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ECOP Japan Symposium: Toward creating ECOP network in UN Decade of Ocean Science (Jan. 18, 2022)

In this symposium, multiple speakers were invited from various fields including natural and social science, education and industry, to discuss expectations and challenges toward strengthening the ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professionals) network from the perspective of early-mid career professionals.

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One Year from the Myanmar Military Coup and Three Months before the Philippines’ Presidential Election: The Situation Facing the Media in Southeast Asia

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27Jan

SPF NUS-ISAS Joint Webinar

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18Jan

ECOP Japan Symposium: Toward creating ECOP network in UN Decade of Ocean Science

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18Dec

Harmony in Diversity: Learning from Filipino Migrants’ Experiences

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16Dec

SPF China Observer: Political and Social Trends in China as Reflected in the Peng Shuai Case

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18Nov

International Online Conference [Transport Corridors on the East Coast of Africa in the context of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision]

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18Nov

SPF China Observer: Satellite Imagery Analysis - Status of naval shipbuilding and shipyard facilities of the Chinese Navy

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09Nov

Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China: Defense and Economic Security

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29Oct

SPF China Observer: The implications of the superiority of China claimed "Novel Party System"

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Event Report: Japan-Iran Online Student Exchange Program

The Middle East and Islam Program Department held the Japan-Iran Online Student Exchange Program on December 21 and 22, 2021, in cooperation with the School of International Relations (SIR), an institute attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, and Tokai University.

January 18, 2022

Essays and Commentary

IINA: Central Asia after the Fall of Kabul and Strategies for Japan’s Engagement

The purpose of this paper is to compare the reactions of Central Asian countries, with a focus on Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Having a grasp of the diverse range of regional responses is of crucial importance not only to China and Russia but also for Western developed countries, including Japan.

January 12, 2022

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Interview with Mr. Eisuke Kudo, Senior Advisor and Mr. Takeshi Mizunari, Research Fellow at Ocean Policy Research Institute

Fostering future leaders in maritime and ocean-related fields Over 700 WMU Sasakawa Fellows from 81 countries World Maritime University (WMU) Sasakawa Scholarship Program celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2022

January 11, 2022

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Acting as a hub of experts and intellectual information to strengthen the Japan–U.S. relationship and maintain regional peace and stability

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Pacific Island Nations Program

Building mutual trust between Japan and Pacific island nations and promoting peace and prosperity in the region through targeted research and localized projects

Asia Peace Initiatives Program

Striving to engender societies where the most marginalized people’s voices count

Gender Investment and Innovation Program

Envisioning a society where women in Asia can realize their full potential

Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Working toward a future of lasting peace and mutual understanding

Middle East and Islam Program

Advancing peace and development in the Middle East and elevating understanding about the region and Islam in Japan for greater world peace

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Pioneers for a sustainable ocean, developing an innovative ocean governance

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IINA: Central Asia after the Fall of Kabul and Strategies for Japan’s Engagement

By Ryota Saito

The purpose of this paper is to compare the reactions of Central Asian countries, with a focus on Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Having a grasp of the diverse range of regional responses is of crucial importance not only to China and Russia but also for Western developed countries, including Japan.

IINA: China’s Approach to the Development of Rule by Law and Foreign Relations

This paper will therefore focus on the external aspects of the rule by law development being promoted by the Xi administration.

By Kazuko Kojima

January 11, 2022

Security Studies Program

IINA: Japan Needs an Integrated Deterrence Strategy That Embraces Innovation and Partnership in New Domains -

Japan has already positioned space, cyberspace, and the electromagnetic spectrum as new domains in the National Defense Program Guidelines, formulated in December 2018, and has emphasized the need for cross-domain operations that organically combine the capabilities of the new domains with those of the conventional domains of land, sea, and air, thereby preventing and stopping attacks on all domains.

By Jun Nagashima

January 11, 2022

Ocean Policy Research Inst.

