About

My professional background combines expertise in communications and public relations with public affairs with a passion for international politics, economics and the Asia-Pacific. Currently, I work as a Project Manager at Nordic West Office, a Finnish geopolitics think tank and advisory firm.

I hold a BA in Political Science and International Relations and an MSc in East Asian Studies. Academically, I specialized in Japanese politics and society: my master’s thesis explored opposition arguments against Japan’s 2015 constitutional reinterpretation allowing collective defense. The thesis can be accessed here. Keep in mind while reading it that I am, I hope, a better writer now than back in 2018.

In addition, I contribute to The Ulkopolitist, a leading Finnish foreign affairs focused online publication. I write and edit articles focusing on Japan and the Asia-Pacific and serve as treasurer of the association that manages the outlet. I’ve also managed a number of cooperation projects for the association, including with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki and Accenture.

For The Ulkopolitist-related inquiries, please contact me at eero.tuorila@ulkopolitist.fi.

I enjoy walks with our dog Mochi around our neighborhood in Helsinki and going to the gym. When relaxing, you’ll find me watching football (I support Arsenal) and movies, reading books, and occasionally playing video games.