Kei Koga
@k-since2024.bsky.social
Assoc Prof @NTU, Singapore; Non-Res Fellow @NBR; Research Committee Member @RIPS, Japan; IR, Int’l Sec, Int’l/Regional Institutions, Indo-Pacific, ASEAN, Japan
NBR nonresident fellow Kei Koga @k-since2024.bsky.social is quoted in CNBC on the retreat of Japanese companies from China: www.cnbc.com/2026/10/05/j...
‘Unwelcome and unsafe’: Why Japanese companies are retreating from China at a historic rate
Japanese companies are leaving China at record pace, as a diplomatic freeze and a slowing economy force businesses to reassess their presence.
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Just published: “FOIP 3.0” in East Asian Policy (Open Access)! worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/...
East Asian Policy
East Asian Policy examines and evaluates recent political, economic, societal, legal, cultural and foreign-policy trends in East Asia.
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📖 Don't miss the runner up articles for the #BJPIR John Peterson Best Article Prize for 2025! ‘Tactical hedging as coalition-building signal: The evolution of Quad and AUKUS in the Indo-Pacific’ by @k-since2024.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/6KHm8HW @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
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I’m delighted that my article, “Tactical hedging as coalition-building signal” has been selected as a runner-up article for the 2025 BJPIR John Peterson Best Article Prize! Many thanks to the editors, judges, and BJPIR for this!!
BJPIR@bjpir.bsky.social · 2mo ago📖 Don't miss the runner up articles for the #BJPIR John Peterson Best Article Prize for 2025! ‘Tactical hedging as coalition-building signal: The evolution of Quad and AUKUS in the Indo-Pacific’ by @k-since2024.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/6KHm8HW @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
Pleased to share our new publication, "Indonesia's Search for Network Centrality in the Indo-Pacific" (Global Policy, 2026) with my former NTU student, Claire! doi.org/10.1111/1758...
Indonesia's Search for Network Centrality in the Indo‐Pacific
This article examines the evolution of Indonesia's Indo-Pacific policy through the lenses of tactical hedging and network centrality. It argues that, since Marty Natalegawa's 2013 proposal for an Ind...
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The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) has just published a book review roundtable on Japan’s Grand Strategy: Liminal Power in an Uncertain World. Book review roundtable: www.nbr.org/publication/...
Saori N. Katada and Kei Koga’s Japan’s Grand Strategy: Liminal Power in an Uncertain World | The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
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As the U.S. marked its 250th anniversary, @9dashline.com invited @kristigovella.bsky.social, Jagannath Panda, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Alfred Gerstl, & Lai-Ha Chan to analyze how a changing U.S. foreign policy & regional minilateralism are reshaping Indo-Pacific geopolitics. https://bit.ly/4fgZudP
Future of the Liberal International Order in the Indo-Pacific
As the US marks its 250th anniversary, we invite several key experts to analyse how a changing US foreign policy and regional minilateralism are reshaping Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
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📝 One of the most cited #openaccess articles in #BJPIR: 'Tactical hedging as coalition-building signal: The evolution of Quad and AUKUS in the Indo-Pacific' by Kei Koga 🔗 buff.ly/Xegq8WO @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
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One day to SEASIA 2026! seasia2026.com We look forward to three days of keynote addresses, panels, roundtables, and conversations on Southeast Asia’s changing futures. See you soon at the School of Social Sciences, NTU Singapore!
Just published a brief commentary in 9DashLine on the future of the liberal international order in the Indo-Pacific. I discuss the implications of the declining US role, and how US allies and partners are responding. www.9dashline.com/article/in-f...
Future of the Liberal International Order in the Indo-Pacific
As the US marks its 250th anniversary, we invite several key experts to analyse how a changing US foreign policy and regional minilateralism are reshaping Indo-Pacific geopolitics.
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SEASIA 2026 reminder: The registration deadline for participants whose papers have been accepted is tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you at SEASIA 2026 on July 8–10.https://seasia2026.com/
Delighted to share my comments on Prime Minister Takaichi’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” vision—FOIP 3.0—on NHK WORLD-JAPAN on May 29, 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5JJ...
As the Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore, I am delighted to share my comments with NHK WORLD-JAPAN on what to expect from this year’s forum amid growing strategic uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific. | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
Defense officials from Asia, other regions to open security conference on Friday | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Defense officials from Asia, the United States, Europe and other regions are set to open a security conference in Singapore following a US-China summit earlier this month.
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Glad to contribute my comments to The Straits Times on Japan-Philippines relations, maritime security cooperation, and the broader implications for regional stability in the Indo-Pacific! www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia...
Philippines, Japan launch security and border talks
Philippines and Japan begin negotiations on an intelligence-sharing pact and maritime border delimitation amid China's growing regional assertiveness. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at strai...
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The 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 marks a significant milestone as it comes to Singapore for the very first time in its 6-edition history - hosted in collaboration between the NTU School of Social Sciences and the Consortium for Southeast Asian Studies in Asia (SEASIA).
Looking forward to speaking at UC San Diego GPS on U.S.-Japan relations and Japan’s Indo-Pacific grand strategy! (4pm on June 9, 2026 [PDT]) We’ll discuss Japan’s evolving FOIP and regional order in an uncertain Indo-Pacific. gps-ucsd.zohobackstage.com/USJapanrelat...
