Year: 2024

The second annual gathering of the Asian Leaders Fellowship (ALF), a community of “leaders in action,” was held in South Korea.

Thirty-two prominent leaders from across Asia, primarily entrepreneurs, investors, and executives from major conglomerates in their 40s and 50s, gathered in Seoul, South Korea. They came together to explore shared values that define Asia and to discuss future projects through dialogue about the challenges and aspirations of their respective countries. Outline The second annual gathering …

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【Report】Japan-Korea Economic Cooperation Conference — Exploring New Avenues for Bilateral Collaboration and Economic Security―

On November 4, 2024, the International House of Japan and the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies co-hosted the Japan-Korea Economic Cooperation Conference. Opened with greetings by James Kondo, President of the International House of Japan, and Kim Yoosuk, President of the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies, the conference brought together experts to discuss shared challenges …

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【Call for Participants】Conference on Korea-Japan Economic Cooperation: Bridging Economies: Advancing Korea-Japan Economic Cooperation

The International House of Japan (IHJ), in collaboration with the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies, will host a conference on the theme of “Japan-Korea Economic Cooperation.” Since the normalization of diplomatic relations in 1965, economic cooperation between Japan and South Korea has played a crucial role in supporting bilateral relations, despite the various challenges and …

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Establishment of the “LEAP” Fellowship for Young Next-Generation Leaders and Signing of the Dispatch Agreement with the Asan Institute for Policy Studies

The Asia Pacific Initiative (API) has launched the “Leaders in East Asia for Peace (LEAP)” Fellowship, which aims to strengthen relations between neighboring countries and promote peace in East Asia by facilitating the mutual exchange of young next-generation leaders among think tanks and research institutions in the region. A signing ceremony for the agreement to …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (September 25, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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Signing Ceremony Held for the Establishment of the API Takano Fellowship

On September 24, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) held a signing ceremony for the establishment of the “API Takano Fellowship,” a program that will send a Japanese researcher to IISS-Asia, the Singapore office of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The ceremony was attended by Dr. Bastian Giegerich, Director-General and Chief Executive of the …

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API hosts a Roundtable with Dr. Bastian Giegerich from IISS

On September 24, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable featuring Dr. Bastian Giegerich, Director-General and Chief Executive of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in the United Kingdom. Dr. Giegerich, a specialist in European defense and security, has been leading the IISS, one of the world’s foremost think tanks, since October 2023. …

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API hosts a Roundtable with Prof. Perry Link

On September 20, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) held a roundtable with Prof. Perry Link. Prof. Link is Chancellorial Chair for Teaching Across Disciplines, University of California, Riverside. The event featured a discussion with API experts on contemporary Chinese society. During the roundtable, we began by exploring the complexity of modern Chinese society from a …

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“檢證安倍政權:保守與現實主義的政治” was published by 玉山社

“檢證安倍政權:保守與現實主義的政治,” the Taiwanese version of the book “Critical Review of the Abe Administration,” was published by 玉山社 on September 15, 2024. This book was translated and published with the support of a translation and publication grant from the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association. 檢證安倍政權:保守與現實主義的政治 內容簡介 本書由亞太倡議智庫(Asia Pacific Initiative,API)企劃,以安倍政權推動的政策與執行方式作為主題,訪問了包括安倍晉三在內的54位關鍵人物,試圖釐清安倍政權的施政作為與得失,為安倍政權留下總體評價。 目錄 前言 船橋洋一 序 論 為什麼能夠變成長期穩定的政權 中北浩爾 檢證對象─第二次安倍政權/應該要檢證的疑問/歷史背景─政治改革和民主黨政權的失敗/上半部─累積政治資本和安倍色彩的諸多政策/後半部─接踵而來的醜聞和政策上的停滯/團隊力和政治現實主義 第一章 …

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API hosts a Roundtable with Chatham House and Experts from the UK and the US

On September 12, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with the following experts from the UK and the US. The event featured a discussion on the US Presidential election and perspectives of the US allies. (1) Rebecca Brocato, Founder and Principal, Stony Run Advisory (2) Michael Fuchs, Special Advisor, Open Society Foundations (3) …

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Join Us for the Geoeconomics Summit 2024

The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) is pleased to announce the Geoeconomics Summit 2024: Improving Resilience through Rules-Based International Order, taking place on Friday, November 1, 2024. The event will be held at a venue in Tokyo (on-site participation is by invitation only) and will also be streamed live online. The live webcast is open to …

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API Co-Hosts Japan-ROK-US Trilateral Dialogue with KNDA and Asia Society

On September 6-7, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) and the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations, jointly convened the Japan-ROK-US Trilateral Dialogue in Tokyo. This meeting focused on the cooperation between Japan, South Korea, and the United States following the August 2023 joint statement by the leaders of the …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (September 5, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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API hosts a Roundtable with Dr. Patrick Cronin from Hudson Institute

On August 29, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with Dr. Patrick Cronin, Chair for Asia-Pacific Security of the Hudson Institute. The event featured a discussion on the theme of “Allies, Adversaries, and Asia: Critical Choices Facing the Next U.S. Administration.”

