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. Written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct professor with Temple University, …
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (January 31, 2023) Read More »
Geoeconomic Briefing is a series featuring researchers at the IOG focused on Japan’s challenges in that field. It will also provide analyses of the state of the world and trade risks as well as technological and industrial structures. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. SUZUKI Kazuto, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG); Professor, The University of Tokyo) This article was …
Geoeconomic Briefing is a series featuring researchers at the IOG focused on Japan’s challenges in that field. It will also provide analyses of the state of the world and trade risks as well as technological and industrial structures. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. SUZUKI Kazuto, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG); Professor, The University of Tokyo) This article was …
Japan’s future security lies in a ‘denial and competition’ strategy by JIMBO Ken Read More »
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. Written by Paul Nadeau, visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) and assistant adjunct professor with Temple University, …
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (January 18, 2022) Read More »
Asia Pacific Initiative (API), together with the Japan Program of the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) at Stanford University, and the Yomiuri Shimbun, hosted “Taiwan and Ukraine: Challenging Authoritarianism (Yomiuri International Forum)” on January 16, 2023 at the International House of Japan. The event’s discussions were extremely lively, with approximately 80 participants attending in person …
API co-hosts “Taiwan and Ukraine: Challenging Authoritarianism” Read More »
Happy new year! Asia Pacific Initiative (API) began a new chapter in its history in July last year by merging with the International House of Japan (IHJ). We aspire to develop ourselves as a leading think tank in the Asia-Pacific region along with the IHJ that plays a historical role as a gathering place for …
SAGARA Yoshiyuki Senior Research Fellow On 16 December 2022, Japan’s Kishida administration approved three security documents: new National Security Strategy (NSS), National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program. The new National Security Strategy, inter alia, incorporated economic security, which the Kishida administration has placed importance on since its inception. Here are my four takes: 1. …
OGI Hirohito Senior Research Fellow On December 16, 2022, when the Japanese government released the three strategic documents, the Defense Buildup Program, one of these documents, stipulates that the level of expenditures necessary to implement the Defense Buildup Program for the five years from FY2023 to FY2027 will be around 43 trillion yen and that …
OGI Hirohito Senior Research Fellow On December 16, 2022, the Japanese government decided to significantly strengthen its defense capabilities by adopting the so-called Three Strategic Documents: The National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Buildup Program. The strategic documents perceive China as “the greatest strategic challenge,” a more alarming expression than the …
OUE Sadamasa Consulting Senior Fellow In the recently revealed National Security Strategy of Japan (NSS) and together with other strategic documents, the Japanese Government finally made its decision to acquire counterstrike capabilities. On February 29, 1956, the Government explicitly showed its view that, according to the Constitution, “as long as it is deemed that there …
Asia Pacific Initiative (API, President: Dr Ken Jimbo, Managing Director of the International House of Japan) and The Institute of Japanese Studies, Kookmin University co-organized “Japan-Korea Future Vision Dialogue” in Tokyo, Japan on December 16, 2022. Participated by researchers and parliament members of the two countries, this dialogue discussed “Free and Open Indo-Pacific and Japan-Korea …
API organizes “Japan-Korea Future Vision Dialogue” Read More »
The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG, Director SUZUKI Kazuto) is pleased to announce that recorded video of the IOG Geoeconomic Insights is now available. In IOG’s Geoeconomic Insights, IOG’s experts take one story shaping today’s international politics and draw out its implications. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in the IOG Geoeconomic Insights do not necessarily reflect those …
Geoeconomic Briefing is a series featuring researchers at the IOG focused on Japan’s challenges in that field. It will also provide analyses of the state of the world and trade risks as well as technological and industrial structures. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. SUZUKI Kazuto, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG); Professor, The University of Tokyo) This article was …
On October 25, 2022, the International House of Japan (IHJ) organized MOROFUJI Seminar, inviting Mr. Matt Pottinger to Japan. Mr. Pottinger is a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Chairman of the China Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. The seminar was organized as a dialogue between Dr. Kazuto Suzuki, Director …
MOROFUJI Seminar: Dialogue session between Mr. Matt Pottinger and Dr. Kazuto Suzuki Read More »
The recorded videos are available here On October 24, 2022, the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG, Director: SUZUKI Kazuto) and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (VUB-CSDS) co-hosted the “Europe and Japan in a Changing World” symposium at the International House of Japan. After the opening remarks by Haitze Siemers, Deputy Head of …
IOG co-hosts symposium with VUB-CSDS: “Europe and Japan in a Changing World” Read More »
Geoeconomic Briefing is a series featuring researchers at the IOG focused on Japan’s challenges in that field. It will also provide analyses of the state of the world and trade risks as well as technological and industrial structures. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. SUZUKI Kazuto, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG); Professor, The University of Tokyo) This article was …
What did Nancy Pelosi’s visit do for Taiwan? by OGASAWARA Yoshiyuki Read More »
