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India Suffers from Successive Collapses of "Pro-India Regimes" in Neighboring Countries
2024/11/12

India Suffers from Successive Collapses of "Pro-India Regimes" in Neighboring Countries

Toru Ito
Trump 2.0 Administration’s Diplomatic and Security Policies: The Rise of the “Prioritizers”? *
2024/11/06

Trump 2.0 Administration’s Diplomatic and Security Policies: The Rise of the “Prioritizers”? *

Riho Aizawa
Eroding International Order: The Global North Falls Behind and the Need for Confidence-Building with the Global South
2024/10/31

Eroding International Order: The Global North Falls Behind and the Need for Confidence-Building with the Global South

Koji Sakane
Evaluating Kishida’s Diplomacy ― The Success of Pursuing Diplomacy Which Protects Universal Values of the International Community
2024/10/24

Evaluating Kishida’s Diplomacy ― The Success of Pursuing Diplomacy Which Protects Universal Values of the International Community

Takuya Yuasa
Vietnam’s New General Secretary and the Future of “Bamboo Diplomacy”
2024/10/22

Vietnam’s New General Secretary and the Future of “Bamboo Diplomacy”

Tomotaka Shoji
Issues and Obstacles in the Protection of Japanese Merchant Vessels as Seen in the Houthi Group’s Indiscriminate Attacks
2024/10/21

Issues and Obstacles in the Protection of Japanese Merchant Vessels as Seen in the Houthi Group’s Indiscriminate Attacks

Susumu Nakamura
Cyberattacks and Disinformation Linked to Diplomatic Events: DDoS Attacks During the G7 Summit
2024/10/17

Cyberattacks and Disinformation Linked to Diplomatic Events: DDoS Attacks During the G7 Summit

Jun Osawa
Implications of a Stalemate in Ukraine – a Realistic Option to Avoid the Worst
2024/09/30

Implications of a Stalemate in Ukraine – a Realistic Option to Avoid the Worst

Noboru Yamaguchi
The Foundation for Confidence-Building in the Indo-Pacific Region ― Can the ARF Ease Tensions in the Region?
2024/09/20

The Foundation for Confidence-Building in the Indo-Pacific Region ― Can the ARF Ease Tensions in the Region?

Takuma Matsu
Provision of Radars to the Philippines Can Create a 3,000-Nautical-Mile Air Surveillance Zone
2024/09/18

Provision of Radars to the Philippines Can Create a 3,000-Nautical-Mile Air Surveillance Zone

Tomohisa Takei
U.S. LNG Exports and the Impact of Climate Change Measures: How Will the Presidential Election Change Things?
2024/09/09

U.S. LNG Exports and the Impact of Climate Change Measures: How Will the Presidential Election Change Things?

Masahide Takahashi
Three Results from the Washington NATO Summit and Future Actions<br>―The Challenges Facing the NATO Value Community and Japan's Challenges in Evolving its Global Approach―
2024/09/03

Three Results from the Washington NATO Summit and Future Actions
―The Challenges Facing the NATO Value Community and Japan's Challenges in Evolving its Global Approach―

Jun Nagashima
Technical Features and Operational Implications of the ROK Navy’s New Class of Submarines
2024/08/21

Technical Features and Operational Implications of the ROK Navy’s New Class of Submarines

Lee Sanghoe
Sudan’s most serious humanitarian crisis in 40 years: Is there a way to a ceasefire and resumed aid?
2024/08/09

Sudan’s most serious humanitarian crisis in 40 years: Is there a way to a ceasefire and resumed aid?

Koji Sakane
The Third Battlefield Connected to Both Ukraine and Gaza: the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden ― The Houthis, Who are Continuing their Attacks on Merchant Ships, Versus the Navy Units of Foreign Countries which are Opposing the Houthis with Operations to Protect the Merchant Ships
2024/07/29

The Third Battlefield Connected to Both Ukraine and Gaza: the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden ― The Houthis, Who are Continuing their Attacks on Merchant Ships, Versus the Navy Units of Foreign Countries which are Opposing the Houthis with Operations to Protect the Merchant Ships

Susumu Nakamura
What does the UK Conservative Party’s defeat mean for Britain’s Indo-Pacific foreign policy?
2024/07/25

What does the UK Conservative Party’s defeat mean for Britain’s Indo-Pacific foreign policy?

