AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi participated in a symposium to commemorate the 200th edition of the GLOBE, Sunday edition of Asahi Shimbun, on December 2, 2017. He delivered a keynote speech, “A Global World and Japan,” and also participated in a panel discussion. The other panels are Mr. Hiroshi Aoi (President and Representative Director, Marui …
AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi was invited as a guest lecturer of Toyo University’s lecture series “Top Seminar” in November 29, 2017. He spoke to students with a theme of “Getting Actively Involving in The World.” The seminar series invites guest lecturers who are at the forefront of every field. This year, the other lecturers …
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AP Initiative Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato participated in the international symposium, “Economic Integration in Asia Pacific and Cooperation Between Japan and China Under Trump Administration,” held by the Center for Japanese Studies, Fudan University in Shanghai on November 11 to 12, 2017. He acted as moderator of the symposium, in addition to sharing his …
AP Initiative Senior Fellow Masayuki Hironaka spoke at Japan National Press Club’s press conference on November 10, 2017, on his book, “軍人が政治家になってはいけない本当の理由 政軍関係を考える(The real reason why soldiers shouldn’t be politicians –considering civil-military relations),” published on October 20, 2017. Talk with the Author : “軍人が政治家になってはいけない本当の理由 政軍関係を考える“ Date ：November 10, 2017 (14:00-15:30) Venue：Japan National Press Club 10F …
AP Initiative Intern Tamaki Takao’s paper, ‘Consideration of International Public Policy to Disseminate Hydrogen Energy: Exporting “Hydrogen City”,’ was awarded the first prize of General and University student division of the 9th Yasuhiro Nakasone Prize by Seiunjuku, a public interest incorporated foundation. He received a commendation at the award ceremony, held in Takasaki on November …
AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi spoke at a press conference of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (FCCJ), on October 25, 2017. At the conference, Dr. Funabashi addressed his analysis on the result of the general election held on October 22, 2017. “Election Analysis” Date: October 25, 2017 (15:00-16:00) Venue: Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan …
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AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi participated in the Eurasia Group Geopolitical Summit Japan 2017 as a guest speaker, on October 26, 2017. The other speakers include Dr. Ian Bremmer (President and Founder of Eurasia Group), Dr. Enrico Letta (Former Prime Minister of Italy), Mr. Ichiro Fujisaki (Former Ambassador of Japan to the United States, Distinguished …
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AP Initiative Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato was interviewed by “日本の安全保障を考える,” a website run by internet TV ‘Channel J’. The interview was the fourth round of a series which interviews key figures and opinion leaders of security. In the interview, he analyzed the current situation and future prospects of US-China relations, which have a big …
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AP Initiative Senior Fellow Masayuki Hironaka’s book, “軍人が政治家になってはいけない本当の理由 政軍関係を考える(The real reason why soldiers shouldn’t be politicians –considering civil-military relations),” will be published on October 20, 2017 from Bungeishunju. 『軍人が政治家になってはいけない本当の理由 政軍関係を考える』 Author: Masayuki Hironaka Publisher: Bungeishunju Ltd. Published: October 20, 2017 Price: 860yen +tax ISBN-10: 4121024508 ISBN-13: 978-4-12-102450-3 * For details and order Bungeishunju Ltd. Amazon
From October 12 to 14, 2017, Asia Pacific Initiative (AP Initiative) was honored to host a visit by Dr. Michael Froman, who served in President Obama’s cabinet as U.S. Trade Representative (2013–2017), where he played a critical role in negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and achieved its broad agreement in October 2017, after five years …
