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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).

The National Bureau of Asian Research @nbr.org · 6mo ago

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...

Mark S. Cogan@markscogan.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Made some comments on the new FOIP and Southeast Asia. Thanks to @markscogan.bsky.social (Mark S. Cogan)for the update!

Had 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...

New Diplomatic History network @ndh-network.bsky.social · 7mo ago

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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