Tom Sutton
Vietnam's Domestic and Foreign Policies: Successive Leadership Resignations and Their Impact on Foreign Policy
2024/07/22

Vietnam's Domestic and Foreign Policies: Successive Leadership Resignations and Their Impact on Foreign Policy

Tomotaka Shoji
India Returns to Coalition Politics: What Will Change under the National Democratic Alliance?
2024/07/09

India Returns to Coalition Politics: What Will Change under the National Democratic Alliance?

Toru Ito
The Beijing Talks between China’s President Xi Jinping and Taiwan’s Former President Ma Ying-jeou ― A Strategy to Utilize Public Opinion in China on Taiwan
2024/06/28

The Beijing Talks between China’s President Xi Jinping and Taiwan’s Former President Ma Ying-jeou ― A Strategy to Utilize Public Opinion in China on Taiwan

Katsuya Yamamoto
Financial Services Targeted by Cyberattacks: Changes in the Geopolitical Environment and the Increase in DDoS Attacks
2024/06/24

Financial Services Targeted by Cyberattacks: Changes in the Geopolitical Environment and the Increase in DDoS Attacks

Jun Osawa
Anticipated Role of African Nations as Emerging Gas Suppliers: Addressing Dependency on Russian LNG and Exploring Diversified Sourcing Opportunities
2024/05/31

Anticipated Role of African Nations as Emerging Gas Suppliers: Addressing Dependency on Russian LNG and Exploring Diversified Sourcing Opportunities

Masahide Takahashi
Japan’s Newly Released Basic Policy on the Development of Emergency Shelters
2024/05/29

Japan’s Newly Released Basic Policy on the Development of Emergency Shelters

Yuki Kobayashi
How should Japan respond to NATO’s 360-degree approach?
2024/05/24

How should Japan respond to NATO’s 360-degree approach?

Jun Nagashima
Dysfunctional Global System: How to overcome the crisis of peacebuilding and humanitarian assistance?
2024/05/10

Dysfunctional Global System: How to overcome the crisis of peacebuilding and humanitarian assistance?

Koji Sakane
Japan’s Humanitarian Assistance for Increasing Food Production in Afghanistan ― Utilization of Private Sector Humanitarian Assistance in a Situation in Which Bilateral Assistance Is Difficult
2024/04/19

Japan’s Humanitarian Assistance for Increasing Food Production in Afghanistan ― Utilization of Private Sector Humanitarian Assistance in a Situation in Which Bilateral Assistance Is Difficult

Nobutaka Miyahara
The International Stakes of the US Presidential Election: A View from Japan
2024/04/18

The International Stakes of the US Presidential Election: A View from Japan

Tsuneo "Nabe" Watanabe
Global Pivotal State: South Korea’s ascendance in defense exports
2024/04/12

Global Pivotal State: South Korea’s ascendance in defense exports

Shinae Lee
Vietnam’s China Policy ― Deference and Check
2024/03/14

Vietnam’s China Policy ― Deference and Check

Tomotaka Shoji
The Problems of Nuclear Energy Use by Japan Raised Again by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
2024/03/13

The Problems of Nuclear Energy Use by Japan Raised Again by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake

Yuki Kobayashi
Current Status and Challenges for Japan’s Strategic Communications based on the National Defense Strategy: Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
2024/03/12

Current Status and Challenges for Japan’s Strategic Communications based on the National Defense Strategy: Indo-Pacific Deployment 2023 and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Yasuhiro Kawakami
The Future of Russian Energy Exports under Sanctions
2024/03/11

The Future of Russian Energy Exports under Sanctions

Masahide Takahashi
The Israel-Hamas War: Prospects for a Two-State Solution and Japan’s Role
2024/02/28

The Israel-Hamas War: Prospects for a Two-State Solution and Japan’s Role

Nobutaka Miyahara
Over 20 years since independence, how can Timor-Leste's fragile stability be transformed into development?
2024/02/20

Over 20 years since independence, how can Timor-Leste's fragile stability be transformed into development?