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RJIF’s latest book, “Geopolitical/Geo-economic Challenges to Japan-U.S. Alliance (現代日本の地政学 – 13のリスクと地経学の時代),” was introduced in the Vol.45 Sep./ Oct. 2017 issue of the Diplomacy, a journal issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as the September 30th, 2017 issue of the Shukan Gendai (written by Dr. Yasushi Watanabe, Professor at Keio University). * Please …
AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi wrote “North Korea crisis and Japan’s geopolitical challenge” for the November issue of the Ushio magazine. It is introduced as an opening article of a special feature entitled ‘In the world being divided.’ In the article, Dr. Funabashi addresses ‘geopolitics’ and ‘geo-economics’ as the keywords with which to understand the …
AP Initiative Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato appeared as a panelist on a China Global Television Network’s discussion program, “World Insight,” on September 29. On the 45th anniversary of normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, panelists discussed the present situation of and future prospects for bilateral relations. Topics also included North Korea’s nuclear missile …
AP Initiative Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato was interviewed by the ABC Radio Canberra program, “Breakfast,” and the interview was broadcasted on September 27, 2017. He delivered his views regarding the circumstances, background, and outlook of Japan’s dissolution of the lower house of parliament, especially its influence over diplomacy and constitutional revision. *Please click here …
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RJIF’s latest book, “Geopolitical/Geo-economic Challenges to Japan-U.S. Alliance (現代日本の地政学 – 13のリスクと地経学の時代),” was introduced in the September 23th, 2017 issue of the Weekly Toyo Keizai. * Please click here for details of the RJIF book “Geopolitical/Geo-economic Challenges to Japan-U.S. Alliance (現代日本の地政学 – 13のリスクと地経学の時代) “
AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi wrote an op-ed, “North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons, Japan’s Bind,” for The New York Times, published on September 14, 2017. In this article, Dr. Funabashi explains the vulnerable predicament that Japan is in with regard to North Korea, lacking the ability to improve its defensive or offensive military capabilities any time …
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AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi wrote an op-ed, “Abe’s troubles with Trump could lead to his downfall,” published on August 31, 2017. (It was published on the FT website on August 30, 2017.) The article shows that the Abe administration and Japan’s Asia foreign policy agenda faces risks stemming from Trump’s unpredictability. It explores the …
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AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi and Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato spoke at Japan National Press Club’s press conference on August 29, 2017 (14:30-16:00), together with Dr. Takashi Terada, a professor at Doshisha University, and Dr. Ken Jimbo, an assistant professor at Keio University, both on the team of authors of an RJIF book, “Geopolitical/Geo-economic …
The RJIF’s book, “Geopolitical/Geo-economic Challenges to Japan-U.S. Alliance (現代日本の地政学 – 13のリスクと地経学の時代),” will be published on August 25, 2017, from Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc. “Geopolitical/Geo-economic Challenges to Japan-U.S. Alliance” 『現代日本の地政学 – 13のリスクと地経学の時代』 Edited by RJIF Publisher: Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc. First Published: August 25, 2017 Price: 900yen +tax ISBN-13: 978-4-12-102450-3 * For details and order Amazon Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc.