On October 5, 2022, the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG, Director: Suzuki Kazuto) held its inaugural symposium entitled “Geoeconomics in the Time of Crisis.” As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine lingers and the uncertainty surrounding Taiwan increases, how will the international order change and how should we manage geoeconomic risks? In this event, IOG dove deep into …
IOG hosts inaugural symposium: “Geoeconomics in the Time of Crisis” Read More »
The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG, Director SUZUKI Kazuto) is pleased to announce that recorded video of the IOG Geoeconomic Insights is now available. In IOG’s Geoeconomic Insights, IOG’s experts take one story shaping today’s international politics and draw out its implications. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in the IOG Geoeconomic Insights do not necessarily reflect those …
“Populism and Geoeconomics: Implications on Free Trade” – IOG’s Video is now available Read More »
The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG, Director SUZUKI Kazuto) is pleased to announce that recorded video of the IOG Geoeconomic Insights is now available. In IOG’s Geoeconomic Insights, IOG’s experts take one story shaping today’s international politics and draw out its implications. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in the IOG Geoeconomic Insights do not necessarily reflect those …
The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) is pleased to announce that IOG’s Director SUZUKI Kazuto will participate in the webinar “Economic security: Japan and the West’s sanctions coordination against Russia” on September 13, 2022. This webinar will be moderated by TOGASHI Mariko, Asia Pacific Initiative’s Matsumoto-Samata Fellow (IISS Research Fellow for Japanese Security and Defence Policy). …
IOG’s Director Suzuki featured on IISS webinar on Economic security Read More »
The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG, Director SUZUKI Kazuto) is pleased to announce that recorded video of the symposium, held on July 26, 2022, is now available. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in this Symposium do not necessarily reflect those of IOG or any other organizations to which the speakers belong.
Geoeconomic Briefing is a series featuring researchers at the IOG focused on Japan’s challenges in that field. It will also provide analyses of the state of the world and trade risks as well as technological and industrial structures. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. SUZUKI Kazuto, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG); Professor, The University of Tokyo) This article was …
How Shinzo Abe left a legacy for Japan in geoeconomics by SUZUKI Kazuto Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
On July 26, 2022, the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG, Director SUZUKI Kazuto) hosted the symposium “Economic Security from the British and Japanese Perspectives”, inviting experts from the Geo-economics programme of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). The event was held at the International House of Japan. This symposium was the first seminar hosted by …
The article of Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, IHJ’s GC Chairman, “Putin’s war: The ‘essence of miscalculation’,” was published in the Japan Times on July 20, 2022. *The article is an English translation of the Chairman’s monthly column for the February issue of the Bungeishunju. Please click here to read the full article
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passed away after being shot while on a campaign tour for the House of Councillors election. We strongly condemn this despicable act that attacks the very foundations of democracy and free society. We are deeply saddened by his passing and extend our hearts to his family during this painful time of mourning. Former Prime Minister Abe gave us a …
Statement on the Passing of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Read More »
The International House of Japan (I-House) is pleased to announce that the merger with Asia Pacific Initiative (API) took effect today. As our first major initiative under the new organization, we established the “Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)”. Dr. Kazuto Suzuki, professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy of the University of Tokyo, has been …
The International House of Japan (I-House) is pleased to announce that we have selected Dr. Ken JIMBO as our Managing Director in charge of Programs upon the merger with Asia Pacific Initiative (API). Dr. JIMBO will oversee the entire Programs of the institution as Managing Director (Representative Director) and API President of I-House. Upon accepting …
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The policy on the treatment of personal information is updated as follows to reflect the merger between International House of Japan (IHJ) and Asia Pacific Initiative (API), effective July 1, 2022. ＜Details of the update＞ “Asia Pacific Initiative” is replaced by “International House of Japan”. ＜Link to the updated policy＞ https://apinitiative.org/en/privacypolicy/ We are committed to …
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“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
Why Japan doesn’t have a concrete China strategy by HOSOYA Yuichi Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
After 50 years of China-Japan economic ties, what comes next? by SUZUKI Kazuto Read More »
The article of Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of Asia Pacific Initiative, “Ukraine war shows us the enemies of our friends are not always our enemies,” was published in the Japan Times on April 21, 2022. *The article is an English translation of the Chairman’s monthly column for the February issue of the Bungeishunju. Please click …
Chairman Funabashi’s new article on the war in Ukraine published in the Japan Times Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
As China’s nuclear weapons multiply, U.S and Japan work on deterrence by JIMBO Ken Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
How China’s history of influence operations has affected Japan by INOUE Masaya Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
What does ‘normalization’ really mean for Japan-China ties? by OKAMOTO Takashi Read More »
The article of Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of Asia Pacific Initiative, “Economic sanctions are a powerful tool. But will they end the war in Ukraine?,” was published in the Japan Times on April 16, 2022. *The article is an English translation of the Chairman’s monthly column for the February issue of the Bungeishunju. Please click …