The transformation of American liberalism by Naoko Kumagai

Geoeconomic Briefing No.199 August 28, 2024 The transformation of American liberalism Naoko Kumagai PDF The transformation of liberalism, namely its polarization, lies at the heart of social divisions and a retreat of democracy in the United States. Internationally, this shift has led to Washington’s more self-centered approach, weakened efforts on multilateralism and to the resurgence …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (August 20, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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Will Japan and China’s relations continue to stagnate? by Hotaka Machida

Geoeconomic Briefing No.198 August 12, 2024 Will Japan and China’s relations continue to stagnate? Hotaka Machida Visiting Senior Research Fellow PDF Xi Jinping’s government has begun its charm offensive aimed at Japan. At the Japan-South Korea-China summit in Seoul in May, a smiling Chinese Premier Li Qiang shook hands with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (August 6, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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API hosts a Roundtable with British Institute of International and Comparative Law

On August 5, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with Prof. Yarik Kryvoi from the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Prof. Krivoi is Senior Fellow in International Economic Law & Director of the Investment Treaty Forum at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. The event featured a discussion on …

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API co-hosts Workshop with East Asia Institute (EAI) from Korea

On July 30, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), in collaboration with the East Asia Institute (EAI) from Korea, held a workshop themed “Common Challenges for ROK and Japan toward 2050.” This workshop is part of a joint research project involving seven researchers from each country. The project’s goal is to identify crucial issues common to …

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Democracy is on tenuous ground this ‘election year’ by Yuichi Hosoya

Geoeconomic Briefing No.197 July 29, 2024 Democracy is on tenuous ground this ‘election year’ Yuichi Hosoya Director of Research, Asia Pacific Initiative Group Head, Europe & Americas, Institute of Geoeconomics PDF Since 2006, the world has seen levels of freedom and democracy slide for 17 consecutive years, according to Freedom in the World, an annual …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (July 23, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (July 12, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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Japan can help Global South navigate U.S.-China clash by Hiroki Takeuchi

Geoeconomic Briefing No.196 July 11, 2024 Japan can help Global South navigate U.S.-China clash Hiroki Takeuchi Associate Professor of Political Science, Southern Methodist University PDF The conflict between the United States and China is deepening, with both countries’ foreign policies bogged down by their respective domestic politics. And if the U.S. abandons its leadership role …

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Expectations vs. reality of Xi Jinping’s charm offensive by Naoko Eto

Geoeconomic Briefing No.195 July 1, 2024 Expectations vs. reality of Xi Jinping’s charm offensive Naoko Eto Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Gakushuin University PDF After a long absence of conciliatory diplomacy especially with the West, Chinese leader Xi Jinping seems to have finally embarked on a charm offensive. Beijing’s goal is to …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (June 27, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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What will it take for China to regain market confidence? by Tomoyuki Fukumoto

Geoeconomic Briefing No.194 June 27, 2024 What will it take for China to regain market confidence? Tomoyuki Fukumoto Professor of Economics at the Osaka University of Economics PDF China’s growth rate of 5.3% in the first quarter of this year may have beaten expectations, but the country’s leader Xi Jinping continues to struggle with overall …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (June 14, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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Does economic security undermine the benefits of interdependence? by Paul Nadeau

Geoeconomic Briefing No.193 June 9, 2024 Does economic security undermine the benefits of interdependence? Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow PDF Economic security is becoming increasingly central to American foreign and economic policy. It involves protecting supplies of critical materials and technologies, thwarting economic coercion and building resiliency against economic disruptions. While economic security may be …

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Europe’s vulnerability in the EU-China-U.S. geoeconomic triangle by Andrew Capistrano

Geoeconomic Briefing No.192 May 31, 2024 Europe’s vulnerability in the EU-China-U.S. geoeconomic triangle Andrew Capistrano Visiting Research Fellow PDF As one of the world’s three biggest economies — and its largest single market — the European Union has the size and capacity to act as a major geoeconomic power. Among its strengths, the EU accounts …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (May 31, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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API Roundtable with U.S. Congressional Staff

