The role of Japan in Indian Ocean security
Channel: ANU TV
Date: 2016-03-29

What are Japan’s security interests in the Indian Ocean (including energy security)? What are the options for involving Japan and other ‘external’ powers in regional arrangements related to Indian Ocean security? What security partnerships is Japan developing in relation to Indian Ocean security? What contributions can Japan make to Indian Ocean security?

Moderator: Associate Professor Brendan Taylor, Head, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, The Australian National University

Speakers:

Mr Masanori Nishi, former Vice-Minister of Defence, Japan

Dr David Brewster, Senior Research Fellow, National Security College, The Australian National University

Commander Keitaro Ushirogata, JMSDF Command and Staff College

Dr Anthony Bergin, Deputy Director, Australian Strategic Policy Institute