AP Initiative Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato participated in the symposium, “The Japan-ASEAN Dialogue: Changing Regional Order in the Asia-Pacific and Japan-ASEAN Cooperation,” held at the International House of Japan in Tokyo on June 30, 2017. The event was co-sponsored by The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University and The University of …
A policy proposal submitted by The Evacuation of Hospitals in the Fukushima Sheltering Zone Project has been taken up in the Cabinet Office’s “Expert recommendations: Disaster prevention 4.0 -Concept for the future-.” The policy proposal offers an idea of “personal-network help,” a new concept of disaster prevention and disaster response for surviving a crisis, in …
AP Initiative Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato commented in The Sydney Morning Herald article, “Living in the shadow of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal,” published on August 11, 2017. In the article, which addresses how Japan responds to the growing threat posed by North Korea under the escalation of tensions between North Korea and the U.S., …
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A booklet, “Today’s Journalism and Ishibashi Tanzan –What should we learn from Tanzan in the era of populism and nationalism-,” featuring a panel discussion in the 4th conference of the Ishibashi Tanzan Society, in which AP Initiative Chairman participated as a panelist, has been published by the Ishibashi Tanzan Memorial Foundation. The symposium was held …
The NHK BS Premium show, “Showa no sentaku: Nuclear-free world and the challenge to authority – Reconsidering Ishibashi Tanzan,” in which AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi appeared as a guest speaker, will be rebroadcasted as below. Program (Japanese): Showa no sentaku: Nuclear-free world and the challenge to authority – Reconsidering Ishibashi Tanzan Rebroadcast August 17, …
An event co-organized by the Asia Pacific Initiative (AP Initiative) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), ”The U.S.-Japan Alliance in an Era of Geo-Economic Competition – Insights from the Bilateral Military Statesmen’s Forum,” was held at CSIS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on July 28, 2017. At the event, retired military leaders from Japan …
AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi had a conversation with Mr. Makoto Sakurai, member of the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan, which was published as ‘’Learning again from the history between the First World War and the Second World War” in Nichigin (No.50), the Bank of Japan PR magazine. Through comparison of today with …
AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi was interviewed by the Japan Spotlight, an online English magazine by the Japan Economic Foundation. The interview was published in July/August 2017 issue (#214) under the title “Restoration of Liberalism & Promotion of Cooperation to Encourage Globalization — Commitment by Think Tank Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation.” In the interview, Dr. …
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AP Initiative Chairman Yoichi Funabashi and Harry Dempsey, his Research Assistant, co-authored the op-ed, “Trump threat drives Japan and China closer,” published on July 9, 2017. It was designated as the lead piece of the week. The article points out the influence of the Presidency of Donald Trump on Tokyo’s push to stabilize relations with …
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AP Initiative Fellow Hiroyuki Nakashima’s report on a panel discussion held by the Brookings Institution, “Opportunities and Challenges for Development Lending in the Asia-Pacific,” is now available on AP Initiative website. *Please click here to read the report (only available in Japanese) *Please click here for details of the event
ブルッキングス研究所主催 「アジア太平洋地域における開発融資の機会と挑戦」報告 中島 裕行 (AP Initiative主任研究員) 6月12日、ワシントンD.C.のBrookings Institutionにて「Opportunities and Challenges for Development Lending in the Asia-Pacific」と題されたセミナーが開催され、先方の依頼を受けパネリストとして参加した1。本セミナーは、中国の一帯一路政策やAsia Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB)設立に象徴されるアジアにおける地経学的なダイナミズムに対して、日本やアメリカ、世界銀行等の既存の開発金融機関がどう対応するかというテーマを、ワシントンでよく見られる「政治」や「経済」といった切り口でなく、「開発金融」を切り口として議論するというところに特徴があった。その切り口の目新しさも手伝ってか、会場にはほぼ満員の聴衆が集まり、活発な意見交換が行われた。 このテーマには、大きく分けて二つのポイントがある。一つはAIIBという開発金融の「新たな資金の出し手」の出現に対する日本・アメリカ・世銀等の受け止め方であり、もう一つは「新たな資金の出し手」の設立に止まらないより広範な中国の地経学的な戦略に対してアメリカや日本がどう対応していくか（とりわけトランプ政権が開発金融機関や経済援助に対する予算を大幅削減する中で）という点だ。 本セミナーは、Brookings InstitutionのMireya Solis日本部長がモデレーターを務め、アメリカからMr. Miles Kahler （Distinguished Professor, School of International Service, American University）、Mr. Scott Morris (Senior Fellow and Director of the U.S. Development Policy Initiative, Center for Global Development)、日本から中島、中国からMs. Hongying Wang （Associate Professor of …
(Japanese) ブルッキングス研究所主催「アジア太平洋地域における開発融資の機会と挑戦」報告 / 中島裕行(主任研究員) Read More »
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, had a conversation with Mr. Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist, which was published as ‘2050: Amazing technology will change the world’ in the July issue of Bungeishunju. They discussed issues related to expected future technologies introduced in the book, ‘MEGATECH: Technology in 2050’ …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, wrote an op-ed, “Why Trump’s North Korea strategy can’t succeed,” published on June 11, 2017. The piece pointed out President Trump’s mistake on the thinking and strategy behind his approach, pushing China to shoulder the burden to solve the North Korean nuclear crisis, and gives …
