
Hirohito Ogi is a senior research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) studying military strategy and Japan’s defense policy. Before joining the IOG, Mr. Ogi had been a career government official at the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for 16 years. From 2021 to 2022, he served as the Principal Deputy Director for the Strategic Intelligence Analysis Office, the Defense Intelligence Division at the MOD, where he led the MOD’s defense intelligence. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Deputy Director of the Defense Planning and Programming Division at the MOD. He holds a Master’s degree in international affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, and a Bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences from the University of Tokyo. He is the author of various publications including <i>Comparative Study of Defense Industries: Autonomy, Priority, and Sustainability</i> (co-authored, Institute of Geoeconomics, 2023).
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The Strategic Shift from Territorial Defense to In-Depth Interdiction and the Unfinished Work of Transforming the Self-Defense Forces: Key Takeaways on Japanese Three Strategic Documents
On December 16, 2022, the Japanese government…

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Hirohito Ogi

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In dealing with Beijing, Tokyo must adopt a strong security front
With Japan facing a challenging regional secu…

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Hirohito Ogi

Diplomacy
Impact of the war in Ukraine sees Japan at the mercy of bigger players
Due to Ukraine’s remarkable counteroffensive,…

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Hirohito Ogi
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- Navigating Uncertainty in U.S. Space Policy: Decoding Elon Musk’s Influence2025.04.09
- India in a <i>Tariff</i>-ied World2025.04.11
- Why Trump might want a short-term economic downturn2025.03.07
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