Kei Koga
@k-since2024.bsky.social
Assoc Prof @NTU, Singapore; Non-Res Fellow @NBR; Research Committee Member @RIPS, Japan; IR, Int’l Sec, Int’l/Regional Institutions, Indo-Pacific, ASEAN, Japan
Great working with William Choong on this piece. Many thanks to the ISEAS Fulcrum team and the experts for their valuable comments on our draft. fulcrum.sg/takaichi-and...
Takaichi and Taiwan: When Deterrence Looks Like Provocation | FULCRUM
Chinese reactions to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s comments about Japan’s involvement in a Taiwan contingency have an element of political theatre. Beijing is adopting a more sophi…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Great working with William Choong on this piece. Many thanks to the ISEAS Fulcrum team and the experts for their valuable comments on our draft. fulcrum.sg/takaichi-and...
Reposted by Kei Koga
Join us on Monday 01/12 for a panel discussion with @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social, and @kristigovella.bsky.social on U.S.-Japan deterrence & operational readiness, cybersecurity cooperation, & more
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December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Join us on Monday 01/12 for a panel discussion with @zackcooper.bsky.social, @k-since2024.bsky.social, Satoru Mori, @motohirotsuchiya.bsky.social, and @kristigovella.bsky.social on U.S.-Japan deterrence & operational readiness, cybersecurity cooperation, & more
Register here: https://bit.ly/4pzrFHE
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Looking forward to the CSIS Japan Chair discussion on January 12, 2026 (10:00–11:00 a.m. EST)! --“Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Deterrence, Cybersecurity, and Indo-Pacific Partnerships.”
www.csis.org/events/next-...
www.csis.org/events/next-...
Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Deterrence, Cybersecurity, and Indo-Pacific Partnerships | CSIS Events
With new leadership in both the U.S. and Japan, it is a critical time to reexamine the agenda for U.S.-Japan alliance cooperation and consider the opportunities and challenges ahead.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Looking forward to the CSIS Japan Chair discussion on January 12, 2026 (10:00–11:00 a.m. EST)! --“Next Steps for the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Deterrence, Cybersecurity, and Indo-Pacific Partnerships.”
www.csis.org/events/next-...
www.csis.org/events/next-...
New article out in Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs (2025)! “Withering FOIP?” explores how Japan’s Indo-Pacific vision has evolved from Kishida to Ishiba—and whether "FOIO" complements or sidelines "FOIP." journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Withering FOIP? Japan’s Evolving Indo-Pacific Vision from Kishida to Ishiba - Kei Koga, 2025
Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) has become one of the most important strategic narratives in its foreign policy, yet it has not developed in a linea...
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December 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New article out in Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs (2025)! “Withering FOIP?” explores how Japan’s Indo-Pacific vision has evolved from Kishida to Ishiba—and whether "FOIO" complements or sidelines "FOIP." journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
CALL FOR PAPERS for the 6th SEASIA Biennial Conference 2026! We are excited to receive abstract submissions (paper, roundtable, panel, and poster) from Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, South Asia, and beyond! Deadline: February 15, 2026.
seasia-consortium.org/20251212-2/
seasia-consortium.org/20251212-2/
December 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
CALL FOR PAPERS for the 6th SEASIA Biennial Conference 2026! We are excited to receive abstract submissions (paper, roundtable, panel, and poster) from Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, South Asia, and beyond! Deadline: February 15, 2026.
seasia-consortium.org/20251212-2/
seasia-consortium.org/20251212-2/
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ISA-STAIR Newsletter Oct 2025
Dear STAIR community, We hope that you are doing well! This newsletter brings you some important news for the section. ISA 2026 Annual Conference (Oct 24 registration deadline) ISA 2026 STAIR Disti…
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Please check out our new newsletter!
ISA 2026 Annual Conference (register today to keep your placement!)
STAIR Distinguished Scholar Panel Announcement
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ISA 2026 Annual Conference (register today to keep your placement!)
STAIR Distinguished Scholar Panel Announcement
STAIR fundraising and sponsorship drive
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Comments on the US-Japan-Philippines relations on DW. www.dw.com/en/how-a-jap...
How a Japan-Philippines pact is countering China – DW – 11/20/2025
A new defense agreement between Tokyo and Manila is boosting military cooperation between the two countries as they face rising Chinese aggression.
www.dw.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Comments on the US-Japan-Philippines relations on DW. www.dw.com/en/how-a-jap...
