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The Japan Memo is a monthly podcast series that analyses why Japan matters in today’s regional and global geopolitical landscape. In each episode, Robert Ward of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Japan Chair Programme, will bring in strategists, experts and practitioners from around the world to examine how Japan is using its diplomatic, economic and military tools to achiev... more

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Robert Ward hosts Goto Shihoko, Senior Fellow for Indo-Pacific Affairs at the Mansfield Foundation, and Eto Naoko, Professor at Gakushuin University and Senior Fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics, for a timely discussion on Japan–US–China economi... more

Robert Ward hosts Dr Chijiwa Yasuaki, Chief, International Conflict Division, National Institute for Defence Studies (NIDS), Ministry of Defence, Dr Jennifer Lind, Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth, and Dr Sayuri Romei,... more

Robert Ward hosts Sakata Yasuyo, Professor of International Relations at Kanda University, Victor Cha, President of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and Jung-H... more

In this special edition of Japan Memo Season 5, Robert Ward reports from Singapore on the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.

Joining him is Professor Jimbo Ken, Managing Director of the International House of Japan, President of the Asia Pacific Initiat... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Chijiwa Yasuaki
Chief at the International Conflict Division at NIDS
National Institute for Defence Studies, Japan
Episode: The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War: the evolution of Japan’s post-war defence policy
Dr. Jennifer Lind
Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Episode: The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War: the evolution of Japan’s post-war defence policy
Dr. Sayuri Romei
Senior Fellow in the GMF Indo-Pacific Program
German Marshall Fund
Episode: The 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War: the evolution of Japan’s post-war defence policy
Sakata Yasuyo
Professor of International Relations at Kanda University of International Studies specializing in Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia.
Kanda University of International Studies
Episode: The 60th anniversary of normalisation of Japan-South Korea diplomatic relations with Professor Sakata Yasuyo, Professor Victor Cha and Professor Jung-Hoon Lee
Victor Cha
President of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at CSIS, with a distinguished government record.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: The 60th anniversary of normalisation of Japan-South Korea diplomatic relations with Professor Sakata Yasuyo, Professor Victor Cha and Professor Jung-Hoon Lee
Jung-Hoon Lee
Dean and Professor of International Relations at Yonsei University, with roles in human rights and national security.
Yonsei University
Episode: The 60th anniversary of normalisation of Japan-South Korea diplomatic relations with Professor Sakata Yasuyo, Professor Victor Cha and Professor Jung-Hoon Lee
Jimbo Ken
Managing Director of the International House of Japan and Professor at Keio University
Keio University
Episode: Key takeaways from the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue with Professor Jimbo Ken
Hosoya Yuichi
Professor of International Politics at Keio University and Director of Keio Center for Strategy
Keio University
Episode: Deepening Japan–UK relations with Professor Hosoya Yuichi, Professor Yee Kuang Heng, and Fenella McGerty
Yee Kuang Heng
Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy and Director of the Security Studies Unit at the Institute for Future Initiatives, University of Tokyo
University of Tokyo
Episode: Deepening Japan–UK relations with Professor Hosoya Yuichi, Professor Yee Kuang Heng, and Fenella McGerty

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Robert Ward
Host and Director of Geoeconomics and Strategy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).

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#86
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#199
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Deepening Japan–UK relations with Professor Hosoya Yuichi, Professor Yee Kuang Heng, and Fenella McGerty
Q: How do you think Japan and the UK can work together to maintain and promote the free and open international economic order?
Yuichi emphasized that the partnership between Japan and the UK can play a critical role in creating a solid free trade block in the region, especially in light of the US's position on free trade.
Deepening Japan–UK relations with Professor Hosoya Yuichi, Professor Yee Kuang Heng, and Fenella McGerty
Q: How do you think the UK's Indo-Pacific diplomatic strategy is developing under Prime Minister Starmer?
Fenella observed that despite initial concerns, the UK government has reaffirmed commitments to its Indo-Pacific strategy, with ongoing diplomatic engagement and military initiatives.
Deepening Japan–UK relations with Professor Hosoya Yuichi, Professor Yee Kuang Heng, and Fenella McGerty
Q: How do you think Japan-UK diplomatic relations have evolved in recent years?
Yuichi noted that Japan-UK relations have never been stronger and friendly, underscoring the need for collaboration amid a changing international landscape influenced by unpredictability and authoritarianism.
Key takeaways from the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue with Professor Jimbo Ken
Q: How does the dialogue's discussions reflect the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China?
Despite China's lack of formal representation, discussions about its influence and military presence permeated the dialogue, reflecting its role in regional security dynamics.
Key takeaways from the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue with Professor Jimbo Ken
Q: What were the overarching themes from the dialogue?
This year's dialogue highlighted geopolitical segmentation and the U.S.'s expectation for allies to contribute more, moving towards a model of hierarchical sharing rather than shared leadership.

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This podcast provides in-depth discussions on Japan's pivotal role in the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on its diplomatic, economic, and military strategies. Each episode features a range of esteemed experts and scholars who analyze diverse topics from Japan's international relationships to its strategic goals in response to regional challenges. Listeners can expect to hear insights on crucial issues such as minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific, Japan's security policies, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and Japan's interactions with emerging powers like China and Russia. The unique combination of expert perspectives and topical analysis makes it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in international relations and Japan's place with... more

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