The strategic situation in Asia is rapidly changing and poses significant challenges for Japan and Europe, particularly in the areas of maritime safety, compliance with international standards, space and cyberspace. From the Korean peninsula to the China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, points of tension are multiplying while power struggles between China, Russia and the United States are in the process of redefinition, increasing uncertainties.
Since 2012, Japan has put in place a new security and defence strategy based on the principle of proactive pacifism while preserving the centrality of the alliance with the United States and developing an essential dialogue on strategic issues with other partners who share the same interests and values.
The FRS Japan program, inaugurated in 2016 under the responsibility of Valérie Niquet, contributes to this dialogue by organising conferences, closed seminars and the regular publication of analytical notes. This program is funded through the research support initiatives of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Latest publications
Webinar: Engaging the Global South: a challenge for Japan, France and Europe
Video
Valérie Niquet, Xavier Pasco, Djenabou Cisse, Manuel Lafont Rapnouil (among the speakers), September 2023
Engaging the Global South: a challenge for Japan, France and Europe
Web conference
September 28, 2023
The role of women in the economy, a view from Japan
Interview
Michiko Achilles, March 13, 2023
The role of multilateralism under the shadow of the Ukraine war
Interview
Mayu Watanabe, March 6, 2023Archives 2023
- Evolution of Japanese strategy: toward a new path, Rui Matsukawa, Interview, March 6, 2023
- Shared Values and Soft Power: How to Deal with the Importance of Gender Issues, Valérie Niquet (among the speakers), Video, February 2023
- Building a safer world: the role of technology policy, Yuka Koshino, Interview, February 2, 2023
- Building a safer world: the role of technology policy, Yuka Koshino, Interview, February 2, 2023
- The importance of public diplomacy to preserve the liberal international order, Kyoko Kuwahara, Interview, January 27, 2023
- EU-Japan cooperation on security: what can be done?, Chikako Kawakatsu Ueki, Interview, January 25, 2023
- Security in the Indo-Pacific under the dual challenge of China and Russia, Web conference, January 13, 2023
Archives 2022
- Cyber security: Common challenges to Europe and Japan in a post Ukraine war context, Valérie Niquet (among the speakers), Video, December 2022
- Cyber security: Common challenges to Europe and Japan in a post Ukraine war context, Web conference, December 5, 2022
- The European Union’s Indo-Pacific strategy: a view from Japan, Atsuko Higashino, Interview, June 15, 2022
- French and Japanese visions of security challenges in the global commons: sea, space and cyber, Valérie Niquet, Xavier Pasco, Nicolas Mazzucchi (among the speakers), Video, March 2022
- The challenges to traditional deterrence: a view from Japan, Ambassador Nobushige Takamizawa, Interview, March 23, 2022
- Challenges and global answers for Japan’s post-Covid-19 security strategy, Hideshi Tokuchi, Interview, December 8, 2021
- The importance of the G7 and the role of Japan in a multipolar era, Mayu Watanabe, Interview, December 15, 2021
- The role of the QUAD and the partnership with South Asia: the importance of the Indian Ocean for Japan FOIP strategy, Nobuhito Hobo, Interview, January 7, 2022
- The security dialogue between the EU and Japan and NATO’s role, Yoko Iwama, Interview, December 6, 2021
- French and Japan visions of security challenges in the global commons: sea, space and cyber, Web conference, March 8, 2022
- EU-Japan partnership: a vision for the future, Ambassador Yasushi Masaki, Interview, March 7, 2022
- EU and Japanese models of quality infrastructure building and connectivity: shared values and potential for cooperation, Ambassador Kazuo Kodama, Interview, February 17, 2022
- What future for multilateralism in the context of China-US rivalry?, Valérie Niquet, Mie Oba, Interview, February 9, 2022
