In this interview, Dr. Srabani Roy Choudhury discusses the evolving dynamics of India-Japan relations in the Indo-Pacific, covering strategic initiatives like SAGAR, Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, and defence cooperation. Key topics include the impact of Taiwan, Japan’s defence policy, and critical minerals collaboration. The conversation provides insights into geopolitical trends shaping the future of India-Japan partnerships.
Content
- Complementary Visions: India’s SAGAR and Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)
- Reception of India’s SAGAR Initiative in Japan
- SAGAR: A Fixed Strategy or an Evolving Concept?
- Impact of Japan’s Increased Defence Spending on India-Japan Relations in the Indo-Pacific
- Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services Agreement (RPSS) Between India and Japan
- The Role of Taiwan in Shaping India-Japan Relations
- Comparing the Postures of Abe, Kishida, and Ishiba Towards India
- Ishiba’s Controversial Statement on an ‘Asian NATO’
- The Role of the USA in India-Japan Relations
- Japan’s Recognition of Arunachal Pradesh and Its Strategic Implications Against China
- India’s Limited Engagement in Minilateral Initiatives with Like-Minded Nations
- Strengthening India-Japan Collaboration in Securing Critical Minerals and Supply Chains Through SCRI
- Energy Cooperation Between India and Japan
- The Future of India-Japan Relations
Srabani Roy Choudhury
Dr. Srabani Roy Choudhury is a Professor of Japanese Studies Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
Awarded Commendation for Promotion of Japanese Studies 2024 by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo Japan
Visiting Scholar at Policy Research Institute (2011), Kobe University (2014), Nagoya University (2019), Keio University (2022), University of Navarra (2024).
Selected Publications
Choudhury, S. R. (2022). The indo-pacific theatre: Strategic visions and frameworks (1st ed.). Routledge India. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003342311
Roy Choudhury, S. (Ed.). (2023). Japan and its partners in the Indo-Pacific: Engagements and alignment. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Roy Choudhury, S. (2024). India-japan partnership: Abe the game changer (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003539018
Shaw, R., & Choudhury, S. R. (Eds.). (2024). India, japan and beyond: Human security, environment, development, innovation and resilience. Springer Nature Singapore. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-3282-1
