認定NPO 法人インド太平洋問題研究所
Research Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs
What is RIIPA?
Tosh Minohara, Chairman
The recent geopolitical shifts taking place in the Indo-Pacific region highlight the importance of deepening the understanding among the countries which share common values in the region. They also make clear the pressing need for exchange and discussion between civilians and security experts in uniform. With this as the chief motive, RIIPA was established in Kobe, Japan on April 2019. However, true to our motto, “Cogitamus, ergo Agimus (We think, therefore we act),” RIIPA aims to be much more than a think tank therefore strives to be a non-profit organization that can act proactively in order to contribute to the stability and peace of the region. In order to achieve these objectives, RIIPA will organize an annual symposium – RIPPA International Security Symposium in Kansai – (RISSK), seminars – Indo-Pacific Security Forum (IPSEF) – JSDF base visits – RIIPA Field Seminars (RFS) and exchanges with neighboring democracies.
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Nihon Keizai Shimbun (morning edition dated March 8, 2021)
"Koyusho" (Chief of Staff, Japan, Shunji Izutsu)
The report of the chairman of the principle
Published in Japan Forward (English)
和訳はこちら
Sankei Shimbun (August 14, 2022)
Universities Avoiding military research
China and the West advancing military collaboration
読売新聞（2023年8月4日付）
理事長インタビュー
Event information
Annual event schedule for 2023
(It will be posted once it is confirmed. Please register in advance before participating.)
20th April (Saturday) : 15:30 - 17:30 (RAMBLS) Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokkō-sō (ホテル北野プラザ六甲荘)
"International Politics and the Indo-Pacific Situation from a Nordic Perspective"
Speaker: Pereric Högberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Japan
* Presentation language: English - consecutive interpretation available
8th June (Saturday) : 15:30 - 17:30 (IPSEF) Hotel Kitano Plaza Rokkō-sō (ホテル北野プラザ六甲荘)
"A World in Turmoil: How to Build International Security and Cooperation"
Speaker: Yoshida Tomoyuki, Director, Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) and former Foreign Affairs Spokesman, Minister's Secretariat
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Please check our website or e-mail for further information as some events may be held at other venues.
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Non-members may attend the event only if accompanied by a member. Thank you for your understanding.
Activity Records
2023
RAMBLS（2024年3月16日）
マイト・マルティンソン 駐日エストニア大使
ズィグマールス・ズィルガルヴィス 駐日ラトビア大使
オーレリウス・ジーカス 駐日リトアニア大使
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RAMBLS（1 January 2024）
Clemens von Goetze, was the featured speaker.
The video is available on the members-only page.
IPSEF（16 December 2023）
Araki Junichi, RIIPA/Kawasaki Heavy Industries Advisor was the featured speaker.
The video is available on the members-only page.
IPSEF（25 November 2023）
RIIPA President Tosh Minohara spoke at the event.
The video is available on the members-only page.
IPSEF（28 October 2023）
Lt. Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, Paul T. Bartok was the featured speaker. Paul
The video is available on the members-only page.
NATO Conference/NATO StratCom Dialogue
(June 7-8, 2023)
RIIPA President Tosh Minohara spoke.
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The RIGA Conference (October 21, 2023)
RIIPA President Tosh Minohara spoke at the event.
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IPSEF（19 August, 2023）
Dr. Bahadir Pehlivanturk, Associate Professor at TOBB University gave a presentation.
The video is available on the members-only page (archive 2).
RISSK（8 July 2023）
RIIPA's 5th Annual General Meeting RISSK was held
The video is available on the members-only page (archive 2).
IPRE（25 June 2023）at Kobe University
Mr. Victor Almengor Consul General of Panama in Kobe
“The Republic of Panama and its History of Diplomatic Relations with Japan”
IPRE（5 June 2023）at Kobe University
Yao, Hsin-Hun, Taiwan Foreign Affairs Office.
"Taiwan and Japan: close relations and their future"
Wu Di, former Deputy Director of the DPP Office in Washington
“Japan’s 2022 Security Reforms and its Geopolitical and Military Implications for Taiwan”
IPSEF（3 June 2023）
Mr. Lee Sangryol Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Kobe, Japan, spoke at the event.
The video is available on the members-only page.
IPRE（1 June 2023）Kobe University
Dr. Krista Weigand Professor, University of Tennessee
“Indo-Pacific Security Challenges: The U.S.-China Rivalry”
and a special joint seminar by students from the University of Tennessee & Kobe University
IPRE（29 May 2023）Kobe University
Dr. Masato Kimura, Former Director of Research, Shibusawa Foundation
Japan-U.S. Business Interaction: From the End of the Edo Period to the 1960s
IPRE（22 May 2023）Kobe University
Dr. Geoffrey Gresh Professor, U.S. National Defense University
“To Rule Eurasia’s Waves: The New Great Power Competition at Sea”
IPRE（18 May 2023）Kobe University
Futoshi Shibayama, Professor, Kwansei Gakuin University
Japan-U.S. Relations during the Cold War: How the Alliance Transitioned
IPRE（8 May 2023）Kobe University
Dr. Kay Ueda
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Grassroots Japan-U.S. Relations: Perspectives on Japanese American History
RAMBLS（18 February 2023）
Sumi Shigeki, former Ambassador of Japan to Ukraine was the featured speaker.
The video is available on the members-only page (archive 2).
Our Activities
Supporting realistic action-directed discussion of security issues on the basis of raw intelligence.
RISSK
RIIPA International Security Symposium in Kansai
RISSK is held once a year and invites professionals from various security related fields as well as politicians to provide key note lectures followed by a panel discussion.
IPSEF
Indo-Pacific Security Forum
IPSEF is a security study seminar usually held several times a year.
RAMBLS
RIIPA AMBassador Lecture Series
RAMBLS invites ambassadors and former ambassadors to speak several times a year. This is a valuable opportunity to learn about frontline diplomacy.
RFS
RIIPA Field Seminar
RIIPA organizes JSDF base visits in order to observe and learn the security realities firsthand. These are held once or twice a year.
RFS
RIIPA Field Seminar
RIIPA organizes JSDF base visits in order to observe and learn the security realities firsthand. These are held once or twice a year.
Honorary Advisors
【紹介】国家安全保障戦略研究会 提言書
【Introduction】
Policy Recommendations: What is required of a new "national security strategy"
~ To confront the turbulent international situation ~
National Security Strategy Study Group
Adviser Araki was also involved in the formulation, led by former Chief of Staff, Ryoichi Oriki
This is a proposal from the National Security Strategy Study Group . Please take a look.
戦略3文書に関する評価・課題と提言
〜決意と実行の時〜（2023年2月）
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