On May 27, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) held a private roundtable discussion between its experts and a bipartisan delegation of seven U.S. Congressional Staff. The event was held in collaboration with Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) on the occasion of the group’s visit to Japan as part of JCIE’s U.S. Congressional Staff Exchange …

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How will Japan respond to new U.S. investment rules? by Satoshi Yamada

Geoeconomic Briefing No.191 May 27, 2024 How will Japan respond to new U.S. investment rules? Satoshi Yamada Visiting Senior Research Fellow, the Institute of Geoeconomics PDF In recent years, as countries increasingly focus on their economic security, much of the discussion on bolstering investment regulations has been centered on inbound investment. Japan’s rules in this …

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Grasping industrial policy in the age of economic security by Yoshiyuki Sagara

Geoeconomic Briefing No.190 May 20, 2024 Grasping industrial policy in the age of economic security Yoshiyuki Sagara Senior Research Fellow PDF Japan and the United States are committed to working together to promote and protect key emerging technologies — a deepening cooperation underpinned by growing competition between the U.S. and China. “We intend to sharpen …

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API Hosted Joint Seminar with Japan Society on “US Presidential Election and US-Japan Relations”

On May 24, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) held a joint seminar with the New York-based Japan Society on the topic of the “US Presidential Election and US-Japan Relations.” The seminar featured Dr. Joshua W. Walker, President & CEO of Japan Society, as a guest speaker. He engaged in a discussion with Dr. Ken Jimbo, …

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Takahiro KAMISUNA selected as 3rd API Matsumoto-Samata Fellow

Asia Pacific Initiative (API) is pleased to announce that Takahiro Kamisuna has been selected as the third API Matsumoto-Samata Fellow. He will be dispatched to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in the UK as a Research Associate. The API Matsumoto-Samata Fellowship is a program at API that aims to send young researchers to …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (May 15, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security & geoeconomics in the United States and Europe, along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct …

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API co-hosts Northeast Asia Cooperation Dialogues (NEACD) with IGCC, University of California, USA

The Asia-Pacific Initiative, in collaboration with the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC), hosted the Northeast Asia Cooperation Dialogue (NEACD) from May 7-10, 2024. Prior to the main NEACD meeting, a Defense Information Sharing (DIS) meeting was held, attended by security experts and government officials. The NEACD brought together security officials, …

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The shift from economic security to geoeconomics by Kazuto Suzuki

Geoeconomic Briefing No.200 May 7, 2024 The shift from economic security to geoeconomics Kazuto Suzuki Director & Group Head, Economic Security, Institute of Geoeconomics PDF As the West continues to grapple with the challenge of figuring out how to deal with China’s global influence, economic security has become much a talked-about concept among policymakers and …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (April 30, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security &geoeconomics in the United States and Europe along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia.This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct professor with …

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Starlink highlights economic security challenges facing democracies by Kota Umeda

Geoeconomic Briefing No.188 April 23, 2024 Starlink highlights economic security challenges facing democracies Kota Umeda Visiting Research Fellow PDF The Russia-Ukraine war has placed a fresh spotlight on the extremely close relationship between civil technology and military technology, with the Starlink satellite communication service operated by a subsidiary of SpaceX supporting Ukrainian military operations and …

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How to deal with influence operations in the era of generative AI by Makoto Shiono

Geoeconomic Briefing No.187 April 21, 2024 How to deal with influence operations in the era of generative AI Makoto Shiono Director of Management & Group Head, Emerging Technologies, Institute of Geoeconomics PDF 2024 will be a year when we watch over elections in many countries while paying attention to the progress in artificial intelligence (AI), …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (April 19, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security &geoeconomics in the United States and Europe along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia.This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct professor with …

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Can we trust the polls? How emerging technologies affect democracy by Kousuke Saito

Geoeconomic Briefing No.186 April 16, 2024 Can we trust the polls? How emerging technologies affect democracy Kousuke Saito Visiting Senior Research Fellow PDF Do technologies change how democracy works, or do democratic principles determine how technologies work? With 2024 being a global election year — voters having gone to or set to head to polls …

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API hosts a Roundtable with Foreign Policy Research Institute from the U.S.

