strengthening Japan's role in international networksof dialogue and cooperation." Founded in 1970, their stated goals are:...
(U.S.) -- Board of Directors (1992-20__). - United States-Japan Foundation -- Board of Trustees (1993-20__).
- National Security ArchiveNational Security ArchiveThe National Security Archive is a 501 non-governmental, non-profit research and archival institution located in the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. Founded in 1985 by Scott Armstrong, it archives and publishes declassified U.S. government files concerning selected topics of US...
's U.S. Japan Project, Advisory Board. - National Institute of Democracy, Advisory Board.
- Foundation for Advanced Information and Research (FAIR), Advisory Board member
- Asian SurveyAsian SurveyAsian Survey is a bimonthly academic journal of Asian studies published by the University of California Press on behalf of the Institute of East Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley...
, Editorial Board. - Newsweek Japan, Senior Editorial Advisor (1986-20__)
- Newsweek Korea, Senior Editorial Advisor (1991-20__).
- Chunichi ShimbunChunichi ShimbunThe is a Japanese daily "broadsheet" newspaper published in mostly Aichi Prefecture and neighboring regions by . It is the owner of the Chunichi Dragons baseball team, and is also known as the main organizer of a famous international gymnastics event, the Chunichi Cup...
and Tokyo ShimbunTokyo ShimbunThe Tokyo Shimbun is a Japanese newspaper published by The Chunichi Shimbun Company. The group publishes newspapers under the brand name of The Tokyo Shimbun in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and under The Chunichi Shimbun in the Nagoya Metropolitan Area. The group’s combined daily morning...
, Advisory Board (1982-20__)
Curtis' was formerly involved in the following:
- Columbia University
- Project on the United States, Japan and Southeast Asia—Executive Director (1984–1986).
- Project on U.S.-Korean Security Relations—Director (1980–1984).
- Research Project on the U.S. and Japan in Multilateral Diplomacy—Director (1975–1980).
- U.S.-Japan Parliamentary Exchange Program—Director (1971–1978).
- U.S.-Japan Parliamentary Exchange Program—Associate Director (1968–1970).
- Japan FoundationJapan FoundationThe was established in 1972 by an Act of the Japanese Diet as a special legal entity to undertake international dissemination of Japanese culture, and became an independent administrative institution under the jurisdiction of the Foreign Ministry of Japan on 1 October 2003 under the "Independent...
- Center for Global Partnership, Advisory Council—Member (1991–2000).
- American Advisory Committee—Member (1977–1979).
- Asia SocietyAsia SocietyThe Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, and Melbourne...
- Advisory Group on the Asia Agenda Program—Member (1985–1993).
- Study Mission to North Korea—Member (1992).
- US-Japan Consultative Group on Policies Toward the People's Republic of China, Core Group—Member (1990–1992).
- Program of Japan and the United States in Asia, Advisory Board—Chairman (1983–1986).
- Trilateral CommissionTrilateral CommissionThe Trilateral Commission is a non-governmental, non-partisan discussion group founded by David Rockefeller in July 1973 to foster closer cooperation among the United States, Europe and Japan.-History:...
-- Member. - Asahi ShimbunAsahi ShimbunThe is the second most circulated out of the five national newspapers in Japan. Its circulation, which was 7.96 million for its morning edition and 3.1 million for its evening edition as of June 2010, was second behind that of Yomiuri Shimbun...
, International Advisory Board. - American Academy of Political Science (AAPS), Board—Member.
- NHKNHKNHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
, 12 half-hour programs in Japanese on comparative perspectives on Japanese politics—Author and Narrator (1996). - American Assembly Conference on the United States and Japan in Asia: Challenges for U.S. Policy—Project Director (1993).
- Kodansha Encyclopedia of JapanKodansha Encyclopedia of JapanThe Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan is a comprehensive English-language encyclopedia first published in 1983 that covers a broad range of topics on Japan....
, Board of Editors. - United Nations AssociationUnited Nations AssociationThe United Nations Associations are non-governmental organizations that exist in various countries to enhance the relationship between the people of a member state and the United Nations, raise public awareness of the UN and its work, promote the general goals of the UN and act as an advisory body...
