2023 Research and Study
- Dissemination of results
- publication date:2025/12/12
12.11 Symposium “The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East–Eurasia,”
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the Middle East Institute of Japan held a symposium in Tokyo titled “The Role of Japan’s Diplomacy in the Middle East–Eurasia.”
The event opened with remarks and an explanation of the symposium’s objectives by Dr. Ryohei Kasai, Special Visiting Associate Professor at the South Asia Research Center of Gifu Women’s University and head of the research project.
In the first session, moderated by Chikara Ishiai, Editorial Board Member of The Asahi Shimbun, Associate Professor Masaki Mizobuchi of Meiji Gakuin University, Professor Emi Mifune of Komazawa University, Research Fellow Kenichiro Takao of the Middle East Institute of Japan, Executive Director and Senior Research Fellow Mayu Kaneko of the Middle East Institute of Japan, and Associate Professor Chie Ezaki of the National Defense Academy discussed the theme of “Reorganizing the International Order.” They examined the current situations and strategic intentions of the United States, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel, followed by a Q&A session.
In the second session, moderated by Professor Yoko Hirose of Keio University, participants including Ms. Mizuki Chuma, Senior Staff of ROTOBO, Professor Hisae Nakanishi of Doshisha University Graduate School, Special Visiting Associate Professor Ryohei Kasai of Gifu Women’s University, and Senior Research Fellow Masahide Takahashi of the Middle East Institute of Japan discussed the theme “New Approaches to Connectivity.” Their discussion focused on the strategic interests of Russia, Iran, and India as well as energy-related issues, followed by a Q&A session.
The symposium concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Kiyoshi Asako, Vice Chairman of the Middle East Institute of Japan.
This symposium explored what is currently happening in the “Middle East–Eurasia” region by discussing not only Middle Eastern countries (Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey) but also the United States, China, Russia, and India, as well as energy perspectives, with a focus on broad regional connectivity and the reorganization of the international order.
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