In this episode of the Katipunan Dialogue Podcast, we explore the complexities of Japan’s updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision/Policy. We delve into its origin and evolution over the years, discuss its strategic goals and objectives, and assess how it aligns with Japan’s foreign policy imperatives. With a targeted examination of maritime security and multilateral cooperation, we unveil the impact and ripple effects of this initiative on Southeast East Asian states, and notably, on the Philippines.Join us for an insightful dialogue delving into the essence of the FOIP's influence.
Hosted by:
MARIA THAEMAR TANA PhD
Associate Professor, UP Department of Political Science
Co-Convenor, UP CIDS Strategic Studies Program
With:
JIKKO ALFONSO PUZON
Filipino researcher
Former Visiting Research Fellow at
The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)