- What future for multilateralism in the context of China-US rivalry?, Valérie Niquet, Mie Oba, Interview, February 9, 2022
- EU Security Engagement in Asia: a Franco-Japanese Exchange, Valérie Niquet, Video, February 2022
- EU Security Engagement in Asia: a Franco-Japanese Exchange, Web conference, February 1, 2022
- The ASEAN’s role and centrality in the Indo-Pacific and the concept of FOIP: a view from Japan, Ambassador Masafumi ISHII, Interview, November 8, 2021
- The role of the QUAD and the partnership with South Asia: the importance of the Indian Ocean for Japan FOIP strategy, Nobuhito Hobo, Interview, January 7, 2022
Archives 2021
- The importance of the G7 and the role of Japan in a multipolar era, Mayu Watanabe, Interview, December 15, 2021
- Challenges and global answers for Japan’s post-Covid-19 security strategy, Hideshi Tokuchi, Interview, December 8, 2021
- The security dialogue between the EU and Japan and NATO’s role, Yoko Iwama, Interview, December 6, 2021
- The ASEAN’s role and centrality in the Indo-Pacific and the concept of FOIP: a view from Japan, Ambassador Masafumi ISHII, Interview, November 8, 2021
- Crossed expectations between the EU and Japan: what content for the strategic partnership?, Valérie Niquet (among the speakers), Video, October 2021
- Crossed expectations between the European Union and Japan: what content for the strategic partnership?, Web conference, October 11, 2021
- The relevance of the San Francisco Treaty for the stability of the Indo-Pacific, Web conference, August 26, 2021
- The Significance of Global Sports Events in the Context of Covid-19, Web conference, June 9, 2021
- Stability and security in the Indo-Pacific: the future of the Quad, Ambassador Yamagami Shingo, Interview, March 26, 2021
- Digital security challenges in the context of Covid-19: a comparative analysis between Japan and France, Web conference, March 26, 2021
- Japan and the EU: shared interests and cooperation, Valérie Niquet, Note de la FRS n°08/2021, March 2021
- Covid-19 crisis management: a comparative presentation of the Japanese and French models, Web conference, March 22, 2021
- The future of multilateralism and the role of "like-minded countries": Japan and the European Union, Web conference, March 19, 2021
- Digitalization and cyber threat challenges to the industrial sector and society: change of nature or change of dimension?, Yasuo Tanabe, Interview, March 11, 2021
- The Indo-Pacific concept in times of change: a Franco-Japanese dialogue, Web conference, March 5, 2021
- What role for Japan in a post-Covid-19 world?, Nobumasa Akiyama, Interview, March 4, 2021
- Japan as a security purveyor in Western Africa: conceptual and geographical challenges, Mika Inoue-Hanzawa, Interview, March 3, 2021
- Elements of change and continuity in the future of the Indo-Pacific, Dr. Monika Chansoria, Note de la FRS n°03/2021, March 2021
- Japan and the European Union: Shared Interests and Cooperation, Valérie Niquet, Frédéric Grare, Atsuko Higashino, Video, February 2021
- New World, New Concepts? The Future of the Indo-Pacific, Web conference, February 10, 2021
- The significance of holding the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games under Covid-19 threats, Maki Kobayashi-Terada, Valérie Niquet, Interview, February 8, 2021
- Japan and the European Union: Shared Interests and Cooperation, Web conference, February 5, 2021
Archives 2020
- The future of globalization and multilateralism: responding to and looking beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, Interview with Tomoaki Ishigaki, Interview, December 11, 2020
- The future of multilateralism in a (not yet) post-pandemic world, Web conference, November 23, 2020
- The NPT Review Conference: What are the chances for progress? A view from Japan, Tomiko Ichikawa, Interview, October 23, 2020
- Post-Covid EU-Japan Relations: New Perspectives for Cooperation?, Ken Endo, Interview, October 12, 2020
- The role of OECD and multilateral cooperation for development: a view from Japan, Yoshifumi OKAMURA, Interview, March 31, 2020
- Relations between Japan and France, an exceptional partnership, Ambassador Junichi IHARA, Interview, March 30, 2020
