In this interview, Dr Satoru Nagao shares expert insights on the evolving strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines. From historical legacies to defence, diplomacy, and economic cooperation, we explore how both countries navigate today’s Indo-Pacific challenges.

Dr Satoru Nagao is a non-resident fellow at the Hudson Institute and a leading expert on security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. He holds a PhD from Gakushuin University.

Dr Nagao has advised Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence and held research positions at top strategic institutes in Japan, the US, India, and Sri Lanka. His work focuses on defence cooperation, maritime security, and strategic partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.

In this interview, Dr Satoru Nagao shares expert insights on the evolving strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines. From historical legacies to defence, diplomacy, and economic cooperation, we explore how both countries navigate today’s Indo-Pacific challenges.

Content:

In this interview, Dr Satoru Nagao shares expert insights on the evolving strategic partnership between Japan and the Philippines. From historical legacies to defence, diplomacy, and economic cooperation, we explore how both countries navigate today’s Indo-Pacific challenges.

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Introduction
• 01:59 – From War to Partnership: The Legacy of Reparations  
• 05:30 – Japan’s Indo-Pacific Vision: What It Means for Manila  
• 17:41 – Why Isn't the Philippines in the QUAD?  
• 20:21 – Defence Ties: Is Japan Doing Enough?  
• 25:59 – North Korea’s Missiles: A Shared Security Challenge  
• 30:56 – What the Reciprocal Access Agreement Really Means  
• 36:00 – Japan’s Economic Power in the Philippines  
• 38:32 – New Capitalism vs. Inclusive Growth  
• 42:18 – Radar Grants and Regional Security  
• 45:26 – Trilateral Ties: Japan, US & the Philippines under Trump  
• 48:45 – What Everyone Overlooks in Japan–Philippines Cooperation  
• 51:58 – Underresearched: Future Directions for Scholars  

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