This week, I graduated from Keio University with a Master of Arts in Media and Governance, specializing in the Research Field of Global Governance and Regional Strategy. This accomplishment marks the completion of my second Master’s Degree, both obtained while residing in East Asia (Yonsei 2020-2022, Keio 2021-2023).
During my first year of the Master’s Degree Program at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, I was honored to be selected as a Yonsei-Keio Dual Degree Representative through a joint university nomination and selection process.
As a dual degree student, I had the unique opportunity to utilize the resources provided by both Yonsei University and Keio University while living in Seoul and Tokyo over the last three years.
During my time at Keio University, I dedicated myself to completing my thesis, titled “U.S.-Japan-ROK Trilateralism From Obama to Biden: Expanding Theoretical Norms of Understanding Through Aspects of Building Trilateralism and U.S. Involvement in Japan-Korea Conflict Issues.”
This challenging endeavor would not have been possible without the invaluable guidance and supervision of Ken Jimbo as my Thesis Advisor, and Michito Tsuruoka and Koichiro Tanaka as my Co-Advisors.
I am profoundly grateful for the guidance provided by Keio University, its faculty, and the extensive support both universities have offered throughout my studies during this unique opportunity as a dual degree student.
My time in East Asia has been truly transformative, and I eagerly anticipate the exciting opportunities that await me in the future.
Matthew F. FLEMING 
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