The Asia Pacific Initiative (API) held a roundtable on October 24, 2025, welcoming Dr. Ely Ratner, Principal at The Marathon Initiative and Senior Advisor at Clarion Strategies. Dr. Ratner previously served as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs in the Biden administration. At this roundtable, lively discussions were held between Dr. …

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The Asia Pacific Initiative (API) held a roundtable on October 14th, 2025 welcoming Sir Robin Niblett, Distinguished Fellow and former Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House, United Kingdom. In his opening remarks, Sir Niblett analyzed the shifting balance of power in the Asia-Pacific and highlighted several key themes. He first contrasted the Asia-Pacific and …

[Event Report] “Navigating a New Cold War: Japan and the Asia-Pacific in an Era of Strategic Rivalry?”— API Roundtable with Sir Robin Niblett from Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs), United Kingdom Read More »

The Asia Pacific Initiative (API) held a roundtable on July 23, 2025, welcoming Associate Professor Titli Basu from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. At the roundtable, Dr. Basu delivered a lecture on the relationship between India and the countries of the Global South, followed by an active exchange of views with API experts. The discussion focused …

［Event Report］“India’s Role in the Global South” — API Roundtable with Dr. Titli Basu from Jawaharlal Nehru University Read More »

On July 15, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable, welcoming Dr. Tom Phuong Le from Pomona College in the United States. This event was held to commemorate the publication of the Japanese translation of Dr. Le’s book Japan’s Aging Peace: Pacifism and Militarism in the Twenty-First Century, titled 日本ー老いと成熟の平和 (Misuzu Shobo). In …

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On June 23, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable at the International House of Japan in Roppongi, Tokyo, welcoming Prof. Srabani Roy Choudhury from the Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. The event focused on the theme: “Infrastructure Connectivity and the Bay of Bengal: A …

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On June 20, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable welcoming Dr. Scott W. Harold, a Senior Political Scientist at the RAND Corporation, a U.S. think tank. During the meeting, Dr. Harold presented his work on the “Japan-U.S. Defense Industrial Cooperation, Acquisition, and Sustainment (DICAS)” initiative, which served as the basis for a …

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On June 19, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a private roundtable discussion on economic coercion and sanctions, welcoming Ms. Emily Kilcrease, Director of the Economic Statecraft Program, and Mr. Jon Hughes, Visiting Senior Fellow in the same program, from the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) in the United States. The primary …

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On June 18, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable welcoming Professor Yuen Foong Khong from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. During the session, Professor Khong presented his research on the theme, “In an era of great power competition between the US and China, which side …

[Event Report] “Great Power Competition Between the US and China, and Southeast Asia’s Positioning” — Featuring Professor Yuen Foong Khong from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore — Read More »

On June 17, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a closed-door API Roundtable in Tokyo, welcoming a delegation from the Institute of World Economics and Politics (IWEP) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), led by Dr. XIONG Aizong, Director of the Department of International Political Economy. The theme of the roundtable was …

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On June 10, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted an API Roundtable at the International House of Japan, welcoming Mr. Oliver Melton, Financial Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing; Mr. Daniel Greenland, Financial Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo; and Mr. Akira Maekawa, Japan Economist at the Financial Attaché’s Office, U.S. Embassy …

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On May 16, 2025, the Asia Pacific Initiative (API), in collaboration with the Institute for Japanese Studies at Kookmin University (Seoul), convened the “2025 Korea-Japan Future Vision Dialogue” at the International House of Japan in Tokyo. Bringing together approximately 30 leading experts and practitioners from both countries, the dialogue provided a multi-dimensional forum for discussions …

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On January 17, 2024, the final symposium of the “Japan-Korea 2050 Project,” co-hosted by the Asia Pacific Initiative (API) and the East Asia Institute (EAI) of South Korea, was held in Seoul, South Korea. This project aimed to explore opportunities for cooperation between Japan and South Korea in addressing common challenges with a view toward …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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,” 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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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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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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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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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.”

On August 19, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with Dr. Daniel Kliman from the U.S. Defense Information Unit (DIU). The event featured a discussion on commercial opportunities for Japanese companies and how to enhance Japan-U.S. defense collaboration.

