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25Jan

(In Yokosuka) Community Conversations Seminar Series: China's Quest for Control of the Cognitive Domain and Grey Zone Situations

25Jan

The Role of the Japan-US Alliance in the Indo-Pacific in 2023: Russia-Ukraine War and China

23Jan

(In Misawa) Community Conversations Seminar Series: Has Japan Finally Become a Reliable Partner? A Look at the Evolution of Japan's Security Policy

12Dec

SPF China Observer: Satellite Imagery Analysis-China's Plutonium Production and Nuclear Arms Expansion

09Dec

A Conversation with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence the Hon Richard Marles MP

05Dec

New form of capitalism in Japan and the Nordic vision: Labor participation, gender equality, and work-life balance

28Nov

Ensuring a Sustainable Blue Economy in an Open and Interconnected Indo-Pacific Region: Japan-Bangladesh Cooperation in Synergizing Latent Potentials Among South & Southeast Asian Bay of Bengal Littoral and Adjacent Countries

24Nov

Social Challenges and Initiatives in the Middle East: With a Journalist from Jordan

10Nov

The Intersection of Cults and Violent Extremism: What Intervention is Necessary? From Global De-radicalization Efforts

Essays and Commentary

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

This short review will summarize the outcomes of these summits from ASEAN’s perspective, with particular attention to the ASEAN Summit, and examine the prospects for the regional body to play a larger international role. The topics covered here include Myanmar, ASEAN’s relations with the United States and India, Cambodia’s ASEAN chairmanship, and Timor-Leste’s accession to ASEAN.

Essays and Commentary

IINA: Visualizing Climate Change and Security Outlook for Remote Sensing in Space

One of the most important aspects of addressing the issue of climate change is to assess the current situation objectively and accurately. In this regard, the development of remote sensing technology in space has made it possible to visualize the current status of events occurring on Earth and changes related to climate change, and to digitize and handle objective data related to these events.

Essays and Commentary

IINA: India’s Unchanging Position Toward the War in Ukraine

In his opening remarks during the September 16, 2022, bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, “I know that today’s era is not of war and we have spoken to you many times on the phone that democracy, diplomacy and dialogue are such things that touch the world.”

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Programs

Japan–U.S. Program

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

Security Studies Program

Helping to bring peace and stability to Japan and the greater Indo-Pacific region

Asia and Middle East Program

Building a foundation of trust between Japan, Asia, and the Middle East to fortify solidarity and engender peaceful coexistence

Peacebuilding Program

Pursuing resolutions to lingering conflicts and the establishment of peace

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

Ocean Policy Research Institute

Pioneers for a sustainable ocean, developing an innovative ocean governance

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

Essays and Commentary

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

By Tomotaka Shoji, Head, Asia-Africa Division, Regional Studies Department, National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS)

IINA: Visualizing Climate Change and Security Outlook for Remote Sensing in Space

By Jun Nagashima, Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Security Studies, National Defense Academy, Lieutenant General (Retired)

IINA: India’s Unchanging Position Toward the War in Ukraine

By Toru Ito, Professor, Department of International Relations & Graduate School of Security Studies, National Defense Academy of Japan

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

Historically, Sudan has experienced numerous coups since its independence from colonial rule in 1956. The country has been democratizing since the Sudanese Revolution in April 2019 ousted then-President Omar al-Bashir, who reigned for 30 years. One year after the turmoil of October 2021, one is left to question whether the democratic process will dissipate in Sudan, or whether it be revived?

By Koji Sakane, Chief Representative, Sudan Office, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)