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The Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between Japan and the United States of America (the Japan-US Security Treaty) as well as the alliance relations based thereon have been cornerstones of post-war Japanese foreign policy. Japan and the US share the fundamental values and philosophies of freedom and democracy and are members of the liberal international order. They also possess both the will and the capacity to contribute to a more prosperous and secure world. JIIA conducts various research projects on US domestic politics and foreign policies as well as on Japan-US relations that provide useful inputs for policy makers, practitioners and researchers.

Research Projects

JIIA is engaged in a range of research on international and global issues. Our research emphasizes policy analysis and recommendation as well as the dissemination of information to stimulate informed public debate.

Ongoing Projects

The present and future of regional integration(FY2012)

New developments in US domestic and foreign affairs(FY2012)

Research Outcomes

Medium- to Long-term Prospects for Japan-US-China Relations(FY2011)

Report:(Japanese only)

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Column / Keyword / Other Papers

Special Contribution to KOKUSAI MONDAI (INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS) Sep 2012 Issue titled "U.S. Policy Toward the Korean Peninsula: Accomplishments and Future Challenges" Scott Snyder, Senior Fellow for Korea Studies, Council on Foreign Relations.(2012-09-14)

Special Contribution to KOKUSAI MONDAI (INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS) Jan-Feb 2012 Issue titled "Recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake -Toward a Japan More Open to the World -" IOKIBE Makoto, President, National Defense Academy of Japan

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AJISS-Commentary

AJISS-Commentary is an occasional op-ed type publication. It aims to present a variety of Japanese views on international relations to international intellectuals interested in Japanese external policy.

No.171
Prime Minister Abe and President Obama Can Strengthen the Alliance - Fumiaki Kubo 19 February 2013

No.170
The Case for Japan's Energy Strategy after the Shale Revolution - Naoatsu Aoyama 30 January 2013

No.162
JAPANESE RESPONSES TO THE 3RD ARMITAGE-NYE REPORT - Takashi Kawakami 9 October 2012

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JIIA Forum / Symposium

JIIA organizes some 30 forums annually in which we invites distinguished speakers from Japan and abroad to address germane issues and offer insights on international relations and Japanese foreign policy.

[Recent Forum / Symposium on Americas]

JIIA Forum "TPP and Growth Strategies in the Asia-Pacific from the Perspective of Economic Outocomes Analysis"#1(open access)
(2013-03-19)

JIIA Forum "TPP and Growth Strategies in the Asia-Pacific from the Perspective of Economic Outocomes Analysis"#2(open access)
(2013-03-19)

JIIA Public Forum "Deepening Japan-US-India Security Cooperation"
Co-organaized by Okazaki Institute, Grant: Center for Global Partnerships, the Japan Foundation, and the Suntory Foundation
(2013-03-07)

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International Policy Conference

JIIA regularly organizes international conference to exchange opinions and discuss policies. We hold a variety of meetings at which officials, journalists, academics and other foreign-policy specialists debate world affairs.

March 2013

The US-Japan alliance in action: Threats to thwart, opportunities to seize, American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Washington, DC
(13 March 2013)
-SUMMARY(English)
-SUMMARY(Japanese)
-Video streaming(AEI-www.aei.org)