Koji Sakane
The ASEAN policies of the Biden administration in the United States ― The basic stance which emerges from its jumbled messages
2024/02/15

The ASEAN policies of the Biden administration in the United States ― The basic stance which emerges from its jumbled messages

Tomotaka Shoji
Challenging Russia’s Dominance in Nuclear Power Market: Efforts by Japan, U.S., and Europe - WORLD INSIGHT
2024/01/18

Challenging Russia’s Dominance in Nuclear Power Market: Efforts by Japan, U.S., and Europe - WORLD INSIGHT

Yuki Kobayashi
Securing Electric Power Infrastructure from Cyber Threats during a Contingency: Lessons from Australia
2024/01/15

Securing Electric Power Infrastructure from Cyber Threats during a Contingency: Lessons from Australia

Jun Osawa
Iran’s Perspective on Palestinian Militant Groups and Armed Conflict with Israel<br>— Iranian Diplomacy Amid the Rise of the Global South
2024/01/09

Iran’s Perspective on Palestinian Militant Groups and Armed Conflict with Israel
— Iranian Diplomacy Amid the Rise of the Global South

Akira Mizuguchi
The Defense White Paper of Taiwan Exposed to the Threat of China ― The Impact of the War in Ukraine and the Emphasized Value of Taiwan in the International Community
2023/12/26

The Defense White Paper of Taiwan Exposed to the Threat of China ― The Impact of the War in Ukraine and the Emphasized Value of Taiwan in the International Community

Katsuya Yamamoto
The Hamas-Israel Conflict: How to Resolve a "Battle without Winners"?
2023/12/13

The Hamas-Israel Conflict: How to Resolve a "Battle without Winners"?

Koji Sakane
OSCE Support for Ukraine ― Implications for the Debate about Support in Japan
2023/11/30

OSCE Support for Ukraine ― Implications for the Debate about Support in Japan

Takuma Matsu
Have China’s Mine Countermeasures Capabilities Eclipsed Those of Japan and the United States?
2023/11/28

Have China’s Mine Countermeasures Capabilities Eclipsed Those of Japan and the United States?

Yasuhiro Kawakami
Outstanding Issues for Official Security Assistance (OSA) and its Strategic Utilization
2023/11/08

Outstanding Issues for Official Security Assistance (OSA) and its Strategic Utilization

Ippeita Nishida
Saudi Arabia’s Push to Join the Cooperation in the Joint Development of Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft by Japan, the UK, and Italy: How Should Japan Respond?
2023/10/25

Saudi Arabia’s Push to Join the Cooperation in the Joint Development of Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft by Japan, the UK, and Italy: How Should Japan Respond?

Nobutaka Miyahara
Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Initiatives and Impact on US, Chinese Middle East Policy
2023/10/16

Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Initiatives and Impact on US, Chinese Middle East Policy

Akira Mizuguchi
The Threat of Conspiracy Theories in the Battle for the Cognitive Domain — A Consideration of the Status of Conspiracy Theories in Japan Based on Attempts at Regime Destruction Overseas —
2023/09/26

The Threat of Conspiracy Theories in the Battle for the Cognitive Domain — A Consideration of the Status of Conspiracy Theories in Japan Based on Attempts at Regime Destruction Overseas —

Tomoko Nagasako
Why the Ground Battle has Become Deadlocked in Ukraine
2023/09/26

Why the Ground Battle has Become Deadlocked in Ukraine

Noboru Yamaguchi
Australia and AUKUS into the 2030s
2023/09/14

Australia and AUKUS into the 2030s

Thomas Wilkins
Commencement of Release of “Treated Water” from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station: Efforts to Gain the Understanding and Support of International Public Opinion
2023/09/08

Commencement of Release of “Treated Water” from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station: Efforts to Gain the Understanding and Support of International Public Opinion