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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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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On July 22, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with a team from the East-West Center (EWC), led by Dr. Satu P. Limaye, Vice President of EWC and Director of the EWC in Washington and Research Program. The event featured a discussion on the 2024 U.S. elections and the implications for Asia and …

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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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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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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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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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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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On February 15, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with the following experts from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in the United States: 1. Dr. Paul B. Stares, General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action 2. Mr. Scott A. Snyder, Senior Fellow …

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On February 14, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable featuring the following experts from the Clingendael Institute in the Netherlands: 1. Dr. Monika Sie Dhian Ho, General Director 2. Dr. Maaike Okano-Heijmans, Senior Research Fellow The event kicked off with keynote presentations by the distinguished guests on the topic of Economic Security in …

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The Asia Leaders Fellowship (ALF) is a community of 30 new leaders in the region who share a belief that Asia needs a place of dialogue, where “do-ers” can form meaningful and purposeful connections, articulate Asian ideas, and discuss Asian issues from Asian perspective. At the inaugural gathering in Japan, 24 entrepreneurs, investors, executives of …

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On January 29, 2024, Asia Pacific Initiative (API) hosted a roundtable with 20 individuals from Young Strategists Forum (YSF) of The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMFUS) and Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF). The event featured a discussion on “Japan’s Grand Strategy.” API frequently organizes roundtables like this for international policy dialogue as part …

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The Institute of Geoeconomics (Kazuto Suzuki, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics) is pleased to announce that recorded audio of the Geoeconomic Agenda, “The Past, Present, and Future of Japan’s Geoeconomic Leadership,” and its transcript are now available. Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted …

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On December 15, 2023, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), led by API President Ken Jimbo, hosted a roundtable with Dr. Sohn Yul. Dr. Sohn is Professor at Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University & President, East Asia Institute (EAI). The event began with a keynote presentation by Dr. Sohn on “Analysis of 2023 Japan and …

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On December 12, 2023, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), led by API President Ken Jimbo, hosted a roundtable featuring eight researchers from the QUAD countries, namely Australia, India, Japan and the United States. This event provided a platform for in-depth discussions between these researchers and the experts from API. The participating researchers belong to the following …

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“Critical Review of the Abe Administration: Politics of Conservatism and Realism,” edited by Yoichi Funabashi and Koji Nakakita, was published by Routledge on December 12, 2023. This book has been released as part of Asia Pacific Initiative’s Critical Review of the Abe Administration project. Originally published in Bungeishunju in Japanese, this book examines policies pursued …

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Asia Pacific Initiative (API), together with the Institute of Japanese Studies, Kookmin University, hosted the “2023 Japan-Korea Future Vision Dialogue” on December 1, 2023, at the International House of Japan. Researchers, parliament members, and government officials from both Japan and the Republic of Korea participated in the Dialogue and engaged in a lively exchange of …

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On November 28, 2023, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), led by API President Ken Jimbo, hosted a meeting with Ms. Cindy Termorshuizen, Canada’s G7 Sherpa and Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Participants discussed a variety of issues related to the Indo-Pacific region. API frequently organizes international policy dialogues of similar kind as part of our …

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The Institute of Geoeconomics (Kazuto Suzuki, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics) is pleased to announce that recorded audio of the Geoeconomic Agenda, “The EU’s Geoeconomic Strategy and its Future in the Indo-Pacific,” and its transcript are now available. Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. …

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“The Transformation of the Liberal International Order: Evolutions and Limitations,” edited by Yuichi Hosoya and Hans Kundnani, was published by Springer on October 25, 2023. This open access book has been released as part of Asia Pacific Initiative’s Liberal International Order project. This book aims to emphasize the potential for Japan, Europe and Indo-Pacific countries …

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Asia Pacific Initiative (API, President: Dr Ken Jimbo, Managing Director of the International House of Japan (IHJ)) and The Asan Institute for Policy Studies co-hosted the “2023 Japan-Korea Policy Dialogue” at the IHJ on October 23, 2023. Participants included researchers of the two institutions and other invited experts. The attendees discussed topics including “Peace and …

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The Institute of Geoeconomics (Kazuto Suzuki, Director, Institute of Geoeconomics) is pleased to announce that recorded audio of the Geoeconomic Agenda, “Canada & the Indo-Pacific,” and its transcript are now available. Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda …

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On August 29, 2023, the International House of Jaspan organized a special panel session titled “Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Relations for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific”. In this panel session, we invited three key figures, His Excellency Mr. Rahm Emanuel, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, His Excellency Mr. Yun Dukmin, the …

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On August 24, 2023, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), led by API President Ken Jimbo, hosted a roundtable with Dr. Leif-Eric Easley, Professor, International Security and Political Economics, Division of International Studies, Ewha Womans University in Korea. The event began with a keynote presentation by Prof. Easley on “Stabilizing Japan-Korea Relations for Defense of the International …

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OOn August 23, 2023, Asia Pacific Initiative (API), led by API President Ken Jimbo, hosted a roundtable with Dr. Nikoloz Samkharadze. Dr. Samkharadze serves as a member of parliament and is the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of parliament in Georgia. The event was moderated by Dr. Kazuto Suzuki, Director of the Institute of …

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