Chairman Funabashi’s new article on economic sanctions published in the Japan Times Read More »
We, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. NAKAYAMA Toshihiro, Professor at KEIO University. Prof. Nakayama participated in our U.S.-Japan Strategic Vision Program that published “Quiet Deterrence: Building Japan’s New National Security Strategy”. He also contributed Chapter 6 “Will America be a geopolitical risk?” in our book “Geopolitics in Contemporary …
Statement on the passing of Dr. NAKAYAMA Toshihiro, Professor at Keio University Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
To navigate the Senkaku Islands dispute, look to history by MASUO Chisako Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy at a crossroads amid Ukraine crisis by SHIROYAMA Hidemi Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
China’s bid to wage cognitive warfare over democracy and human rights by ETO Naoko Read More »
The article of Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of Asia Pacific Initiative, “The Sino-Russian alliance thrives only in the company of a shared enemy,” was published in the Japan Times on April 17, 2022. *The article is an English translation of the Chairman’s monthly column for the February issue of the Bungeishunju. Please click here to …
Chairman Funabashi’s new article on Sino-Russian alliance published in the Japan Times Read More »
Asia Pacific Initiative (API) is pleased to announce that it has made the English version of “10-year Investigation Commission on the Fukushima Nuclear Accident: Final Report by Investigation Commission on the Fukushima Nuclear Accident” public on its website. Please click here to download the report. About “10-year Investigation Commission on the Fukushima Nuclear Accident” …
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
How China aims to treat Hong Kong’s explosive COVID-19 outbreak by KURATA Toru Read More »
The article of Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of Asia Pacific Initiative, “Dissecting Kissinger’s approach to China,” was published in the Japan Times on March 21, 2022. *The article is an English translation of the Chairman’s monthly column for the February issue of the Bungeishunju. Please click here to read the full article
On March 18, 2022, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) received the “18th Social and Environment Division Award – Excellent Publication Award” from the Social and Environment Division, Atomic Energy Society of Japan. The award was given for API’s significant contribution in the societal aspect of nuclear energy through the publication of “10-year Investigation Commission on the …
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
China faces mounting challenges amid wealth gap and other social issues by AKO Tomoko Read More »
On March 3, 2022, Chairman of Asia Pacific Initiative (hereinafter referred to as API), Yoichi Funabashi, gave a presentation on API’s Economic Security Survey of 100 Japanese Companies at a seminar co-organized by the Society of International Business and Legal Studies and The Japanese Association of International Business Law. During the seminar moderated by Munetaka …
The International House of Japan, Inc. Asia Pacific Initiative The International House of Japan, Inc. Asia Pacific Initiative TOKYO, FEB. 28—The International House of Japan, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: KONDO Masaakira James) and Asia Pacific Initiative (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: FUNABASHI Yoichi) announced on Monday that the two organizations will merge, creating a leading new independent …
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The article of Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of Asia Pacific Initiative, “Explaining Japan’s ‘astute diplomacy’,” was published in the Japan Times on February 21, 2022. *The article is an English translation of the Chairman’s monthly column for the February issue of the Bungeishunju. Please click here to read the full article
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
Who’s really calling the shots in Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office? By NAKAKITA KOji Read More »
Asia Pacific Initiative (API) is pleased to announce that we have updated our Privacy Policy to comply with the revised Act on the Protection of Personal Information, effective April 1, 2022, by which personal data that is erased within 6 months will be newly included in the definition of “Retained Personal Data”. ＜Details of the …
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
Why economic security in Japan needs to include the defense industry by OUE Sadamasa Read More »
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
The article of Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of Asia Pacific Initiative, “Japan needs ‘smart’ economic security,” was published in the Japan Times on January 25, 2022. *The article is an English translation of the Chairman’s monthly column for the February issue of the Bungeishunju. Please click here to read the full article
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
“API Geoeconomic Briefing” is a weekly analysis of significant geopolitical and geoeconomic developments that precede the post-pandemic world. The briefing is written by experts at Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and includes an assessment of burgeoning trends in international politics and economics and the possible impact on Japan’s national interests and strategic response. (Editor-in-chief: Dr. HOSOYA …
How Japan should approach military tech competition by JIMBO Ken Read More »
Advantest Corporation, ANA Holdings INC., Asahi Kasei Corporation., Canon Inc., Chiyoda Corporation, Daikin Industries, Ltd., Denso Corporation, Digital Hearts Holdings Co., Ltd., DMG MORI CO., LTD., East Japan Railway Company, Eisai Co., Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, FRONTEO, Inc., FUJIFILM Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K, Hitachi Metals, Ltd., Hitachi, Ltd., Honda Motor …
Photo：Getty Images Asia Pacific Initiative (API) is pleased to announce that, as part of API’s National Economic Security Strategy project, we conducted a survey of 100 companies in Japan to gather their views on issues of economic security and how it is impacting their businesses. The main survey results are available here. For this survey, …
API Publishes Economic Security Survey for 100 Japanese Companies Read More »
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