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.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction01:59 – 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  Official Websitehttps://irthinker.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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