The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) / Research

ResearchResearch Activities

IOG conducts research across five key themes: China, Europe and the United States, economic security, international security order, and emerging technologies. These activities are summarized through essays written by IOG researchers, offering in-depth analysis and insights on these critical areas.

How Can We Make the Argument on Tax Increase for Strengthening Defense Capabilities Persuasive?

On December 16, 2022, when the Japanese government released the three strategic documents, the Defense Buildup Program, one of t

Senior Research Fellow

Hirohito Ogi

Economic Security

Japan integrated economic security into its new National Security Strategy

Senior Research Fellow

Yoshiyuki Sagara

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 decided to significantly strengthen its defense capabilities by adopting the so-call

Senior Research Fellow

Hirohito Ogi

Economic Security

IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 1 No. 3)

A New Era for Japanese (Economic) Security / All Aboard…? / IPEF Talks / U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit / Analysis

Visiting Research Fellow

Paul Nadeau

Significance and Challenges of Possessing the Counterstrike Capability

【Author】Oue Sadamasa Consulting Senior Fellow

Japan needs a full overhaul of its approach to security

TAKAMIZAWA Nobushige Visiting Professor at the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo Japan recently compiled t

War in Ukraine highlights importance of cutting-edge technology in conflict

KURUMADA Shuichi Visiting Fellow, Asia Pacific Initiative There are many factors behind the Ukrainian forces’ victory in some

Economic Security

IOG Economic Intelligence Report (Vol. 1 No. 2)

Fallout from the U.S. Midterm Elections / Transatlantic Trade Trouble / Changing Course on China? / Analysis

Visiting Research Fellow

Paul Nadeau

In dealing with Beijing, Tokyo must adopt a strong security front

With Japan facing a challenging regional security environment, Tokyo turned to drastically boosting the country’s defense capabili

Senior Research Fellow

Hirohito Ogi

New national security strategy needs to respond to realities on three fronts

【Author】Sadamasa Oue Consulting Senior Fellow Group Head, International Security Order, Institute of Geoeconomics Lieutenant Gen

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The Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) / Research