Connecting People & Ideas to Advance Mutual Interests in U.S.-Asia Relations

Distinguished and Senior Fellows

The Mansfield Foundation recognizes select individuals with the title of Senior or Distinguished Fellows. Each category is non-resident.

Senior Fellows are researchers and practitioners in foreign policy or international affairs, with a specialization in Asia, who have contributed meaningfully to U.S.-Japan or broader U.S.-Asia relations. Senior Fellows contribute articles and essays for the Foundation, speak, moderate, and participate in Foundation events, and support the Foundation’s development efforts.

Distinguished Fellows have a publicly recognized record of long-standing contributions to U.S.-Japan or U.S.-Asia relations. Distinguished Fellows have served at ambassadorial rank or held statewide/national elected office, and may contribute meaningfully to the Foundation’s mission.

Distinguished Fellows

Thomas Countryman

Alexander Ilitchev

Mieko Nakabayashi

Kathleen Stephens

Joseph Yun 

Senior Fellows

Masao Akiyama

Jun Aketa

Andrew Collier

Sean Connell

John Fei

Shihoko Goto

Bruce Klingner

Weston Konishi

Yasushi Kudo

Kotaro Shiojiri

Takanori Sonoda

Vivian Tokai

Andrew Yeo

Shino Yokotsuka