In this insightful interview, Professor Timo Kivimäki delves into the concept of the “Long Peace” in East Asia, exploring its origins, challenges, and the role of key principles like non-interference and economic interdependence. He also discusses the unique dynamics between China, ASEAN, and other regional players, while addressing criticisms and potential research gaps in the field. Watch to gain a deeper understanding of East Asian peacekeeping and what the West can learn from it.
Content
- Inspiration for Studying Peace in the East Asia Region
- Challenges Faced in Researching East Asia
- Defining the Long Peace of East Asia
- Differentiating the Long Peace from Other Peace Periods in the Region
- The Principle of Non-Interference
- Origins of the Non-Interference Concept in East Asia
- Criticism: Non-Interference and the Perpetuation of Authoritarian Violence
- The Concept of Developmentalism
- China and ASEAN’s Role in East Asian Peace
- Face-Saving Strategies in Diplomacy
- Economic Interdependence in East Asia
- Exploring Other Forms of Interdependence
- Weaknesses in the Long Peace of East Asia Theory
- Balancing Non-Interference with Humanitarian Intervention in East Asia
- Diverse Regimes and the Notion of Democratisation in East Asia
- Lessons the West Can Learn from East Asian Peacekeeping
- Multipolarity vs. the Current West-Led International Order
- Explaining Current Security Threats in East Asia
- Potential Research Gaps in East Asian Peace Studies
- Diversity of Researchers in Peace Studies
Timo Kivimäki
Professor Timo Kivimäki is a prominent scholar in International Relations, currently holding a professorship at the University of Bath (UK) and serving as a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Sejong Institute in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Since joining the University of Bath in January 2015, he has brought a wealth of experience from previous academic roles, including professorships at the University of Helsinki, University of Lapland, and the University of Copenhagen. In addition to his academic appointments, Professor Kivimäki has directed the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (Copenhagen) and the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Helsinki, contributing significantly to the field of peace research and the study of East Asian international relations.
Selected Publications:
Kivimäki, T. (2021). Protecting the global civilian from violence: UN discourses and practices in fragile states (1st ed.). Routledge.
Kivimäki, T. (2019). The failure to protect: The path to and consequences of humanitarian interventionism. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Kivimäki, T. (2001). The Long Peace of ASEAN. Journal of Peace Research, 38(1), 5–25.
Kivimäki, T. (2019). Power, contribution and dependence in NATO burden sharing. European Security, 28(1), 66–84.
