The Japan Institute of International Affairs: JIIA

Over more than half a century, JIIA has put forward ideas and information analysis by conducting studies/research on Japan’s foreign policy and security.

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On Jan 29th-30th, JIIA successfully held The 6th Tokyo Global Dialogue.

Videos are being uploaded on our Youtube.
https://t.co/COW7ETfTc4

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Our Research Fellow Timothée Albessard has published a new paper with the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).
Timothée Albessard, Le Japon face à l’arme nucléaire. Entre dissuasion élargie et dilemmes normatifs ("Japan and Nuclear Weapons: Between Extended Deterrence and Normative Dilemmas"), IFRI, July 17, 2026.
Read the paper here: https://t.co/oF1ofRk5FK

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[TGD7 Coming Soon!]
The Tokyo Global Dialogue is just around the corner!
https://t.co/L10ceHdIwK

Join us online and watch all sessions from anywhere in the world.
If you haven’t registered yet, sign up today!
For more information, please visit our website.

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[TGD7 Coming Soon!]
The 7th Tokyo Global Dialogue (TGD7)
Date: Jul 15 (Wed) – 16 (Thu)
Theme: Steering the Global Order in Turbulent Times: Division, Competition, Cooperation

The speakers for each session of TGD7, hosted by the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), have been confirmed!
Anyone can watch online, so we look forward to your participation.
For program details and registration, please visit the link below.
⇒ https://t.co/SahWa6zENk

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【Latest JIIA Strategic Comment】
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Asia’s Energy Resilience ― POWERR Asia and AZEC 2.0: Japan’s New Regional Strategy —
https://t.co/gUuslQ9ev9
Takio Yamada, Executive Director of JIIA Center for Global Outreach and Ambassador for the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), examines this issue.

The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have had profound consequences for Asian countries, most of which depend heavily on the Middle East for their energy supplies. Against this backdrop, Japan has launched the POWERR Asia (Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience Asia) initiative and announced its intention to evolve the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) into “AZEC 2.0.”

This article examines the birth of POWERR Asia in response to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the evolution of AZEC into AZEC2.0, and the strategic significance these two initiatives hold for the region and the broader international community.

#POWERRAsia
#AZEC
#AZEC2_0
#EnergyResilience
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#CGO

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⚠ Caution: Beware of Fraudulent Messages Impersonating JIIA

Please be aware of fraudulent emails and social media messages impersonating the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA).
Recently, there have been reports of suspicious messages falsely claiming to be from JIIA, requesting personal information, confirmations, or registration.
JIIA communicates only through official email domains and contact information listed on its official website.
If you receive an unfamiliar or suspicious message, do not open attachments, click on links, or reply.
If you are uncertain about the authenticity of a message, please contact JIIA directly through its official channels.

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[June 18th, This Thursday] JIIA Lunchtime Webinar: “Understanding the Strait of Hormuz and International Law in One Hour”
https://t.co/nlGGGxoLwg
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the world's crude oil transport. The situation is now shifting significantly, with reports of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, and the questions of international law surrounding these waters are drawing attention.
This webinar is designed for those with no prior background in international law. Professor James Kraska of the U.S. Naval War College, a leading authority on the international law of the sea, will offer a clear and accessible one-hour explanation.

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[Next Week] JIIA Lunchtime Webinar
“Understanding the Strait of Hormuz and International Law in One Hour” [June 18, 12:00 (JST)]
https://t.co/sdA7mOE5Af
Speaker: Prof. James Kraska (U.S. Naval War College)
Commentator: Seiya Eifuku (NIDS)

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As economic interdependence becomes a tool of statecraft, third states face mounting pressure from competing regulatory and economic spheres.
Yoshiaki Takayama, JIIA research fellow: https://t.co/XtUjy9zFz0

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[JIIA Strategic Comment]
Visiting Research Fellow Kenichi Kawasaki analyzes the economic effects and strategic significance of a Japan–MERCOSUR Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
https://t.co/2SenyGzvSI ←

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軍縮・科学技術センターはNYで開催中のNPT運用検討会議に関する緊急ウェビナー第3回を開催します。

日時：5月16日　21:00-21:45 (JST)
詳細：https://t.co/kcuRI1JIHu

秋山信将当センター長、西田充長崎大教授、向和歌奈亜細亜大准教授が、現地から最新情報をお伝えします！

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At the NPT Review Conference currently being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Ms. Takahata, the research fellow of CDAST, examines the importance of preserving the moratorium on nuclear testing.
https://t.co/l3dEYmYXQp ←

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CDAST will host a side event of the IGEP at the NPT Review Conference in NY. The session will be moderated by our Director, Dr. Akiyama. All conference participants are welcome to attend.

Date& Time : April 27, 2026 13:15 - 14:30
Venue: UN Headquarters, Conference Room 12

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東京科学大学よりブックトークイベントのご案内です。
著者・講演者の片田さおり・南カリフォルニア大学教授/国問研・客員研究員が登壇されます。

4月30日（木）18:30–20:30/東京科学大学 大岡山キャンパス（＋Zoomウェビナー）

https://t.co/sKl0LPKTbp

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April 27 (Mon), 14:00–15:30:

Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, will speak at a webinar hosted by the Japan Institute of International Affairs.

For details and registration, please see here.
https://t.co/YgMxXApcmV

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The latest paper by Timothée Albessard @timalbessard9, Special Research Fellow at our CDST,JIIA, has been published in The Washington Quarterly: “More Is Not Better: The Risks of a US Nuclear Buildup for Extended Deterrence.”

https://t.co/2ur70TeJEO

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【Latest JIIA Strategic Comment】
”Analyzing allegations of a Chinese nuclear test”
https://t.co/MjJZM3GTP4

Our Research Fellow Shigeru Osugi examines US claims, China’s denial, and data from the CTBT International Monitoring System.

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"The US-Israel Attack on Iran and the Realignment of the Middle East Order: A New Phase of Regime Change and Regional Security"
https://t.co/umA86NPR3C

Please click here for JIIA Strategic Comments by Koichi Nakagawa, Adjunct Fellow, JIIA.

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JIIA and the Stratbase Institute will co-host a symposium titled “Safeguarding the Maritime Domain for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific” on March 6, 2026 in Makati City, Philippines. The symposium will be live-streamed on Zoom.
For more information : https://t.co/Fws8UIr6Lz ←

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【Event】
Now open for registration: The 3rd IGEP Webinar — “Towards a World Without Nuclear Weapons.” Join us!

Time & Date: Feb. 20 11:30-13:00 JST (Feb. 19, 21:30-23:00 EST)
Adomission: Free

Online Register from here : https://t.co/4LXwxwFfQM ←