Japan's national security strategy in a changing era
The year 2022 was a watershed year for Japanese security strategy. In December of that year, the Kishida administration approved three new strategic documents, which outlined an array of new defence policies: the National Security Strategy (NSS), the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and the Defense Buildup Program.
In this seminar, Professor Yoko Iwama will explain the historical development of Japan's security policy as well as the drastically changing environment in East Asia. How has Japan perceived these changes and what are the responses? She will explore the changes as well as its implications.
Speaker
Dr. Yoko Iwama is Professor of National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS). She graduated from Kyoto University and earned her PhD in Law at the University. Having served as Special Assistant of the Japanese Embassy in Germany (1998-2000), and Associate Professor at GRIPS (2000), she was appointed Professor at GRIPS in 2009.
Her specialty is international security and European diplomatic history centering on NATO, Germany, and nuclear strategy. She has served on numerous government committees including the Council on Reconstruction of a Legal Basis for Security (2006-7, 2013-14).
The ANU Japan Institute Seminar Series showcases cutting-edge research by leading and emerging scholars based primarily in Australia and Japan. It aims to promote networking among Japan Studies scholars in the two countries and will feature innovative research on the bilateral relationship.
The virtual seminar series will run in 10-week blocks over the two semesters of the academic year (from 2021 to 2023), and will subsequently be made available online for public viewing. Join our mailing list to receive updates and reminders ahead of each seminar.
The virtual seminars will take place from:
- 5-6PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
- 4-5PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
- 3-4PM Singapore Standard Time (STST)
After 1 October, with Australian Eastern Daylight Time
- 5-6PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
- 3-4PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
- 2-3PM Singapore Standard Time (STST)