- Communication in a globalized world: Japan facing the challenges of public diplomacy, Yasushi WATANABE, Interview, March 30, 2020
- The situation in the Middle East: challenges for Japan and Europe, Satoshi IKEUCHI, Interview, March 24, 2020
- Cyber security growing challenges and solutions : A view from Japan, Mihoko MATSUBARA, Interview, March 20, 2020
- Navigating complementarity: between bilateralism and multilateralism, Akiko FUKUSHIMA, Interview, March 20, 2020
- The role of Japan in the stabilization of fragile states, Makoto SETA, Interview, March 16, 2020
- US-China tensions and Japan’s balancing act, Hiroyuki AKITA, Interview, March 12, 2020
- The situation in the Middle East and the future of free and open Indo Pacific: challenges for Japan and Europe, Seminar, Foundation for Strategic Research, Paris, FR, February 28, 2020
- Face aux menaces contre l’ordre libéral international : perceptions et réponses communes, Valérie Niquet, Xavier Pasco (among the speakers), Video, February 2020
- China's concept of "historic rights" and international law: a view from japan, Atsuko KANEHARA, Interview, February 10, 2020
- Japan and the European Union: a significant emerging partnership with limits, Tsuyoshi GOROKU, Interview, February 10, 2020
- China Maritime Strategy Since 2018 : Tactical Appeasement or Strategic Evolution ?, Valérie Niquet,
Japan Review, Vol. 3, n°2
, Article, February 5, 2020
Archives 2019
- One Hundred Years after the Paris Peace Conference: A Welcomed Change in Mutual Perceptions, Valérie Niquet,
Japan Review, Vol. 3, n°1
, Article, Summer 2019 - Power balance: Japan’s Role in the Indo-Pacific under the constraints of big powers priorities [...], Valérie Niquet,
The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)
, Note, September 27, 2019 - Sharing the Same principles: An essential factor for Cooperation, Stability and the Resolution of Territorial issues in the Indo-Pacific, Valérie Niquet,
The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)
, Note, July 23, 2019 - The Coming of Ages of the EU Strategic Thinking on Asia Part 2:Understanding Each Other Challenges:Towards a New Partnership with Japan, Valérie Niquet,
The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)
, Note, April 24, 2019 - Asia and Europe from the Versailles Treaty to the Present: The Legacies of Past War-Endings and Peace-making between Constraints and Forward Looking, Conference, Maison de la Chimie, Paris, FR, January 28, 2019
- Asia and Europe from the Versailles Treaty to the Present, Valérie Niquet (among the speakers), Video, January 2019
Archives 2018
- Testing Times for Security in East Asia: Evaluating One Year of the Trump Presidency, Valérie Niquet, Note de la FRS n°05/2018, March 2018
- Between Opportunities and Interrogations: Can the Olympics be Game-Changers for Norms and Soft Power, Conference, Maison de la Chimie, Paris, FR, March 9, 2018
- The Legacy of France's Colonial Past in Asia and its Consequences for Contemporary International Relations and Conflict Resolution, Valérie Niquet,
JIIA
, Article, March 8, 2018 - Chinese Objectives in High Technology Acquisitions and Integration of Military and Civilian Capabilities: A Global Challenge, Valérie Niquet, Note de la FRS n°03/2018, March 2018
- Between substance and appearance: China’s « smile diplomacy » towards Japan decrypted, Valérie Niquet,
JIIA
, Article, February 10, 2018
Archives 2017
- Indo-Japanese Strategic Partnership: Scope and Future Avenues, Monika Chansoria, Note de la FRS n°17/2017, September 2017
- Evolution of the Strategic Situation in Asia and Consequences for Europe, Half day study, Maison de la Chimie, Paris, FR, February 3, 2017
Archives 2016
- Possible Flashpoints in East-Asia, a view from Japan, FRS meeting, Foundation for Strategic Research, Paris, FR, October 19, 2016
Archives 2014
- Confrontation between China and Japan, Valérie Niquet, Video, June 2014
In the medias
Valérie Niquet (guest),
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) (Blog), April 5, 2022
Philippe Le Corre (analysis),
NIKKEI Asia, February 21, 2022