U.S.-Japan Relations and Japan’s Indo-Pacific Grand Strategy
Join us to hear how new challenges to Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy under Trump 2.0 are reshaping Tokyo’s security and geoeconomic policies.
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NBR nonresident fellow Kei Koga @k-since2024.bsky.social is quoted in a Deutsche Welle story on how Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center. p.dw.com/p/5DJOF?at_m...
Japan pivots Indo-Pacific strategy toward Southeast Asia
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a visit to Vietnam to update Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, putting energy security, critical minerals and ASEAN resilience at its center.
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Japan’s “Updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific” resonates with the concept of “strategic empowerment,” emphasizing the importance of regional states’ independence and autonomy in navigating an increasingly complex Indo-Pacific order. www.academia.edu/121592594/St...
Made some comments on the new FOIP and Southeast Asia. Thanks to @markscogan.bsky.social (Mark S. Cogan)for the update!
Mark S. Cogan@markscogan.bsky.social · 6mo agoHad some comments (with @k-since2024.bsky.social) in this @davidhutt.bsky.social piece for @deutschewelle.dw.com on #Takaichi’s Southeast Asia visit. #Japan #FOIP www.dw.com/en/japan-piv...
Thank you very much to the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore, for organizing the book talk on Japan’s Grand Strategy in an Uncertain World. I would like to offer my particular thanks to Guo Fang for organizing the event and to Lam Peng Er for chairing the session!
Jeremy's review of Saori Katada and @k-since2024.bsky.social 's "Japan’s Grand Strategy Liminal Power in an Uncertain World" (OUP, 2026) discusses this "theoretical interrogation of past and present" regarding Japan's foreign policy since 1868. newdiplomatichistory.org/japans-grand...
Japan’s Grand Strategy
Saori Katada and Kei Koga, Japan’s Grand Strategy Liminal Power in an Uncertain World. Oxford Studies in Grand Strategy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2026. Pp. xviii and 283. £99. Reviewed by J…
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“Co-creation” has emerged as a key concept in Japan’s engagement with ASEAN. In our discussion, Angeline and I explored how this idea can be applied to AI cooperation, highlighting the possibilities and challenges of a Japan-ASEAN vision for “co-creating” AI. fulcrum.sg/japan-aseans...
Japan-ASEAN’s vision for “Co-Creating” AI | FULCRUM
Amid growing Sino-US rivalry and technological bifurcation, Japan and ASEAN should work together on “co-creating” AI models which are more inclusive.
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Great to be collaborating with William again! fulcrum.sg/sino-japan-s...
Sino-Japan Spat: Triple Dilemma Needs Trust-Building ASEAN Response | FULCRUM
China has been trying to get Southeast Asian countries to take its side in Beijing’s spat with Japan. ASEAN needs to impress on China that it has a more nuanced view of Japan.
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Delighted to contribute my thoughts on Japan’s diplomacy in the context of a rapidly evolving international strategic environment in CNA’s "When Titans Clash" series. Many thanks to Pearl for including me alongside such a distinguished group of experts! www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlZW...
How do ASEAN’s SPs and CSPs work? My new article addresses this question in the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs (2026)! [Open Access] journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
ASEAN's Institutional Strategic Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific - Kei Koga, 2026
How has ASEAN developed its strategic relationships with external partners in the Indo-Pacific through strategic partnerships (SPs) and comprehensive strategic ...
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東京科学大学で4月30日（木）に片田先生と『日本のグランド・ストラテジー：不確実な世界における「境界国家」』のブックトークを行います。 国際秩序やインド太平洋をめぐる動きと日本の戦略について議論します。一般公開ですので、ご関心のある方はぜひご参加ください！ 講演情報はこちら：https://initiative.ifs.isct.ac.jp/event/pid1732/ 参加登録はこちら：https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8ykJH804HOevYuOTZimJaYwo9wMWj0nBQlAbSZG5wrznvtw/viewform
Just published!: “The Dynamics of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ in the Indo-Pacific”--a translated version of my article in Gaiko (Jan./Feb. 2026). www.japanpolicyforum.jp/topics/diplo...
The Dynamics of the “Coalition of the Willing” in the Indo-Pacific
Movements toward diplomatic diversification are advancing among US allies. What possibilities are presented by various minilateral frameworks?
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I shared some comments on CNA’s East Asia Today on the recent Japan–Canada Summit and the evolving role of middle-power partnerships. Thanks for the invitation! www.youtube.com/watch?si=j5m...
Canada seeks stronger ties with Japan as Carney pushes ‘middle-power’ strategy
YouTube video by CNA
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📝 Don't miss one of our most cited #openaccess #BJPIR articles! 'Tactical hedging as coalition-building signal: The evolution of Quad and AUKUS in the Indo-Pacific' by @k-since2024.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/XkbvXYF @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
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Pleased to share that our book, Japan’s Grand Strategy: Liminal Power in an Uncertain World (OUP, 2026), is finally out!!! Tracing the evolution of Japan’s grand strategy from Meiji to today. academic.oup.com/book/62240
