Key takeaways from the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue with Professor Jimbo Ken

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Japan Memo

The International Institute for Strategic Studies

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The Japan Memo is a monthly podcast series that analyses why Japan matters in today’s regional and global geopolitical landscape. In each episode, Robert Ward of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Japan Chair Programme, will bring in strategists, experts and practitioners from around the world to examine how Japan is using its diplomatic, economic and military tools to achieve its strategic goals, and what lessons it offers to other countries.

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Key takeaways from the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue with Professor Jimbo Ken

Japan Memo

32 minutes 27 seconds

5 months ago

Key takeaways from the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue with Professor Jimbo Ken

In this special edition of Japan Memo Season 5, Robert Ward reports from Singapore on the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.

Joining him is Professor Jimbo Ken, Managing Director of the International House of Japan, President of the Asia Pacific Initiative, and Professor at Keio University’s Faculty of Policy Management. They deliver timely and in-depth analysis of this year’s key developments and strategic narratives.

Robert and Professor Jimbo discuss:

· Major themes and takeaways from the 2025 Dialogue and how it compares with previous years

· Key messages from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s speech

· Regional perspectives on China’s activities and strategic posture

· Analysis of Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen’s address

· ASEAN’s evolving role in an increasingly contested regional order

We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on your podcast platform of choice. If you have any comments or questions, please contact us at japanchair@iiss.org.

Date recorded: 1 June 2025

This episode of Japan Memo was recorded in Singapore and produced at the IISS in London.

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