This interview is conducted under the special rubric “Meet Global Partners” of the Eurasian Continent Research Association. Ms. Paeton Romero, intern at the CECPSR, Armenia, and student at Stonehill College, Class of 2029, interviews our distinguished member, Associate Professor Dr. Matthieu Grandpierron, who is the Head of the Political Science Department, at ICES Vendée Catholic University in France. He is also Adjunct Professor at the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law; Research Fellow at the Haiyi Institute, Beijing; and Research Fellow at Guiguzi Stratagem Learning in Hong Kong. What drove you to focus your research on China and the Eurasian continent? I am passionate about ancient civilizations and how they interact and co-develop, mutually learning techniques and sharing philosophies. The connection between Chinese experiences and civilization with European civilisations (whether the Greek, Roman, Byzantine or 19th century Nation-states) fascinated me. I spent time in China in high school, and since I embraced an academic career, I have researched Eurasian (particularly BRICS+ countries) views of the world and approaches to political phenomena. I also have a familial tie with Eurasia as my wife is Chinese, so that personal connection made me see China from a different angle.  As an active … Continue reading Meet Global Partners of the Eurasian Continent Research Association: Interview with Dr. Matthieu Grandpierron