The Japan Institute of International Affairs

[Next Week] JIIA Lunchtime Webinar
“Understanding the Strait of Hormuz and International Law in One Hour” [June 18, 12:00 (JST)]
https://x.gd/N1C5T
Speaker: Prof. James Kraska (U.S. Naval War College)
Commentator: Seiya Eifuku (NIDS)

JIIA Lunchtime Webinar: “Understanding the Strait of Hormuz and International Law in One Hour” | Events | The Japan Institute of International Affairs 日本国際問題研究所のイベントをご覧いただけます。

As economic interdependence becomes a tool of statecraft, third states face mounting pressure from competing regulatory and economic spheres.
Yoshiaki Takayama, JIIA research fellow:

JIIA Strategic Comments (2026-15) Caught in the Crossfire: The Weaponization of Economic Interdependence and the Rise of Strategic Litmus Tests | Research Findings | The Japan Institute of International Affairs 日本国際問題研究所の研究成果の内容をご覧いただけます。当研究所は、わが国における国際問題の科学的研究の中心たるべく、吉田茂元首相の提唱で設立された政策シンクタンクです。

[JIIA Strategic Comment] Visiting Research Fellow Kenichi Kawasaki analyzes the economic effects and strategic significance of a Japan–MERCOSUR Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

JIIA Strategic Comments (2026-13) The Economic Impacts of the Japan-MERCOSUR EPA | Research Findings | The Japan Institute of International Affairs 日本国際問題研究所の研究成果の内容をご覧いただけます。当研究所は、わが国における国際問題の科学的研究の中心たるべく、吉田茂元首相の提唱で設立された政策シンクタンクです。

[JIIA Strategic Comments]
At the NPT Review Conference currently being held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Ms. Takahata, the research fellow of CDAST, examines the importance of preserving the moratorium on nuclear testing.

JIIA Strategic Comments (2026-14) Preserving the Nuclear Test Moratorium at the NPT Review Conference | Research Findings | The Japan Institute of International Affairs 日本国際問題研究所の研究成果の内容をご覧いただけます。当研究所は、わが国における国際問題の科学的研究の中心たるべく、吉田茂元首相の提唱で設立された政策シンクタンクです。

CDAST will host a side event of the IGEP at the NPT Review Conference in NY. The session will be moderated by our Director, Dr. Akiyama. All conference participants are welcome to attend.

Date& Time : April 27, 2026 13:15 - 14:30
Venue: UN Headquarters, Conference Room 12

April 27 (Mon), 14:00–15:30:

Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, will speak at a webinar hosted by the Japan Institute of International Affairs.

For details and registration, please see here.

“Securing Subsea Cables and Critical Infrastructure: Baltic Sea Lessons and Japanese Perspectives on Global Connectivity Security” －Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia at JIIA－ | Events | The Japan Institute of. 日本国際問題研究所のイベントをご覧いただけます。

The latest paper by Timothée Albessard , Special Research Fellow at our CDST,JIIA, has been published in The Washington Quarterly: “More Is Not Better: The Risks of a US Nuclear Buildup for Extended Deterrence.”

https://lnky.jp/k8YTEZP

【Latest JIIA Strategic Comment】
”Analyzing allegations of a Chinese nuclear test”
https://lnky.jp/GdxLsHj

Our Research Fellow Shigeru Osugi examines US claims, China’s denial, and data from the CTBT International Monitoring System.

JIIA Strategic Comments (2026-5) Allegations of a Chinese Nuclear Test | Rese... 日本国際問題研究所の研究成果の内容をご覧いただけます。当研究所は、わが国における国際問題の科学的研究の中心たるべく、吉田茂元首相の提唱で設立された政策シンクタンクです。

"The US-Israel Attack on Iran and the Realignment of the Middle East Order: A New Phase of Regime Change and Regional Security"
https://lnky.jp/UuZX2N4

Please click here for JIIA Strategic Comments by Koichi Nakagawa, Adjunct Fellow, JIIA.

JIIA Strategic Comments (2026-8) The US-Israel Attack on Iran and the Realign... 日本国際問題研究所の研究成果の内容をご覧いただけます。当研究所は、わが国における国際問題の科学的研究の中心たるべく、吉田茂元首相の提唱で設立された政策シンクタンクです。