Symposium
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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.
With the upcoming NATO Summit set to take place in The Hague, this symposium will bring together experts to discuss NATO's current situation, its role, and future cooperation between NATO and Japan, etc.
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 16:30 – 18:00 JST / 09:30 – 11:00 CEST
Format: Hybrid (Livestreaming via Zoom)
Speakers:
- Moderator: Prof. Yuichi Hosoya, Faculty of Law, Keio University
- Panelist: Prof. Yoko Iwama, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
- Panelist: Prof. Michito Tsuruoka, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University
- 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
Language: English (Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation)
Registration: Please sign up for the Zoom-Livestream here by Monday, June 16.
