JIIA is engaged in a range of research on international political, economic and security issues such as global power shifts, nuclear non-proliferation, regional integration, terrorism and energy. Our research focuses on policy analysis and recommendations as well as the dissemination of information to stimulate informed public debate. Our study groups/taskforces bring together distinguished scholars and practitioners for one- to three-year periods of intense research, and their findings are presented in reports and publications as well as in public forums often highlighted by the media.
Ongoing Projects (FY2023-2025)
1. Current security risks in the Asia-Oceania region
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- Traditional security risks
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- Risks of North Korea's nuclear and missile buildup
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- China and maritime interests/order
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- Risks in new domains (space, cyberspace, etc.)
2. Desirable international economic environment based on Japan's strengths and vulnerabilities from an economic security perspective
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- Economic security and Japanese diplomacy in an era of international competition
3. Influence of domestic factors in major countries surrounding Japan on international order transition
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- USA
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- China
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- South Korea
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- Russia
Research Outcomes (-FY2022)
A. Japan's rule-making strategy in a transition period of international order- China's rise and renewed cooperation among Japan, the US, and Europe. (FY2020-2022)
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- China in a "new era" and transformation of the international order
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- Vacillating international order and future of American global leadership
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- Japan-Europe cooperation in the context of US-China hegemonic competition
B. Japan's security in an era of great power competition (FY2020-2022)
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- The Japan-US alliance in an era of great power competition
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- The Korean peninsula and the future of the peninsular order in an"era of great power competition"
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- Russia in an era of great power competition
C. Competition and cooperation in a transforming international order- Recommendations for Japanese foreign policy to rebuild global governance (FY2020-2022)
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- Economic-Security Linkages
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- Global Issues
D. Beyond US-China relations: and Indo-Pacific strategy for Japan as a "cornerstone state" in building a free and open regional order (FY2020-2022)
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- Indo-Pacific
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- The Middle East and Africa
A-1: The Trump Administration's Foreign Policy and Japan-US Relations
A-2: China's Foreign Policy and Other Countries' China Policies
B. Bottom-up Review of Security Policy (FY2017-2019)
B-1: Bottom-up Review (Security Research)
B-2: Korean Peninsula in an 'Age of Uncertainty' and Japan's Foreign / Security Policy
C-1: World Economy (FY2017-2019)
C-2: Global Risk (FY2017-2019)
Subgroup (2) Analysis of Populism and Demographic Shift (Immigrant and Refugee) Issues
D-1: Rule of Law in the Indo-Pacific: Japan's foreign policy for enhancing global public goods (FY2017-2019)
Japan-US Kanazawa Conference:"Young Experts Summit on China to 2030"(December 11-14, 2015)
[Project Report] "US-Japan Relations and Southeast Asia: Meeting Regional Demands"
Major developments in the US and China and US-China relations amidst turmoil in the international order (FY2015-2016)
Ⅰ. Domestic factors influencing US foreign policy
Ⅱ. China's domestic situation and foreign policy
Ⅲ. US-China relations and international relations surrounding the US and China
Ⅱ. Japan's security and comprehensive analysis of circumstances on the Korean Peninsula
Ⅲ. Current Situation in the Middle East and the new regional order
Issues Facing the Rule of Law in the Indo-Pacific and Maritime Security (Country Profile) (FY2015-2016)
Ⅰ. International Law Research Group (International Rule Review Group)
Ⅱ. Regional Research Group (Country-specific Policy Research Group)
New developments in the Asia-Pacific's post-TPP economic order - Acceleration of inclusive economic partnerships and correspondence analysis of excluded areas (FY2015-2016)
Ⅱ. Examination of Russia's eastward shift
Japan`s Resource Diplomacy and Energy Cooperation (FY2014-2015)
Japan's Territorial Issues and the Historical Understandings of the Concerned Countries - Case Studies on the Senkaku Islands, Takeshima and the Northern Territories - (FY2013)
The Middle East as a Global Strategic Challenge - Outlook in 2030 and Responses(FY2013-2014)
China Risk and Efforts toward Regional Economic Integration(FY2013-2014)
Scenario Planning for the Korean Peninsula(FY2013-2014)
The transformation of Russia's political system and its impact on foreign policy(FY2012)
The future of the Arab Spring(FY2012)
Humanitarian assistance trends in the international community and Japan's role(FY2012)
The security order in Asia (in particular, the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean)(FY2012)
The transformation of Russia's political system and its impact on foreign policy(FY2012)
China during a change of administration: overview of the Hu Jintao era and prospects for the Xi Jinping era(FY2012)
The present and future of regional integration(FY2012)
Arctic governance and Japan's diplomatic strategy(FY2012)
North Korea in 2012(FY2012)
New developments in US domestic and foreign affairs(FY2012)
Japan's International Competitiveness(FY2011)
The Place of Alliances in US Foreign Policy(FY2011)
Medium- to Long-term Prospects for Japan-US-China Relations(FY2011)
Maritime Security and Safety(FY2011)
Energy, Environment and Modernization in Russia(FY2011)
Political Turbulence in the Middle East(FY2011)
The Rise of Emerging Countries and the Future of Global Governance(FY2011)
Atoms for the Sustainable Future - PhaseⅢ(FY2011)
The Place of Alliances in US Foreign Policy(FY2010)
Japan-US Alliance as Public Goods and Japan's Role(FY2010)
Issue-Specific Analysis of Chinese Diplomacy(FY2010)
Energy, Environment and Modernization in Russia(FY2010)
The Middle East Peace Process(FY2010)
The World and Japan's Foreign Policy in the Future: Prospects in 20 Years(FY2010)
Atoms for the Sustainable Future - PhaseⅡ(FY2010)
Infrastructure of American Politics(FY2009)
Issue-Specific Analysis of Chinese Diplomacy(FY2009)
Situations in Iran(FY2009)