Comments on Japan-Indonesia 2+2 in Japan Times: www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
Japan and Indonesia zero in on maritime security as they agree to boost defense ties
The move could also open up opportunities for trilateral cooperation with Australia following Jakarta’s announcement of plans to upgrade a key defense agreement with Canberra.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Comments on Japan-Indonesia 2+2 in Japan Times: www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
Commented on Japan–China relations in TIME: time.com/7334371/chin...
What to Know About Japan and China’s Spat Over Taiwan
China has reacted strongly to Japan’s Prime Minister suggesting an attack on Taiwan could prompt Japan to militarily intervene.
time.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Commented on Japan–China relations in TIME: time.com/7334371/chin...
My comments on US-ASEAN/Southeast Asia relations in Nikkei Asia: asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/co...
How transient is the US-ASEAN rapport?
Asian bloc turns to Japan PM Takaichi to engage with Trump, continuing Abe legacy
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November 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
My comments on US-ASEAN/Southeast Asia relations in Nikkei Asia: asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/co...
コメントを掲載していただきました！米国とASEAN「かりそめの蜜月」 高市外交は咲き誇れるか - 日本経済新聞https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOCD090420Z01C25A1000000/
米国とASEAN「かりそめの蜜月」 高市外交は咲き誇れるか - 日本経済新聞
トランプ米大統領が2期目初のアジア歴訪でマレーシア、日本、韓国を訪れた。そのなかで安物の歌舞伎を見せられたような後味の悪さが残ったのが、同氏が8年ぶりに参加した東南アジア諸国連合（ASEAN）との首脳会議である。10月26日の午前10時ごろ、すでに開幕していた一連の行事の合間をぬい、議長国マレーシアのアンワル首相がクアラルンプール国際空港でトランプ氏を出迎えた。大統領専用機「エアフォースワン」
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November 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
コメントを掲載していただきました！米国とASEAN「かりそめの蜜月」 高市外交は咲き誇れるか - 日本経済新聞https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOCD090420Z01C25A1000000/
We are delighted to announce that the SEASIA 2026 Conference will be held in Singapore from July 8–10, 2026. More details, including the Call for Papers, will be released soon. Stay tuned for updates! seasia-consortium.org/20250924-2/
SEASIA 2026CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTForging Southeast Asia’s Futures – SEASIA
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November 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
We are delighted to announce that the SEASIA 2026 Conference will be held in Singapore from July 8–10, 2026. More details, including the Call for Papers, will be released soon. Stay tuned for updates! seasia-consortium.org/20250924-2/
Excited to participate in the SRC International Symposium on Small and Middle Powers’ Strategy this December! There will also be a public workshop at Waseda University in Tokyo! (you can register from this website--online participation is also available!)
src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp/sympo/2025wi...
src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp/sympo/2025wi...
Slavic-Eurasian Research Center 2025 Winter International Symposium
Japan's national center for Slavic and Eurasian studies
src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp
October 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Excited to participate in the SRC International Symposium on Small and Middle Powers’ Strategy this December! There will also be a public workshop at Waseda University in Tokyo! (you can register from this website--online participation is also available!)
src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp/sympo/2025wi...
src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp/sympo/2025wi...
Joined CNA938 Radio to discuss Japanese politics and Prime Minister Takaichi:
www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna93...
www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna93...
CNA938 Rewind - A new chapter: Japan's first woman Prime Minister takes office
Japan has elected its first female prime minister in a landmark moment capping three months of political uncertainty and wrangling in the country. Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi made h...
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October 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Joined CNA938 Radio to discuss Japanese politics and Prime Minister Takaichi:
www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna93...
www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna93...
