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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.
Against the backdrop of the 2025 NATO Summit, the symposium brought together experts to discuss NATO's current situation, its role, and future cooperation between NATO and Japan and other partners.
The seminar was followed by a networking event.
Agenda
16:30 Opening remarks
Paul Linnarz, Country Representative Japan / Director of Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS), KAS Japan
16:35 Introduction
Prof. Yuichi Hosoya, Faculty of Law, Keio University
16:45 Remarks and Panel discussion
- 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
Q&A session
18:00 Wrap-up