2023 Research and Study
Project Title:
The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East/Eurasia: Understanding the Reality of Great Power-led Connectivity Strategies and Regional Order Restructuring in an Era of Competition among Nations
Duration:
From April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026
Summary:
While the influence of the United States is declining, Russia, India, and China are expanding their influence in the Middle East/Eurasia, which extends from Asia, including the Middle East, to Europe, and competition among nations is becoming increasingly fierce. Based on this understanding of the situation, this project aims to elucidate the reality of great power-led connectivity strategies and regional order restructuring in the Middle East/Eurasia through research on the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and regional-led diplomacy in the Middle East, and to propose a role for Japan in the region as it works to formulate a rules-based order.
Members:
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Project Manager
Akitaka Saiki
President, Middle East Institute of Japan (MEIJ)
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Deputy Project Manager
Kiyoshi Asako
Vice President, MEIJ
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Unit Chief
Kenta Aoki
Executive Research Fellow, MEIJ
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Member
Ryohei Kasai
Visiting Associate Professor, Center for South Asian Studies, Gifu Women's University/Director, Japan-India Association
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Member
Mizuki Chuman
Senior Researcher, Japan Association for Trade with Russia & NIS (ROTOBO)
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Member
Hisae Nakanishi
Professor, Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University
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Member
Masaki Mizobuchi
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Meijigakuin University
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Member
Emi Mifune
Professor, Faculty of Law, Komazawa University
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Member
Mayu Kaneko
Secretary General and Senior Research Fellow, MEIJ
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Member
Kenichiro Takao
Executive Research Fellow, MEIJ
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Member
Masahide Takahashi
Senior Research Fellow, MEIJ
report:
『Reports of research groups』5
- Reports of research groups2024/06/07
- 5.24 The 5th Workshop on “The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East/Eurasia”
- Reports of research groups2024/03/21
- 3.15 The 4th Workshop on “The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East/Eurasia”
- Reports of research groups2023/12/22
- 12.20 The 3rd Workshop on “The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East/Eurasia”
- Reports of research groups2023/09/11
- 9.8 The 2nd Workshop on “The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East/Eurasia”
- Reports of research groups2023/06/08
- 5.30 The 1st Workshop on “The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East/Eurasia”