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RJIF Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato participated in the symposium “North Korea Policy Under Trump: Is There a Deal?” held at the Japan Society in New York City on June 6, 2017, and co-organized by the National Committee on American Foreign Policy and the Japan Society. Many were in attendance to hear Mr. Kato speak along with Dr. …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, wrote “Is there a way to denuclearization of North Korea?” for the July issue of the Ushio magazine. It is introduced as an opening article of a special feature entitled ‘The World’s Signposts.’ In the article, Dr. Funabashi addresses options for getting out of the …
RJIF Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato’s new column “G20 Meeting of Think tanks” is now available on RJIF website. *Please click here to read the column (currently only available in Japanese)
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, will appear on the NHK BS Premium show, “Eiyuutachi no sentaku: Don’t let the U.S. get away! Emergency command: Kentaro Kaneko – Diplomatic battle under the Russo-Japanese War,” as a guest speaker on June 1, 2017 at 20:00. Program (Japanese): Eiyuutachi no sentaku: Don’t let …
RJIF Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato commented in The Washington Times article, “Protesters say THAAD missile system is more about U.S. militarism than South Korean protection,” published on May 22, 2017. In the article, which addresses U.S. intentions for THAAD deployment in South Korea, Mr. Kato noted the assumption that the deployment not only enhances …
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RJIF’s project, “The Evacuation of Hospitals in the Fukushima Sheltering Zone,” which investigated the critical situation of medical institutions in the sheltering zone – a 20-30km area from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station- at the time of accident, published its report on February 28, 2017, and this book now has been generally available since …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, had a conversation with Mr. Kazutoshi Hando, which was published under the title ‘Learn from the failure of the Pacific War’ in the June issue of Bungeishunju. The article was introduced under a special feature entitled ‘The Korean Peninsula Crisis.’ In the dialogue, Dr. Funabashi …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of RJIF, participated in Sasakawa USA’s Fourth Annual Security Forum, “The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Foundation of Asian Security,” held on May 2, 2017 in Washington, D.C. He spoke at the panel “Asia Policy under the Trump and Abe Administrations.” Dr. Funabashi talked about the impact of ‘Trump Shock’ on the future of …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of RJIF, spoke at the Japan National Press Club interview series, “Trump Administration: the future of the U.S. and the rest of the world.” He was the guest speaker for the sixth round entitled “World order in the Trump era,” held on April 26, 2017. In the interview, Dr. Funabashi analyzed …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of RJIF, participated in the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Trilateral Commission in Washington, D.C., held on March 24 to 26, 2017. Dr. Funabashi has been a member of the commission since 1991. The Trilateral Commission was formed in 1973 by private citizens of Japan, Europe, and North America to foster …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, commented for an article, “Reflections on journalism across Asia,” which highlights the 15th anniversary of the Shorenstein Journalism Award, on the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Center (APARC) website. The article was published on April 18, 2017. The Shorenstein Journalism Award is an annual prize given …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, commented for a survey article, “Is the Liberal Order in Peril?” on the Foreign Affairs website. The article was published on April 18, 2017. In the article, experts with regard to the question at hand, together with a few leading generalists in the field, were …
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H.E. Ambassador Kenji Shinoda and JCC Acting Director, Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Naohiro Tsutsumi with Mr. Jorel Chan © JCC 2017 The Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation Intern Jorel Chan held a photography exhibition, “Vestige of their Hearts,” at Embassy of Japan in Singapore’s Japan Creative Centre from March 11 to 18, 2017. It was a …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of RJIF, spoke at the New Economy Summit (NEST) 2017. He appeared as a speaker together with Mr. Peter Landers (Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal) and Ms. Kathy Matsui (Vice Chair, Co-head of Macro Research in Asia and Chief Japan Strategist, Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd.) in the session “Donald …
