JIIA Center for Global Outreach
（CGO）

Message from the Executive Director

I am Takio Yamada, and it is my honor to assume the position of Executive Director of the newly established Center for Global Outreach (CGO) at The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA).

At present, the international community is confronted with profound challenges. Serious conflicts unfolding across multiple regions, the policy directions of the new US administration, the rise of the Global South, and the acceleration of technological innovation are all injecting both fresh dynamism and considerable complexity into global affairs.

Against this backdrop of fundamental transformation in the international and regional order, JIIA has recognized the imperative for Japan to engage more actively and constructively in addressing global issues. Drawing upon Japan’s accumulated experience and soft power, JIIA established the CGO on October 1, 2025, with the conviction that Japan can and must play a greater role in fostering solutions.

The CGO is dedicated to advancing thought leadership, dialogue, and policy recommendations on pressing global and regional challenges. It will also undertake the proactive dispatch of distinguished Japanese experts overseas, while placing strong emphasis on cultivating the next generation of leaders who will shape the future.

In addition, the CGO will harness digital platforms, including social media and online conference broadcasting, to encourage open dialogue and inclusive participation. Through these efforts, we aspire to foster greater international cooperation and to welcome the widest possible engagement from partners around the world.

Sincerely yours,

Takio Yamada
Executive Director, Center for Global Outreach (CGO)
The Japan Institute of International Affairs

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Movies

Conversation with CGO Executive Director Yamada
"Amplifying Japan's Voice :
The Vision Behind the JIIA Center for Global Outreach"

Conversation with Amb. Sasae, President of JIIA
"Japan’s wisdom shared in the world :
Challenge of the JIIA Center for Global Outreach"

For other videos, please visit the JIIA CGO Channel.

NEWS

28.11.2025　The Inaugural Symposium was held.

On November 17, 2025, The Center for Global Outreach (CGO), Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) held the Inaugural Symposium to celebrate its establishment.
We were pleased to welcome approximately 200 attendees on-site and about 550 participants online. We extend our sincere appreciation to all who joined us.

The symposium featured in-depth discussions that examined global affairs from multiple perspectives—including diplomacy, security, and economics—and explored Japan’s role in an increasingly uncertain international and regional environment.
Participants also actively engaged in the Q&A session, contributing numerous insightful questions and comments.

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10.10.2025　A press conference and the inaugural seminar were held.

On October 1, 2025, The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) held a well-attended press conference to mark the establishment of the Center for Global Outreach (CGO) with the participation of numerous members of the press and a lively Q&A session. Following the press conference, JIIA President Kenichiro Sasae delivered opening remarks, while CGO Executive Director Takio Yamada briefed attendees on the purpose behind the CGO’s establishment. A seminar featuring three JIIA CGO Fellows was also conducted, during which enthusiastic discussions with participants took place.You can view footage from the event at the below.

(*Japanese version only)

JIIA Center for Global Outreach（CGO）