Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI)

NPI has published a Hybrid Threats Case Database.

This database systematically compiles cases of hybrid threats from around the world and enables searches by tools, actors, target regions or countries, year of event, and keywords. By making this database publicly available, we aim to provide a research resource on hybrid warfare for users both domestically and internationally.

NPI Open Webinar: "China's Entity List Designation of Japanese Corporations as a Security Policy: The Narrative of Japan's 'Neo-Militarism'"

We discussed how to interpret the Chinese government's listing of Japanese corporations on its Entity List and what kinds of responses may be possible, taking into account China's current perception of Japan, which is often represented by the term "neo-militarism."

NPI Open Symposium: "Status in the Fifth Year of the Invasion of Ukraine: Where will Russia's War Lead the Former Soviet Republics?"

On February 22, as the fifth year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, Nakasone Peace Institute held a symposium entitled "Status in the Fifth Year of the Invasion of Ukraine: Where will Russia's War Lead the Former Soviet Republics?" in a hybrid format, with both in-person and online participation.

NPI Open Symposium: "The World in 2026─The Future of International Politics in an Era Without Coordinate Axes, Compasses, or Nautical Charts"

On February 6, 2026, Nakasone Peace Institute hosted an Open Symposium entitled "The World in 2026─The Future of International Politics in an Era Without Coordinate Axes, Compasses, or Nautical Charts" (in person) from 16:30 to 18:00 at International House of Japan in Tokyo.

NPI webinar: "The Second Trump Administration in Its Second Year and the Indo-Pacific Region─Assessment and Outlook"

The Japan-U.S. Alliance Study Group at Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) held the open webinar. It analyzed and discussed how the policies of the second Trump administration have affected the Indo-Pacific region amid rapidly shifting conditions around the world.

NPI Webinar: "Analysis of Japan-China Relations since November 2025─China's Intentions and Taiwan"

This webinar examined the current state of Japan-China relations taking into account China's domestic situation and foreign policy, as well as the relationship between China and the Taiwan issue.

New issue: "80 Years of Japan's Foreign Policy" has been released.

Articles by: KITAOKA SHINICHI, HAMADA MAYA, UESHIMA TAKUMI, ONO TOMOKO, SUZUKI AYAME, CHEOL HEE PARK

Accepting Applications for the 22nd Nakasone Yasuhiro Award

The Nakasone Yasuhiro Award was established in 2004 to recognize the younger generation who are making active and bold international achievements in addressing global issues such as building a new international order, establishing regional economic cooperation, overcoming hunger and poverty, responding to pandemics and severe disasters, and environmental and energy issues.
We are currently accepting applications for the 22nd Award (fiscal year 2026). We look forward to receiving your applications and nominations.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（Application closing date: April 30, 2026）