Yuki Kobayashi
What will the military clash in Sudan bring about? – Intervention by the international community is required
2023/08/24

What will the military clash in Sudan bring about? – Intervention by the international community is required

Koji Sakane
Japan’s Security Policy on ASEAN ― On the 50th Year of Friendship and Cooperation
2023/08/24

Japan’s Security Policy on ASEAN ― On the 50th Year of Friendship and Cooperation

Tomotaka Shoji
The Significance of and Issues Regarding the Formulation of the Japan Coast Guard Control Guideline
2023/08/18

The Significance of and Issues Regarding the Formulation of the Japan Coast Guard Control Guideline

Kentaro Furuya
Proposal for Establishment of Centre of Excellence as “Natural Partner” of NATO<br>-Prime Minister Kishida's Attendance at the NATO Summit Suggests...-
2023/08/01

Proposal for Establishment of Centre of Excellence as “Natural Partner” of NATO
-Prime Minister Kishida's Attendance at the NATO Summit Suggests...-

Jun Nagashima
The Revitalization of <i>Renmin Fangkong</i> (Civil Air Defense), China’s Civil Protection:<br>A Barometer of Xi Jinping’s Resolve in Preparation for Armed Conflict with the United States
2023/07/13

The Revitalization of Renmin Fangkong (Civil Air Defense), China’s Civil Protection:
A Barometer of Xi Jinping’s Resolve in Preparation for Armed Conflict with the United States

Katsuya Yamamoto
Mind the gap: Achievements and limitations of Japan-ROK-U.S. cooperation within the Indo-Pacific context
2023/06/23

Mind the gap: Achievements and limitations of Japan-ROK-U.S. cooperation within the Indo-Pacific context

Shinae Lee
Australia’s 2023 Defence Strategic Review: mobilizing all elements of national power to meet the challenges of the Indo-Pacific era
2023/06/19

Australia’s 2023 Defence Strategic Review: mobilizing all elements of national power to meet the challenges of the Indo-Pacific era

Thomas Wilkins
The Meaning of the Meeting of Kishida and Modi: Developments and Issues in Collaboration between Japan and India as the Holders of the G7 Presidency and the G20 Presidency
2023/05/29

The Meaning of the Meeting of Kishida and Modi: Developments and Issues in Collaboration between Japan and India as the Holders of the G7 Presidency and the G20 Presidency

Toru Ito
NATO Enlargement and the Question of Applying Article 5<br>−New Domains as Japan's Security Challenges―
2023/05/22

NATO Enlargement and the Question of Applying Article 5
−New Domains as Japan's Security Challenges―

Jun Nagashima
Developing Relations Between South Korea and Australia: Seoul’s Integration into U.S. Ally Military Network
2023/05/18

Developing Relations Between South Korea and Australia: Seoul’s Integration into U.S. Ally Military Network

Kohtaro ITO
The Philippines' policy on the South China Sea under the Marcos administration:<br>Recalibrating its distance from the United States and China
2023/05/16

The Philippines' policy on the South China Sea under the Marcos administration:
Recalibrating its distance from the United States and China

Tomotaka Shoji
Military reasons why Ukraine will not be defeated: a ground operations perspective
2023/05/01

Military reasons why Ukraine will not be defeated: a ground operations perspective

Noboru Yamaguchi
New items for consideration with counterstrike capabilities: A legal framework for collateral damage
2023/04/13

New items for consideration with counterstrike capabilities: A legal framework for collateral damage

Susumu Nakamura
Japan's Multilateral Cooperation after the Three Security Documents<br>- Strengthening Partnerships with European Countries in New Domains, Advanced Technology, and Supply Chains -
2023/03/20

Japan's Multilateral Cooperation after the Three Security Documents
- Strengthening Partnerships with European Countries in New Domains, Advanced Technology, and Supply Chains -

Jun Nagashima
What’s New in Japan's Three Strategic Documents
2023/03/14

What’s New in Japan's Three Strategic Documents

Tsuneo "Nabe" Watanabe
South Korea’s first Indo-Pacific strategy:<br>Seoul’s strategic narratives, ambiguous messages and key challenges
2023/03/01

South Korea’s first Indo-Pacific strategy:
Seoul’s strategic narratives, ambiguous messages and key challenges

Shinae Lee
India has Started to Emphasize the “Global South”
2023/02/27

India has Started to Emphasize the “Global South”

Toru Ito
How will climate change affect conflict dynamism in Africa?
2023/02/10

How will climate change affect conflict dynamism in Africa?