[OPRI Perspectives] “Information Divide”-Associated Difficulties Faced by Overseas Migrants from Pacific Island Nations (M. Nakayama and M. Maekawa)

January 6, 2022

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ECOP Japan Symposium: Toward creating ECOP network in UN Decade of Ocean Science (Jan. 18, 2022)

In this symposium, multiple speakers were invited from various fields including natural and social science, education and industry, to discuss expectations and challenges toward strengthening the ECOP (Early Career Ocean Professionals) network from the perspective of early-mid career professionals.

January 19, 2022

Security Studies Program

Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China: Defense and Economic Security (November 9, 2021)

In FY 2021, Japanese and the U.S. experts on security and economy held a series of online discussions regarding to critical issues such as China's future politics and economy, export control of critical technologies to China, security situations in East Asia, and the agenda of the Japan-U.S. alliance coordination.

November 29, 2021

Ocean Policy Research Institute

Transport Corridors on the East Coast of Africa in the context of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision (November 18, 2021)

November 22, 2021

Ocean Policy Research Institute

Decade of Ocean Science: Toward Private Deep Sea Explorations (Feature from 2021 Ocean White Paper)

October 20, 2021

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Trustworthiness of Nuclear Energy Questioned: 10 years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident

"Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers No. 26" Now Available

Jeffrey Hornung "Allies Growing Closer: Japan–Europe Security Ties in the Age of Strategic Competition"

Repression and Resilience: COVID-19 Response Measures and Migrants Workers in Major East and Southeast Asian Destinations

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ECOP Japan Symposium: Toward creating ECOP network in UN Decade of Ocean Science (Jan. 18, 2022)

Latest Events

One Year from the Myanmar Military Coup and Three Months before the Philippines’ Presidential Election: The Situation Facing the Media in Southeast Asia

SPF NUS-ISAS Joint Webinar

ECOP Japan Symposium: Toward creating ECOP network in UN Decade of Ocean Science

Harmony in Diversity: Learning from Filipino Migrants’ Experiences

SPF China Observer: Political and Social Trends in China as Reflected in the Peng Shuai Case

International Online Conference [Transport Corridors on the East Coast of Africa in the context of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision]

SPF China Observer: Satellite Imagery Analysis - Status of naval shipbuilding and shipyard facilities of the Chinese Navy

Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China: Defense and Economic Security

SPF China Observer: The implications of the superiority of China claimed "Novel Party System"

Latest News

Event Report: Japan-Iran Online Student Exchange Program

IINA: Central Asia after the Fall of Kabul and Strategies for Japan’s Engagement

Interview with Mr. Eisuke Kudo, Senior Advisor and Mr. Takeshi Mizunari, Research Fellow at Ocean Policy Research Institute

Programs

Japan–U.S. Program

Security Studies Program

Pacific Island Nations Program

Asia Peace Initiatives Program

Gender Investment and Innovation Program

Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Program

Middle East and Islam Program

The Ocean Policy Research Institute

Essays and Commentary

IINA: Central Asia after the Fall of Kabul and Strategies for Japan’s Engagement

Latest News

IINA: China’s Approach to the Development of Rule by Law and Foreign Relations

IINA: Japan Needs an Integrated Deterrence Strategy That Embraces Innovation and Partnership in New Domains -

[OPRI Perspectives] “Information Divide”-Associated Difficulties Faced by Overseas Migrants from Pacific Island Nations (M. Nakayama and M. Maekawa)

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ECOP Japan Symposium: Toward creating ECOP network in UN Decade of Ocean Science (Jan. 18, 2022)

Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China: Defense and Economic Security (November 9, 2021)

Transport Corridors on the East Coast of Africa in the context of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision (November 18, 2021)

Decade of Ocean Science: Toward Private Deep Sea Explorations (Feature from 2021 Ocean White Paper)

Reports and Publications

Trustworthiness of Nuclear Energy Questioned: 10 years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident

"Ocean Newsletter Selected Papers No. 26" Now Available

Jeffrey Hornung "Allies Growing Closer: Japan–Europe Security Ties in the Age of Strategic Competition"

Repression and Resilience: COVID-19 Response Measures and Migrants Workers in Major East and Southeast Asian Destinations

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