
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 51 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsBusiness | |||

Robert Ward hosts Ogi Hirohito, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics; Ito Ayano, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ITO Strategy Company; and Tom Corben, Research Fellow at the United States Studies Centre. They discuss the inc... more
Robert Ward hosts Yamashita Yukari, Managing Director at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ), and Stephen Stapczynski, Asia Energy Team Leader at Bloomberg News, for an in-depth discussion on the current state and future direction of Japa... more
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
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Focusing on Japan's relevance in the global and regional geopolitical landscape, episodes tackle a diverse range of topics surrounding diplomacy, economics, and military strategies. Expert guests provide insights into contemporary issues, including energy security, economic relations with major global powers, defense policies, and Japan's strategic alliances. Highlighting its unique position, the series often explores Japan's balance between historical sentiments and urgent security challenges, particularly in light of rising tensions with countries like China and Russia. The podcast is likely to resonate with listeners keen on international relations, defense strategies, and economic policies, offering valuable perspectives for both enthus... more
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1. Ogi Hirohito
2. Ito Ayano
3. Tom Corben
4. Yamashita Yukari
5. Stephen Stapczynski
6. Goto Shihoko
7. Professor Eto Naoko
8. Dr. Chijiwa Yasuaki
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