Directorate for Research and Programs

About the Directorate for Research and Programs

At the institute, we develop analyses and policy recommendations that support the planning and formulation of foreign and security policies in response to the demands of the times through a variety of research initiatives.

Research Projects for
Fiscal Years 2023–2025

Ongoing Projects (FY2023-2025)

1. Current security risks in the Asia-Oceania region

Ⅰ Traditional security risks
Ⅱ Risks of North Korea’s nuclear and missile buildup
Ⅲ China and maritime interests/order
Ⅳ Risks in new domains (space, cyberspace, etc.)

2. Desirable international economic environment based on Japan's strengths and vulnerabilities from an economic security perspective

Ⅰ Economic security and Japanese diplomacy in an era of international competition

3. Influence of domestic factors in major countries surrounding Japan on international order transition

Ⅰ USA
Ⅱ China
Ⅲ South Korea
Ⅳ Russia