As the fundamental duty of sovereign States, in accordance with the principle of the rule of law, a main pillar of Japan’s diplomacy, to maintain the international legal order with peaceful resolution of differences and robust reactions against unilateral attempts to change the status quo, assuming the situation in the East China Sea, in appropriate cases.

The Biden administration, which was just inaugurated, has shifted its diplomatic stance to that of reviving its leadership in international society and emphasizing cooperation with the allied nations including Japan. However, the administration has almost entirely inherited the tough stance of the former administration on China. Japan’s important issue is how Japan should maintain its autonomous and independent diplomatic stance for CPTPP, Japan-China diplomacy, and others, while keeping a balance between the United States and China. Given the above, we will consider, from multi-faceted perspectives, political, diplomatic, national security and economic policies to be adopted by Japan.

What has been called for in recent years where the U.S.-led liberal international order is increasingly fluctuating, is an effort to study changes in the world as a whole. As a think tank, we will deepen our research to resolve a variety of issues in the international community independently from what is currently recognized, while maintaining our policy-oriented attitude.

We will comprehensively analyze and assess changes in the long-term trend of the relationship between major powers in East Asia, especially in regards to the confrontation and competition between the United States and China. Moreover, we will explore how international relations in East Asia can be stabilized.

Amid growing tensions between nations in recent years, the need for expert groups to disseminate information on Japan's views and information to other countries is increasing. In this project, we will endeavor to develop the basis of our study networks with counterparts in other countries.

One measure to improve Japan's policy-making and policy-implementing capabilities is to think things through with policy simulation. In this project, we will publicize, enlighten and study policy simulation methodology and undertake simulation-based policy studies.