, Panel on Regional Security in East Asia—Member (1986–88). - Council on Foreign RelationsCouncil on Foreign RelationsThe Council on Foreign Relations is an American nonprofit nonpartisan membership organization, publisher, and think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs...
, Study Group on U.S.-Japan Relations—Chairman (1986–1987). - International Journal of Politics, Contributing Editor (1979–1989).
- Shimoda ConferenceShimoda ConferenceShimoda Conference was a series of unofficial dialogues between representatives of the United States and Japan that first began in 1967 and continued every 2-4 years until 1994...
s on U.S.-Japan Relations, Steering Committee—Member (1969–1990). - Social Science Research CouncilSocial Science Research CouncilThe Social Science Research Council is a U.S.-based independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research in the social sciences and related disciplines...
(SSRC) and American Council of Learned SocietiesAmerican Council of Learned SocietiesThe American Council of Learned Societies , founded in 1919, is a private nonprofit federation of seventy scholarly organizations.ACLS is best known as a funder of humanities research through fellowships and grants awards. ACLS Fellowships are designed to permit scholars holding the Ph.D...
(ACLS), Joint Committee on Japanese Studies—Chairman (1974–1977). - Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham HouseChatham HouseChatham House, formally known as The Royal Institute of International Affairs, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in London whose mission is to analyse and promote the understanding of major international issues and current affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's leading...
) -- Fellow (1976–1977).
Professional associations
Curtis joined the conventional associations:- American Academy of Political Science (AAPS)
- American Political Science AssociationAmerican Political Science AssociationThe American Political Science Association is a professional association of political science students and scholars in the United States. Founded in 1903, it publishes three academic journals...
(APSA) - Asia SocietyAsia SocietyThe Asia Society is a non-profit organization that focuses on educating the world about Asia. It has several centers in the United States and around the world Hong Kong, Manila, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, and Melbourne...
- Association of Asian Studies
- Council on Foreign Relations
- International House of Japan
- Japan SocietyJapan Society (New York)Founded in 1907, Japan Society is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that aims to brings the people of Japan and the United States closer together through understanding, appreciation and cooperation...
Honors, prizes and awards
Curtis' work across the span of his career has garnered recognition:- Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver StarOrder of the Rising SunThe is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese Government, created on April 10, 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun...
, 2004 (Japan). - Japan Foundation Award (2002).
- Chunichi Shimbun Special Achievement Award (1990).
- Masayoshi OhiraMasayoshi Ohirawas a Japanese politician and the 68th and 69th Prime Minister of Japan from December 7, 1978 to June 12, 1980. He is the most recent Japanese prime minister to die in office.He was born in present day Kan'onji, Kagawa and attended Hitotsubashi University....
Memorial Prize for The Japanese Way of Politics (1989). - Japan Society for the Promotion of ScienceJapan Society for the Promotion of ScienceThe is an independent administrative institution in Japan, established for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science in all fields of the natural and social sciences and the humanities.-History:...
Fellowship (1982–1983). - Japan Foundation Long-Term Fellowship (1982–1983).
- Ford FoundationFord FoundationThe Ford Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in Michigan and based in New York City created to fund programs that were chartered in 1936 by Edsel Ford and Henry Ford....
Research Grant (1975–1976). - Thyssen Foundation Fellowship (1975–1976).
- Fulbright-Hays FellowshipFulbright ProgramThe Fulbright Program, including the Fulbright-Hays Program, is a program of competitive, merit-based grants for international educational exchange for students, scholars, teachers, professionals, scientists and artists, founded by United States Senator J. William Fulbright in 1946. Under the...
(1964–1965, 1966–1967). - National Defense Foreign Language Fellowship (1963–1964, 1965–1966).
- Woodrow Wilson FellowshipWoodrow Wilson National Fellowship FoundationThe Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is a private non-profit foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. It administers programs that support leadership development and build organizational capacity in education. Its current signature program is the...
(1962–1963).