Japan is manifesting refreshing confidence drawing from its resolve to push the envelope of positive pacifism while determining the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘As Tokyo Sharpens its Economic Security Strategy, Has Seikei Bunri Run its Course?’ has been published in 'Australian Outlook' (Australian Institute of International Affairs) on November 11, 2021.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘Previewing India-Japan Relations under PM Kishida’ has been published in ‘The Diplomat’ on November 10, 2021.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘Kishida in Kantei: What can the Indo-Pacific partners expect from Japan?’ has been published in Hindustan Times on September 30, 2021.
With House of Representatives’ four-year term ending in October, and a general election lined up in Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party needs a leader who demonstrates statesmanship, political vision, boldness in imagining innovative policy responses, and who enjoys popular support.
The COVID-19 pandemic has situated the policy conversation on economic security at the centre stage of national security calculus not just in US and Europe but also in Japan. For Japan, it would entail attaining “strategic autonomy” in critical supply chains at the national level, and pursuing “strategic indispensability” at the global level.
Two key elections are approaching in Japan. As Prime Minister Suga seeks public mandate with just one year's report card amidst a pandemic, his political future is contingent on rapid inoculation and a successful Olympics.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘Japan’s Road to Renewables Post-Fukushima’ has been published in ‘The Diplomat’ on March 11, 2021.
It is the 10th anniversary of Fukushima meltdown. How has Japan fared in mapping a realistic energy mix option, anchored on its 3E+S principle? As Japan pursues its energy and climate ambitions, Tokyo’s innovation and technology prowess will be the driving force in its road to renewables, writes Dr. Basu.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘The US’ greatest asset in East Asia may be Japan’ has been published in Channel News Asia, on February 20, 2021.
The commentary argues that the US and Japan will need to shore up their economic heft and pursue a shared commitment towards setting the rules on trade.
Associate Fellow Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘High Technology and India-Japan Strategic Cooperation’ has been published in Australian Outlook (AIIA) on February 3, 2021.
Defending Japan: National Security Agenda 2022
Japan is manifesting refreshing confidence drawing from its resolve to push the envelope of positive pacifism while determining the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific.