【Special Features】Think about the Taiwan Contingency

While some argue the possibility of the PRC’s military invasion of Taiwan, others question the PRC’s capability of such an invasion. Where does the truth lie? How is the world trying to face this issue? How should Japan deal with it? On the Special Features page, we discuss it in the Geoeconomics Briefing, the Geoeconomics Insight, and studies by our researchers in addition to other related documents.

Comparative Study of Defense Industries -Autonomy, Priority, and Sustainability-

Amid the push for fundamental reinforcement of defensive capabilities following the release of three strategic documents, there’s a growing sense of crisis being expressed toward Japan’s defense industry. What are the challenges and their underlying causes? Are the currently proposed solutions appropriate? Through comparative studies of Japanese and overseas cases, we will discuss policy options for strengthening Japan’s defense industry.

Survey of 100 Japanese Companies on Economic Security

The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) conducted a survey on economic security among 100 Japanese companies, marking its second implementation succeeding the survey of 2021 by the Asia Pacific Initiative (API). The survey reveals cost increase and anxiety for future operations of Japanese firms due to Russia’s invasion in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, alongside their increased awareness of rising US-Chinese tensions and Taiwan Contingency. Struggling to find a balance between security and economic activities, Japanese firms have strengthened information security and supply chain resilience.

【Special Features】 Analyzing the 2022 Japanese Strategic Documents

On December 16 2022, the Japanese Government released three strategic documents; the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Buildup Program. What is required to transform Japan’s security policy into a more realistic strategy capable of deterring and responding to existing threats? How do the three strategic documents address this issue? Where is Japan’s security headed? What are the implications for economic security? We will examine these questions through Geoeconomic Briefings, Geoeconomic Insights, and commentary essays written by our experts.

＜Geoeconomic Briefing＞2023.11.21

‘Offensive’ and ‘defensive’ diplomacy: Managing ties with China by Hotaka Machida

A year has passed since Chinese President Xi Jinping began his norm-breaking third term as Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Secretary General. In October, China hosted the third round of the Belt and Road Forum. Leaders from many developing countries…

＜Geoeconomic Insights＞2023.12.07

Recapping a Month of Summits: The View from Asia

Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow
Host: Marina Fujita Dickson, Research Associate

＜IOG Economic Intelligence Report＞2023.12.06

IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 2 No. 22)

Biden Administration Announces New Rules for EV Purchases / U.S. Dairy Industry Faces Setback in USMCA / Trade Policy & COP28 / The Biden Administration Turns to the DPA / U.S. Falling Behind in the Arms Race? / Analysis: Learning the Wrong Lessons of Trade Liberalization

＜Geoeconomic Agenda＞2023.11.16

[Podcast] #11 The EU’s Geoeconomic Strategy and its Future in the Indo-Pacific with Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp and Timo Blenk

Guest: Dr. Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp, Senior Manager, Agora Strategy Group
Guest: Dr. Timo Blenk, CEO, Agora Strategy Group
Host: Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)