In this episode, we take a deeper look at Japan's new defense strategy, the country's role in Indo-Pacific security, as well as its rising importance in the international security domain with Dr. Satoru Nagao.Dr. Satoru Nagao is a fellow (non-resident) at Hudson Institute, based in Tokyo, Japan. From December 2017 through November 2020, he was a visiting fellow at Hudson Institute, based in Washington, DC.Dr. Nagao's primary research area is US-Japan-India security cooperation. He was awarded his PhD by Gakushuin University in 2011 for his thesis, "India's Military Strategy," the first such research thesis on this topic in Japan. Gakushuin University is a premier institution from which members of the Japanese Imperial Family have also graduated.Dr. Nagao holds numerous other research positions, including director at the International Security Industry Council, senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, specially-appointed research fellow at the Japan Forum on International Relations, research fellow at the Institute for Future Engineering (strategy, defense policy), lecturer at Gakushuin University, an associate at the Society of Security and Diplomatic Policy Studies, research fellow at the Security and Strategy Research Institute for Japan, senior fellow at the Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka, senior research fellow of the Indian Military Review, and visiting fellow (Indo-Pacific) and honorary convenor at the Japan of Tillotoma Foundation in India.Dr. Nagao was a visiting scholar at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in Washington DC. He worked previously as a research fellow at the Tokyo Foundation and the Ocean Policy Research Foundation in Tokyo, as a post-doctoral fellow at the Research Institute for Oriental Cultures at Gakushuin University, and as a lecturer at Gakushuin University, Aoyama-Gakuin University and Komazawa University. He was also a security analyst at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and a first lieutenant of the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces (Japanese Army).Dr. Nagao has authored numerous books and articles on security issues, and he also contributes to the column, "Age of Japan-India 'Alliance'" at Nikkei Business, the journal of one of Japan’s leading newspapers. He can be reached on: Hudson Institute and LinkedIn.If you find our podcast insightful, please like, share, and subscribe on ⁠www.accesshub.today and www.oknikam.euAbout Access HubAccess Hub is a global B2B market leader at the intersection of strategy, media, and technology, driving innovation across Space, Defense, Maritime, Aerospace, Energy, and Media-Tech.Built on three pillars, Advertising & Marketing, Consulting, and Supply Chain Management, Access Hub delivers high-impact campaigns, actionable insights, and trusted supplier-buyer connections.With a footprint in 120+ countries, 50,000+ monthly readers, and 250+ clients, we consistently deliver results: 75% average sales uplift and 4.85/5 client satisfaction rating.Whether you’re looking to expand market reach, unlock strategic intelligence, or connect with industry leaders, Access Hub is where industries converge, innovation thrives, and growth accelerates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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