Japan’s Updated FOIP: A Strategy for a Changing Indo-Pacific

Japan’s new FOIP is no longer just a vision—it’s becoming a strategy for action, from energy security to AI governance. The conversation highlights how to read the updated FOIP—and how Japan is stepping up as a trusted leader in a rapidly shifting Indo-Pacific while keeping the U.S.-Japan alliance at its core. ▼Shihoko Goto Vice President of Programs and Director of the Asia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). ▼Takio Yamada Executive Director of the Center for Global Outreach (CGO) at the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA). 0:00 Introduction 00:53 Japan’s Updated FOIP: How Should We Read It? 09:35 Japan as a Trusted Partner in Southeast Asia 11:54 Energy Resilience as a New Pillar of FOIP 19:45 Japan’s Evolving Security and Defense Policy 22:00 Looking Ahead: Japan’s Future Role The views expressed in this video are those of the expert and do not necessarily reflect those of JIIA CGO. #IndoPacific #FOIP #JapanForeignPolicy #EconomicSecurity #PowerAsia #CGO #JIIA