Japan–India Relations – Building a Partnership for the 21st Century in the Indo-Pacific

In the post-Cold-War era, Japan-India relations have been deepening based on share interests, historical and cultural synergies, and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. How will their relationship evolve? What is the role of China and the US in that strategic convergence? This panel will explore these issues through an academic dialogue that looks at synergies, divergences, challenges and opportunities in building Japan-India relations.

YCAPS is glad to partner with Kreab Tokyo to deliver this opportunity

Kreab is a world-class communications consulting firm founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1970. Since its opening in 1985, Kreab Inc., the Tokyo office, has been providing consulting services to a wide range of clients, making full use of its network that connects 30 countries around the world. Kreab supports communications activities with three core business areas: public relations, government relations, and global risk management. This includes extensive experience helping the Japanese government with its global PR efforts. More information is available at https://kreab.com/tokyo/ja/

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*Registration is mandatory

Schedule :

18:00-18:30: Light refreshments & Networking

18:30: Welcome by Kreab representative and John Bradford (YCAPS)

18:35-1905: Moderated panel discussion

19:05: Q&A with members of the audience, moderated by John Bradford

19:40: wrapup and thanks

19:45: All activities finished

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 18:00 refreshments, 18:30 Seminar start

Language: English

Venue: Kreab Tokyo: Atago Green Hills MORI Tower 11F, 2-5-1 Atago, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6211

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Speakers:

Dr. Saroj Kumar Rath is an Assistant Professor at the University of Delhi. His research focuses on India’s foreign policy, maritime security, and regional cooperation, particularly the evolution of India–Japan strategic relations.

Dr. László Csicsmann is a Professor at Corvinus University of Budapest and Head of the Corvinus Center for Contemporary Asia Studies. His research examines Asian regionalism, soft balancing, and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.

Dr. Stephen R. Nagy is Professor of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University in Tokyo, Visiting Fellow at the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA), and Director of Policy Studies at YCAPS. His work focuses on geopolitics, multilateralism, and Indo-Pacific security.

Dr. Satoru Nagao is a Nonresident Fellow at the Hudson Institute and a leading voice on Japan–India defense and strategic cooperation. His research explores Japan’s defense policies, the Quad, and maritime security.

Cost: Free of charge

Moderators: John Bradford, Executive Director, YCAPS

Format: This event will be off-the-record. Questions are encouraged.

Registration: Required. Please use this link to RSVP for in-person attendance

Co-Sponsors: Kreab Tokyo