The most consequential development over the past month was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India, from 1 to 3 July 2026. The summit produced 16 formal outcomes and 3 landmark documents (on economic security, artificia
In a promotional video for his book “Defending Taiwan,” Eyck Freymann argues that China is using Japan as a testing ground for new
This article was originally published (in Japanese) in the May 2026 issue of Overseas Investment and Finance (Kaigai Toyushi). htt
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
Japan wants to turn its factory floors into the proving ground for the next frontier of artificial intelligence. The question is w
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Kenichi Doi will be participating in the “Innovation, Technology, and Geoeconomics: Japan, China, and the World” Symposium being held by Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo Institutes for Advanced Study(UTIAS)2026.06.01 -
The JICA Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development is co-hosting an event together with IOG titled; “Knowledge Forum: Reconsidering the Role of ODA from the Perspective of Mutual Benefit” on April 13th. (Ken Jimbo, Yoshiyuki Sagara scheduled to appear)2026.04.08
The most consequential development over the past month was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India,
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
In a promotional video for his book “Defending Taiwan,” Eyck Freymann argues that China is using Japan as a testing ground for new
Senior Research Fellow
Hitoshi Suzuki
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
This article was originally published (in Japanese) in the May 2026 issue of Overseas Investment and Finance (Kaigai Toyushi). htt
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
The most consequential development over the past month was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India,
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
In a promotional video for his book “Defending Taiwan,” Eyck Freymann argues that China is using Japan as a testing ground for new
Senior Research Fellow
Hitoshi Suzuki
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
This article was originally published (in Japanese) in the May 2026 issue of Overseas Investment and Finance (Kaigai Toyushi). htt
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
In a promotional video for his book “Defending Taiwan,” Eyck Freymann argues that China is using Japan as a testing ground for new
Senior Research Fellow
Hitoshi Suzuki
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
Following President Trump’s visit to China, both Washington and Beijing have begun speaking—in their own respective terms—of const
Visiting Senior Research Fellow
Hotaka Machida
Reflecting on Geoeconomic Summit 2026 / Two Leaders and 17 American CEOs / Outcomes of the US-China Summit / How Americans View Ch
Director & Group Head, Economic Security
Kazuto Suzuki
In a promotional video for his book “Defending Taiwan,” Eyck Freymann argues that China is using Japan as a testing ground for new
Senior Research Fellow
Hitoshi Suzuki
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
By Anna Oriishi, Institute for Information and Communications Policy Beneath the oceans, out of sight and mostly out of mind, lie
By Jiseon Shin, Research Fellow at the Sungkyun Institute of China Studies (SICS), Sungkyunkwan University South Korea’s recent d
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
This article was originally published (in Japanese) in the May 2026 issue of Overseas Investment and Finance (Kaigai Toyushi). htt
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
How Korea Learned to Navigate Weaponized Economics / Europe's Response: From Dependence to Resilience / Can Middle Powers Shape th
Group Head, Europe ＆ Americas
Yuichi Hosoya
On 22 June, Tokyo-based Sakana AI launched “Fugu”, a multi-agent orchestration system accessed through a single model API (applica
Visiting Research Fellow
Andrew Capistrano
Japan wants to turn its factory floors into the proving ground for the next frontier of artificial intelligence. The question is w
Group Head, Emerging Technologies
Makoto Shiono
On 22 June, Tokyo-based Sakana AI launched “Fugu”, a multi-agent orchestration system accessed through a single model API (applica
Visiting Research Fellow
Andrew Capistrano
Part I of this series examined the history of the weaponization of finance and currency, as well as the argument that reserve curr
Visiting Senior Research Fellow
Shin Oya
As China’s automotive industry rapidly expands its presence in global markets, the implications extend far beyond conventional ind
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
Part I reviewed the history of the weaponization of finance and currency. It also explained the advantages of reserve currency sta
Visiting Senior Research Fellow
Shin Oya
The most consequential development over the past month was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India,
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
This article was originally published (in Japanese) in the May 2026 issue of Overseas Investment and Finance (Kaigai Toyushi). htt
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolit
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 11)
Visiting Research Fellow
Andrew Capistrano
The most consequential development over the past month was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India,
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
In a promotional video for his book “Defending Taiwan,” Eyck Freymann argues that China is using Japan as a testing ground for new
Senior Research Fellow
Hitoshi Suzuki
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
This article was originally published (in Japanese) in the May 2026 issue of Overseas Investment and Finance (Kaigai Toyushi). htt
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
Japan wants to turn its factory floors into the proving ground for the next frontier of artificial intelligence. The question is w
Group Head, Emerging Technologies
Makoto Shiono
How Korea Learned to Navigate Weaponized Economics / Europe's Response: From Dependence to Resilience / Can Middle Powers Shape th
Group Head, Europe ＆ Americas
Yuichi Hosoya
On 22 June, Tokyo-based Sakana AI launched “Fugu”, a multi-agent orchestration system accessed through a single model API (applica
Visiting Research Fellow
Andrew Capistrano
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolit
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
How Optimistic Should We Be About the US? / Why America’s Strategic Shift Will Outlast Trump / Is Japan Making the Most of Its Str
Managing Director (Representative Director), International House of Japan
Ken Jimbo
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 10)
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
What Does "Defending Taiwan" Explain? / The 'Quarantine' Option for China / Political and Economic Challenges in a Taiwan Crisis /
Director & Group Head, Economic Security
Kazuto Suzuki
Reflecting on Geoeconomic Summit 2026 / Two Leaders and 17 American CEOs / Outcomes of the US-China Summit / How Americans View Ch
Director & Group Head, Economic Security
Kazuto Suzuki
How Korea Learned to Navigate Weaponized Economics / Europe's Response: From Dependence to Resilience / Can Middle Powers Shape th
Group Head, Europe ＆ Americas
Yuichi Hosoya
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 11)
Visiting Research Fellow
Andrew Capistrano
With mere days remaining until the election, Hungary is attracting unprecedented international attention. In addition to the gover
Research Fellow
Yusuke Ishikawa
Insights into President Trump’s Recent Remarks / Israel’s Ambition and the Resilience of the Iranian Regime / What the Geographica
Director & Group Head, Economic Security
Kazuto Suzuki
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolit
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
This article was originally published (in Japanese) in the May 2026 issue of Overseas Investment and Finance (Kaigai Toyushi). htt
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolit
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 11)
Visiting Research Fellow
Andrew Capistrano
Following President Trump’s visit to China, both Washington and Beijing have begun speaking—in their own respective terms—of const
Visiting Senior Research Fellow
Hotaka Machida
The most consequential development over the past month was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India,
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
In a promotional video for his book “Defending Taiwan,” Eyck Freymann argues that China is using Japan as a testing ground for new
Senior Research Fellow
Hitoshi Suzuki
[Podcast] #36 Taiwan, Chips, and the Next Economic Shock Paul Nadeau Visiting Research Fellow Eyck Freymann Visiting Researc
Visiting Research Fellow
Paul Nadeau
By Jiseon Shin, Research Fellow at the Sungkyun Institute of China Studies (SICS), Sungkyunkwan University South Korea’s recent d
In October 2019, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Mamallapuram, a coastal town in southern Ind
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
Visiting Research Fellow
Manish Sharma
2026 marked a decisive moment in India’s external economic strategy....(continues below)
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Manish Sharma
2025 marked a clear inflection point in India’s reform trajectory...(continues below)
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Manish Sharma
How Is Generative AI Changing Global Competition and Cooperation? / Hiroshima AI Process / South Korean Approach to AI / EU’s Poli
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Kota Umeda
IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 5 No. 12)
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Petro-States vs. Electro-States / Importance of Free International Waterways / Energy Security and Global Order / China's Strategy
A key concept for understanding the expansion of China’s geoeconomic power is what could be called the “indispensability of goods.
Senior Research Fellow
Kenichi Doi
Insights into President Trump’s Recent Remarks / Israel’s Ambition and the Resilience of the Iranian Regime / What the Geographica
Director & Group Head, Economic Security
Kazuto Suzuki
By Yuki Goto, Visiting Research Fellow Approximately one month has passed since the United States and Israel launched military op
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