Koji Sakane
ASEAN Summit Outcomes and Future Outlook: Issues in Regional and External Relations
2023/01/25

ASEAN Summit Outcomes and Future Outlook: Issues in Regional and External Relations

Tomotaka Shoji
Visualizing Climate Change and Security<br>Outlook for Remote Sensing in Space
2023/01/16

Visualizing Climate Change and Security
Outlook for Remote Sensing in Space

Jun Nagashima
India’s Unchanging Position toward the War in Ukraine
2022/12/27

India’s Unchanging Position toward the War in Ukraine

Toru Ito
One year after Sudan’s political turmoil: democracy and development are urgently needed
2022/12/21

One year after Sudan’s political turmoil: democracy and development are urgently needed

Koji Sakane
The Sense of Distance between Central Asia and Russia Seen from the CIS Summit<br>The background to the Rahmon statement, and Putin’s “view of the alliance”
2022/12/13

The Sense of Distance between Central Asia and Russia Seen from the CIS Summit
The background to the Rahmon statement, and Putin’s “view of the alliance”

Ryota Saito
Southeast Asia and the United States under the Biden administration: from expectations to bewilderment
2022/11/01

Southeast Asia and the United States under the Biden administration: from expectations to bewilderment

Tomotaka Shoji
Southeast Asia and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine — Diverse Relations, Mixed Reactions
2022/11/01

Southeast Asia and the Russian Invasion of Ukraine — Diverse Relations, Mixed Reactions

Tomotaka Shoji
<span>【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.11】</span><br>Coordinating Japan-US Export Controls amid Growing China Security Risks
2022/10/18

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.11】
Coordinating Japan-US Export Controls amid Growing China Security Risks

Heigo Sato
Declining Democracy, Diffusing Authoritarianism: Is Democracy Compatible with the Middle East and Africa?
2022/10/18

Declining Democracy, Diffusing Authoritarianism: Is Democracy Compatible with the Middle East and Africa?

Koji Sakane
Dissecting Russia’s Operational Art in Ukraine<br>How Disjointed Ends, Ways, and Means Have Shackled Moscow’s Operational Warfare
2022/09/27

Dissecting Russia’s Operational Art in Ukraine
How Disjointed Ends, Ways, and Means Have Shackled Moscow’s Operational Warfare

Yasuhiro Kawakami
The dysfunctional NPT and Japan’s role in rebuilding a nuclear disarmament regime
2022/09/27

The dysfunctional NPT and Japan’s role in rebuilding a nuclear disarmament regime

Yuki Kobayashi
Hybrid warfare in a Taiwan contingency
2022/09/07

Hybrid warfare in a Taiwan contingency

Jun Osawa
Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022:<br>Japan’s Strategic Communications to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific
2022/09/06

Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022:
Japan’s Strategic Communications to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Shinae Lee
PM Kishida and the NATO Summit<br>- NATO's New Strategic Concept and Japan's Challenges-
2022/08/18

PM Kishida and the NATO Summit
- NATO's New Strategic Concept and Japan's Challenges-

Jun Nagashima
Revising the Development Cooperation Charter:Issues in Linking ODA and Security
2022/08/10

Revising the Development Cooperation Charter:Issues in Linking ODA and Security

Ippeita Nishida
Russia's invasion of Ukraine accelerates Africa's departure from the West
2022/08/08

Russia's invasion of Ukraine accelerates Africa's departure from the West

Koji Sakane
【Indo-Pacific Regional Disinformation Research Series Vol.1】Fact-checking as a means to fight disinformation: Trends and challenges amid political turmoil and elections in Asia
2022/08/03