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Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, was interviewed by The Strategist, the commentary and analysis site of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Canberra, Australia. The interview was published on April 6, 2017. Dr. Funabashi answered questions including his evaluation of Prime Minister Abe’s management …
DIAMOND ONLINE published a review of RJIF’s latest book, “Galapagos Cool.” The article mentioned that Japan’s frontiers as an advanced country on issues such as dealing with a rapidly aging society, etc., could become the frontiers for rest of the world, and such Japan’s contribution could also create its own future. The review introduces the …
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RJIF Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato participated in a round-table held by the International Friendship Exchange Council (FEC), “The prospects for U.S. policies and the Japan-U.S. relationship under the Trump Administration,” at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo on February 6, 2017. The round-table was moderated by Mr. Satoshi Morimoto, a professor at Takushoku University and …
RJIF Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato participated in a symposium, “The Japan-U.S. Alliance in the Era of the Trump Administration: Crossroads or Continuity?” at the International House of Japan, co-hosted by the Global Forum with the Japan Forum on International Relations and the Institute of National Strategic Studies, on March 2, 2017. Mr. Kato participated …
Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation (RJIF) held its fifth anniversary commemorative event on February 28, 2017, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. We think of February 28th as RJIF’s true takeoff date. In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear accident, we took the standpoint that independence was essential in order to seriously examine a crisis that threatened …
RJIF’s project, “Why Japan Matters,” has two broad goals. One is to reveal how Japan is already contributing to the world, and the other is to seek out areas in which Japan could potentially offer even more, and exert a greater global influence. Its aim is to come up with constructive criticism and creative proposals. …
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Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of RJIF, will speak at the JAPAN HOUSE Forum 2017. He will appear for session 3 “Toward an influential Japan.” JAPAN HOUSE is a project which aims to nurture a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japan in the international community, by creating a number of hubs from which to showcase and …
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RJIF Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato will participate in a symposium, “Future of the Trump administration and U.S-China relations,” held by the Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Fund at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Tokyo, on February 24, 2017. As a leading expert, he will talk about how China will adjust their diplomatic and security strategy. Please …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, was interviewed by the ABC NewsRadio program, “Japan in Focus: Abe meets Trump again, ROK-Japan relations remain tense and Nerd’s Nite in Tokyo,” and the interview was broadcasted on February 13, 2017. Dr. Funabashi delivered his views regarding the first official meeting between Prime Minister …
Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation, wrote an op-ed, which was featured on the front page of the New York Times, published on February 9, 2017. (It also appeared on their website on February 8, 2017.) The piece examines the question of why there is no extreme populist movement in Japan. …
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RJIF Senior Fellow Masayuki Hironaka has co-written a report from Sasakawa USA. This report is one of the first to examine the role of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) within the US-Japan alliance, and how the JSDF has over the years contributed to sustaining and enhancing the alliance. As the alliance further evolves, the JSDF …
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RJIF Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato commented on the Bloomberg article on February 1, 2017, on the occasion of the first trip to Japan by a Trump administration cabinet member, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis. Please click here to read the full article
A co-organized event by the Rebuild Japan Initiative Foundation (RJIF) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) was held at CSIS Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on January 24, 2017. RJIF Chairman Dr. Yoichi Funabashi delivered opening remarks, and Senior Research Fellow Yoichi Kato, and U.S.-Japan Strategic Vision Program Members Ken Jimbo (Associate Professor, …
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Dr. Yoichi Funabashi, Chairman of RJIF, spoke at “A New Security Framework for Asia” as a panelist at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos. He discussed with the other four speakers about the strategic options for a new security framework in Asia in the current world with rising tensions and shifting balances. Please click …
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