The 3rd Asia Roundtable: Developments in Japan’s Defence Policy
Discussing Japan's Defense Strategy
The discussion focused on the recent developments in Japan’s defence policy, which is trying to cope with growing challenges from North Korea, China, and Japan. In December, Tokyo released major defence policy documents, including the National Security Strategy and the National Defence Strategy.
The discussion featured Professor Hideshi Tokuchi, President, Research Institute for Peace and Security (RIPS) & Former Vice-Minister of Defence for International Affairs & Amb. Shyam Saran, Former Foreign Secretary & Honorary Fellow, CPR