Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:47 +0900 en-us © 2026 Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies yes 05f8d32f-a758-51f3-9b8a-ca9edccd2be7 icas@tuj.temple.edu a8531d30-4f60-11f1-8ef2-459a9a5e4cc6 ICAS episodic false Welcome to the ICAS. Based in Tokyo, we provide lectures, seminars and discussions of issues related to contemporary Asian politics, society and economics. Participants include a wide range of individuals from both the foreign and Japanese business, government and academic communities. We also publish articles on Asian and US affairs, host adjunct and visiting fellows, and coordinate undergraduate and graduate student internships. Our events and publications are in English.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) ICAS icas@tuj.temple.edu https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z1iv2g4aahwxxiqjb8x2zddwxn2q?.jpg Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies Canada-Japan Security Relations: Expanding the Partnership to Address Rising Threats Canada-Japan Security Relations: Expanding the Partnership to Address Rising Threats This talk explores the evolving security relationship between Canada and Japan at a moment of heightened strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific. It examines how both countries are adapting their defence, economic security, and diplomatic strategies in response to shared challenges, including coercive state behaviour and disruptions to the rules-based order. Drawing on recent policy developments - from Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy to Japan’s historic shifts in defence posture - the talk highlights opportunities for deeper bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Ultimately, it considers how Canada and Japan can work together to enhance regional stability and shape a more resilient Indo-Pacific.

]]> This talk explores the evolving security relationship between Canada and Japan at a moment of heightened strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific. It examines how both countries are adapting their defence, economic security, and diplomatic strategies in response to shared challenges, including coercive state behaviour and disruptions to the rules-based order. Drawing on recent policy developments - from Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy to Japan’s historic shifts in defence posture - the talk highlights opportunities for deeper bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Ultimately, it considers how Canada and Japan can work together to enhance regional stability and shape a more resilient Indo-Pacific.

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