【Indo-Pacific Regional Disinformation Research Series Vol.1】Fact-checking as a means to fight disinformation: Trends and challenges amid political turmoil and elections in Asia

Masato Kajimoto
Averting a Sino-American Conflict: A Review of Kevin Rudd’s The Avoidable War
2022/08/02

Averting a Sino-American Conflict: A Review of Kevin Rudd’s The Avoidable War

Thomas Wilkins
India has drawn the Quad back to economic partnerships countervailing China: its diplomatic successes and issues going forward
2022/07/28

India has drawn the Quad back to economic partnerships countervailing China: its diplomatic successes and issues going forward

Toru Ito
What Membership for Finland and Sweden Would Mean for NATO’s Evolution
2022/06/24

What Membership for Finland and Sweden Would Mean for NATO’s Evolution

Jun Nagashima
Plus ça change: The new Australian Labor government’s foreign policy agenda
2022/06/17

Plus ça change: The new Australian Labor government’s foreign policy agenda

Thomas Wilkins
Next Phase of North Korean Missile Tests:A New ICBM and Other Developments, January–April 2022
2022/06/16

Next Phase of North Korean Missile Tests:A New ICBM and Other Developments, January–April 2022

Junichi Fukuda
After Ukraine Invasion, India Struggles to Define Relations with ‘Special Partner’ Russia
2022/06/07

After Ukraine Invasion, India Struggles to Define Relations with ‘Special Partner’ Russia

Toru Ito
The shadow of tactical nuclear weapons falling over Ukraine: the reason that the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons by Russia cannot be eliminated
2022/05/30

The shadow of tactical nuclear weapons falling over Ukraine: the reason that the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons by Russia cannot be eliminated

Noboru Yamaguchi
“Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 2): Containing the Spread of Coups
2022/05/16

“Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 2): Containing the Spread of Coups

Koji Sakane
“Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 1): The Emergence of Russia and China amid the Decline of the West
2022/05/10

“Era of Coups” in Africa (Part 1): The Emergence of Russia and China amid the Decline of the West

Koji Sakane
<span>【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.10】</span><br>China and the New Role for Economic Security in the US-Japan Alliance
2022/04/27

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.10】
China and the New Role for Economic Security in the US-Japan Alliance

James L. Schoff
<span>【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.9】</span><br>A New Conception of Roles and Missions: Japan SDF as the Elite “Inside Force”
2022/04/22

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.9】
A New Conception of Roles and Missions: Japan SDF as the Elite “Inside Force”

Eric Heginbotham
A New Series of North Korean Missile Tests and Security Implications for Japan
2022/04/18

A New Series of North Korean Missile Tests and Security Implications for Japan

Junichi Fukuda
NATO Faces Tough Choices as Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Opens a Pandora’s Box
2022/04/08

NATO Faces Tough Choices as Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Opens a Pandora’s Box

Jun Nagashima
Russia’s Ukraine Invasion and the Protection of Nuclear Plants during War — a First-Time Challenge
2022/04/04

Russia’s Ukraine Invasion and the Protection of Nuclear Plants during War — a First-Time Challenge

Yuki Kobayashi
Further Legal Changes Needed to Enable Transport of Nonnationals: <br>Ukraine’s Lessons for a Taiwan Contingency
2022/03/28

Further Legal Changes Needed to Enable Transport of Nonnationals:
Ukraine’s Lessons for a Taiwan Contingency

Susumu Nakamura
AUKUS and Australia’s Nuclear Submarines — Challenges for NPT Safeguards
2022/03/28

AUKUS and Australia’s Nuclear Submarines — Challenges for NPT Safeguards

Yuki Kobayashi
<span>【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.8】</span><br>What are the common strategic interests and rationale to compete with China by Japan and the US?
2022/03/22

【Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China Project：Working Paper Vol.8】
What are the common strategic interests and rationale to compete with China by Japan and the US?

Tsuneo "Nabe" Watanabe

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