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:
Project Manager
Akitaka Saiki
President, Middle East Institute of Japan (MEIJ)
Deputy Project Manager
Kiyoshi Asako
Vice President, MEIJ
Unit Chief
Ryohei Kasai
Visiting Associate Professor, Center for South Asian Studies, Gifu Women's University/Director, Japan-India Association
Member
Ezaki Chie
Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Defense Academy
Member
Mizuki Chuman
Senior Researcher, Japan Business Association ROTOBO
Member
Hisae Nakanishi
Professor, Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University
Member
Masaki Mizobuchi
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Meijigakuin University
Member
Emi Mifune
Professor, Faculty of Law, Komazawa University
Member
Mayu Kaneko
Secretary General and Senior Research Fellow, MEIJ
Member
Kenichiro Takao
Executive Research Fellow, MEIJ
Member
Masahide Takahashi
Senior Research Fellow, MEIJ
Member
Masamichi Saito
Senior Research Fellow, MEIJ
report:
『Commentary』25
- Commentary2026/04/01
- The Iran Crisis and the Kurdish Question: Turkey’s Response and Challenges
- Commentary2026/03/31
- Asia's Oil Supply Chains Disrupted by the Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
- Commentary2026/03/31
- The Impact of the Gaza War on Jordan's Foreign Policy
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective（11）” How Should We Understand the “After Iran, Turkey” Argument? A Turkish Perspective on the War Against Iran
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective（10）” Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, the Third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic?
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective（9）” Russia Balancing Between the United States and Iran
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective（8）” From the Perspective of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Military Conflict
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective（7）” Focusing on the Connection Between the War on Iran and the Situation in Gaza
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective （6）” The Impact of Iranian Attacks on the Chaotic Middle East Energy Situation: With a Focus on the Impact on Japan
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective（5）” Where does Saudi Arabia stand, and what is it looking at?
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective（4）” China's Shock and Calculations Related to the U.S. Attack on Iran
- Commentary2026/03/31
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective (3)” The U.S.–Israel–Iran War from India's Perspective
- Commentary2026/03/23
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective (2)” Decoding the Iran Attack: Background and Outlook
- Commentary2026/03/23
- “Surveying the Situation in Iran: A Middle East–Eurasia Perspective 1” How did the war change relations between Iran and the Gulf states?
- Commentary2026/02/17
- What does its tourism policy change in Saudi Arabia?
- Commentary2025/07/15
- The Gaza Crisis and Israel’s Energy Security
- Commentary2025/04/28
- Geopolitical Implications of the Oman Duqm Port Development
- Commentary2025/01/08
- Why is American support for Israel so solid?
- Commentary2024/11/22
- The Challenges of Building International Transport Corridors and Neighborhood Diplomacy in Iran under Sanctions: Focus on Relations with Pakistan and the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Commentary2024/06/17
- The International North–South Transport Corridor in the Context of the Middle East and Eurasia and the Belt and Road Initiative as “Great Power Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era”
- Commentary2024/05/01
- How to Connect to “Near Yet Far” Central Asia: India’s Central Asia Policy and Connectivity Options through the Middle East
- Commentary2024/03/18
- Diversification of Iran’s Diplomacy and its Connectivity Strategies: Focusing on Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
- Commentary2023/11/22
- International North-South Transportation Corridor and Russia-NIS: Growing Interest in and Importance of War and Sanctions
- Commentary2023/09/19
- What is the Abraham Accords: Israel and Jews for UAE and Bahrain
- Commentary2023/07/10
- Understanding Middle East’s "Tectonic Shift": Strategic Retreat of the US and the Emerging Middle East-led Diplomacy