『Voice』11月号に「東南アジア諸国が抱く『期待』と『懸念』」と題する論考を寄稿しました。東南アジア諸国が日本に対して抱く視点や認識について論じてます。
October 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
『Voice』11月号に「東南アジア諸国が抱く『期待』と『懸念』」と題する論考を寄稿しました。東南アジア諸国が日本に対して抱く視点や認識について論じてます。
『国際安全保障』に「東南アジアにおける戦略的・機能的ミニラテラリズム」を寄稿しました。ミニラテラリズムのタイポロジーを提示し、「戦略的」ミニラテラリズムのとしてのASEANがいかに現在の多国間枠組みに発展していったのかを論じています。https://is-japan.org/journal/articles_jp.html#53-2
October 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
『国際安全保障』に「東南アジアにおける戦略的・機能的ミニラテラリズム」を寄稿しました。ミニラテラリズムのタイポロジーを提示し、「戦略的」ミニラテラリズムのとしてのASEANがいかに現在の多国間枠組みに発展していったのかを論じています。https://is-japan.org/journal/articles_jp.html#53-2
Just received "Asia’s Aging Security" by Andrew Oros, which includes Chapter 5 that I co-authored with him! It looks great, and I hope to invite him for a book talk sometime soon!
August 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Just received "Asia’s Aging Security" by Andrew Oros, which includes Chapter 5 that I co-authored with him! It looks great, and I hope to invite him for a book talk sometime soon!
The webinar, "Japan’s Role in Asian Development: Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Beyond," is now uploaded to our website. Thanks again to Prof. Tanaka, Prof. Srabani, and Dr. Vannarith for the stimulating discussion! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mFo...
Japan’s Role in Asian Development: Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Beyond
YouTube video by NTU School of Social Sciences
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July 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The webinar, "Japan’s Role in Asian Development: Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Beyond," is now uploaded to our website. Thanks again to Prof. Tanaka, Prof. Srabani, and Dr. Vannarith for the stimulating discussion! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mFo...
The day after tomorrow! Please register from here: www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-eve...
July 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The day after tomorrow! Please register from here: www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-eve...
Glad to share that our book (co-authored with Prof. Saori Katada), "Japan's Grand Strategy: Liminal Power in an Uncertain World," will be published by OUP in December 2025! global.oup.com/academic/pro...
July 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Glad to share that our book (co-authored with Prof. Saori Katada), "Japan's Grand Strategy: Liminal Power in an Uncertain World," will be published by OUP in December 2025! global.oup.com/academic/pro...
We (SSS, NTU) will host a webinar, "Japan’s Role in Asian Development: Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Beyond" on July 30, 2025, from 2:00pm (Singapore Time), featuring excellent academics/practitioners/researchers in Asia! Please join us by registering here: www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-eve...
(PPGA Webinar) Japan’s Role in Asian Development: Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Beyond
Date: 30 July 2025Time: 2.00 pm (Singapore) | 3.00 pm (Japan)Venue: Zoom
www.ntu.edu.sg
July 21, 2025 at 5:11 AM
We (SSS, NTU) will host a webinar, "Japan’s Role in Asian Development: Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Beyond" on July 30, 2025, from 2:00pm (Singapore Time), featuring excellent academics/practitioners/researchers in Asia! Please join us by registering here: www.ntu.edu.sg/sss/news-eve...
Reposted by Kei Koga
"Japan’s diplomacy and political stance have become increasingly aligned with Southeast Asia’s strategic interests" | NBR nonresident fellow Kei Koga (@k-since2024.bsky.social) quoted in South China Morning Post: www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is Southeast Asia’s most trusted partner
Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power.
www.scmp.com
April 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Japan’s diplomacy and political stance have become increasingly aligned with Southeast Asia’s strategic interests" | NBR nonresident fellow Kei Koga (@k-since2024.bsky.social) quoted in South China Morning Post: www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
Glad to contribute one chapter on the development of Japan-Singapore security cooperation to the edited volume, "The Land of the Rising Sun and the Lion City: The Story of Japan and Singapore" (edited by Professor Tommy Koh and Ambassador Ishikawa Hiroshi)!
April 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Glad to contribute one chapter on the development of Japan-Singapore security cooperation to the edited volume, "The Land of the Rising Sun and the Lion City: The Story of Japan and Singapore" (edited by Professor Tommy Koh and Ambassador Ishikawa Hiroshi)!
State of Southeast Asia 2025 is out (by ISEAS Yusof-Ishak Institute): "The US has overtaken China to become the prevailing choice (52.3%)..." & "Japan remains the most trusted major power in Southeast Asia (66.8%)..." www.iseas.edu.sg/wp-content/u...
April 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
State of Southeast Asia 2025 is out (by ISEAS Yusof-Ishak Institute): "The US has overtaken China to become the prevailing choice (52.3%)..." & "Japan remains the most trusted major power in Southeast Asia (66.8%)..." www.iseas.edu.sg/wp-content/u...