On April 15, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with Mr. Felix K. Chang, Senior Fellow, Asia Program and National Security Program, Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). This event was organized in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy that invited the researcher to Japan. The event featured a discussion on Maritime Security – Challenges, …

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How to stop the dominoes of war from falling in East Asia by Sadamasa Oue

Geoeconomic Briefing No.185 April 9, 2024 How to stop the dominoes of war from falling in East Asia OUE Sadamasa Consulting Senior Fellow & Group Head, International Security Order, Institute of Geoeconomics Lieutenant General, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Ret.) PDF The dominoes of war are falling amid chaotic international order. The Russia-Ukraine war has entered …

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Ukraine war has brought new challenges for international security by Goro Matsumura

Geoeconomic Briefing No.184 April 7, 2024 Ukraine war has brought new challenges for international security Goro Matsumura Former Commanding General of the Ground Self-Defense Force’s Northeastern Army PDF A full-scale military war is still taking place today between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Ukraine. It is certain that how this war ends matters greatly in …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (April 3, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security &geoeconomics in the United States and Europe along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia.This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct professor with …

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How the Israel-Hamas war is changing the international security order by Masaki Mizobuchi

Geoeconomic Briefing No.183 April 2, 2024 How the Israel-Hamas war is changing the international security order Masaki Mizobuchi, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University* PDF In the early morning of Oct. 7, Hamas, a militant organization that effectively controls the Gaza Strip, launched a full-fledged surprise attack on southern Israel, …

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How should Japan deal with Ukraine, Gaza and the Indo-Pacific region? by Ken Jimbo

Geoeconomic Briefing No.182 March 31, 2024 How should Japan deal with Ukraine, Gaza and the Indo-Pacific region? Ken Jimbo Managing Director (Representative Director) President, Asia Pacific Initiative PDF Today’s international security environment indicates that what political scientist Walter Russel Mead called “the return of geopolitics” has become the rule of the game. For about two …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (March 22, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security&geoeconomics in the United States and Europe along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan andAsia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau,visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct professor with Temple University,Japan …

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Remaining Challenges for Operationalizing Japan’s Information Security Legislation

Foresight (March 22, 2024) Remaining Challenges for Operationalizing Japan’s Information Security Legislation Hirohito Ogi Senior Research Fellow Japanese government submitted a bill on establishing the new security clearance legislation for protecting sensitive information related to economic security in February 2024. This was in response to the “Final Report” of the discussions at the expert panel …

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The Opportunity and Duty for Japan’s Defense Exports Amid the Demand-Pulled International Defense Economy (Hirohito Ogi)

Commentary on the Survey of 100 Japanese Companies on Economic Security (March 11, 2024) The Opportunity and Duty for Japan’s Defense Exports Amid the Demand-Pulled International Defense Economy Hirohito Ogi Senior Research Fellow The Economic Security Promotion Act enacted in 2022 stipulates as its objective “the promotion of national security through integrated economic measures.” In …

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API hosts a Roundtable with Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada)

On March 6, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with the following experts from Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada): 1. Ms. Christine Nakamura, Vice President, Central Canada Office 2. Ms. Vina Nadjibulla, Vice President, Research and Strategy The event featured a discussion on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and APF Canada’s efforts to …

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The U.S.-Japan gap: a challenge in economicsecurity cooperation by Mariko Togashi

Geoeconomic Briefing No.181 March 5, 2024 The U.S.-Japan gap: a challenge in economicsecurity cooperation Mariko Togashi Visiting Research Fellow PDF In recent years, Japan has been the world’s forerunner in the field of economic security, setting up an economic division within the National Security Secretariat, creating a ministerial post and enacting the Economic Security Promotion …

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IOG Economic Intelligence Report (March 4, 2024)

The IOG Economic Intelligence Report will cover the latest regulatory developments on economic security &geoeconomics in the United States and Europe along with background and analysis of what it means for Japan and Asia. This report will be written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct professor …

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Why Japanese companies need to prepare for Trump 2.0 by YAMADA Satoshi

Geoeconomic Briefing No.180 March 4, 2024 Why Japanese companies need to prepare for Trump 2.0 YAMADA Satoshi Visiting Senior Research Fellow PDF On Jan. 12, as the new year got underway, TV Tokyo conducted an interview with leaders of major Japanese companies regarding 2024’s risks, and many of them directly or indirectly viewed the Nov. …

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IOG Holds “Japanese Companies in the Age of Geoeconomics Based on Analysis of Two Surveys ” Symposium Jointly with Japan Bank for International Cooperation

On February 29, 2024, the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) held a symposium titled “Japanese Companies in the Age of Geoeconomics Based on Analysis of Two Surveys ,” jointly with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) at the International House of Japan. At the symposium, Mr. ITAGAKI Shinichi, Director of Division 1, Strategic Research Department …

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