Voices from Japan: Japan’s Security Policy Transformation
In December 2022, Japan published three key defense policy documents: the first revision of the National Security Strategy since 2013, the National Defense Strategy (formerly known as National Defense Program Guidelines), and the Defense Buildup Program (formerly known as Medium-Term Defense Program). Guided by these strategic documents, Japan is expected to chart a new course […]
UN Reform & the Summit for the Future
To RSVP for this event online, please send your name and email address to Ms. Arbenita Sopaj, [email protected], External Liaison Officer, of KPC, GPAJ and ACUNS Tokyo by December 13th. Program Outline Timings listed for Tokyo. 15:00 – Introductory remarks15:05 – Opening remarks – Akashi Yasushi, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations15:10 – Keynote presentation […]
The Outlook for Japanese Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics in 2023
The new year brings challenges for Japan’s government, with the Kishida administration facing low approval ratings. In the realm of foreign policy, regional relations are in flux, with South Korea, Australia, and China at various degrees of engagement. In conversation with Japan Program Director Yuki Tatsumi, CIGS Research Director Kunihiko Miyake will share insights into […]
The Road Ahead: U.S.-Pakistan Relations and Regional Dynamics in 2023
A discussion with Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Masood Khan looking ahead to U.S.-Pakistan relations and broader regional dynamics in 2023. Moderated by South Asia Director Elizabeth Threlkeld, the discussion will focus on areas of opportunity and tension in the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, the impact of economic, security, and climate developments in Pakistan, and […]
Linking Renewable Energy and River Conservation: Delivering on Vietnam’s Climate Commitments
Vietnam’s ambitious climate commitments to avoid new coal plants and transition towards clean energy are a notable departure from previous energy plans. As the government of Vietnam reviews energy targets and the role of electricity imports, policymakers have an opportunity to minimize future impacts to the Mekong Delta through selective and strategic energy sector engagement […]
Voices from Japan: Japan’s National Security Strategy in the Era of Strategic Competition
Featured Speaker Nobukatsu Kanehara, Professor, Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science, Doshisha University Nobukatsu Kanehara is a former senior diplomat of Japan. He was Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary in the second Abe administration from 2012 to 2019, as well as the first deputy secretary-general of the National Security Secretariat from 2013 to 2019. He […]
Carnegie Nuclear Policy Conference: New Challenges to Strategic Stability in the China-India-Pakistan Nuclear Competition
Panelists Beenish Pervaiz, Doctoral Candidate, Brown University Sylvia Mishra, Senior Nuclear Policy Associate, Institute for Security and Technology and Nonresident Fellow, Stimson Tong Zhao, Senior Fellow, Nuclear Policy Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Moderated by Elizabeth Threlkeld, Director, South Asia Program, Stimson Center
North Korea: Is Denuclearization Dead?
Recent discourse on North Korea has suggested that the United States abandon the goal of denuclearization and focus instead on arms control. This panel will examine the pros and cons of such a move for future negotiations with Pyongyang as well as the implications for non-proliferation in Northeast Asia. Featured Speakers Moderated by