Artyom Lukin is Professor and Deputy Director for Research at the Oriental Institute — School of Regional and International Studies, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok. His research interests are focused on Northeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific. Lukin has authored numerous chapters, papers and commentaries. He has participated as a speaker in multiple academic and policy-oriented conferences and workshops. Artyom Lukin has taken part, including in leadership roles, in numerous research projects. He is a frequent commentator for major international media.