Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Japan 287d ago

Amid growing instability in the international situation, including the war in Ukraine, the conflict in Gaza, and the return of the Trump administration, NATO is being called upon to take more strategic action than ever before. In line with this, strengthening cooperation with Japan has become increasingly important. As a member of the IP4 (India-Pacific 4: Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand), Japan has participated in three NATO Summits, signaling a growing expectation for deeper cooperation. In April of this year, Secretary General Rutte also visited Japan. Against the backdrop of the 2025 NATO Summit, this symposium held on June 17 brought together experts to discuss NATO's current situation, its role, and future cooperation between NATO and Japan and other partners. Moderator: Prof. Yuichi Hosoya, Faculty of Law, Keio University Panelist: Prof. Michito Tsuruoka, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University Panelist: Prof. Yoko Iwama, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Panelist: Col. (GS) Ralf Oliver Persicke, Defense Attaché, German Embassy in Japan Panelist: Dr. Scott Harold, Senior Political Scientist, RAND / Professor of Policy Analysis, RAND School of Public Policy --- Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Opening Remarks 00:05:37 – Introduction 00:07:11 – Remarks by Prof. Michito Tsuruoka 00:18:52 – Remarks by Prof. Yoko Iwama 00:29:03 – Remarks by Col. (GS) Ralf Oliver Persicke 00:38:03 – Remarks by Dr. Scott Harold 00:52:36 – Panel Discussion 01:14:55 – Q&A Session ---- All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.