Publications & Appearances
Lefteris Kafatos has engaged in several writing and research projects. On occasion he also gives presentations in English and Japanese.
Kafatos was interviewed by Multilingual magazine about the field of diplomatic interpreting.
(Oct. 2024)
Kafatos contributed research to the Japan-related sections of the Defense Transparency Index. Specifically, he helped compile data on Japanese defense policies to gauge transparency in comparison to other powers in the region. He also provided historical and cultural context to fellow researchers.
(Jan. 2023)
Presentation and Q&A on diplomatic interpreting for Stanford University’s IUC in Yokohama.
(Nov. 2022)
Research on factionalism in the Liberal Democratic Party, and how it both affects and manifests itself in Japanese foreign policy.
(April 2022)
One of several articles Kafatos wrote for State Magazine.
(April 2019)
Interview on interpreting experience.
(Nov. 2016)
The Japan Lens 