Japan's Policies Towards Russia and Ukraine in 2025

YCAPS is delighted to announce the next event in the Community Conversations seminar series in the Yokosuka community! This event will feature Dr. James D.J. Brown, Professor of Political Science and Faculty Advisor for International Affairs Major at Temple University, Japan Campus.

Japan's response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 surprised many by its forcefulness. In addition to wide-ranging sanctions against Putin's regime, Japan's government has been generous in its support for Ukraine. However, will these policies continue in 2025, especially following Donald Trump's return to the White House?

This talk will address how Japan's policies towards Russia and Ukraine will develop as Russia's invasion of Ukraine extends into a fourth year.

Registration: Optional via this Google Form.

Schedule:

• 18:15-19:00 Refreshments & Networking (food & drinks)
• 19:00-20:15 Presentation and Q&A
• 20:15-20:30 Post Event Conversing

Location:

Werk Yokosuka

Japan, 〒238-0006 Kanagawa,
Yokosuka, Hinodecho, 1 Chome−５
https://www.werk-yokosuka.com/

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Speaker:

Dr. James D.J. Brown, Ph.D. is a Professor of Political Science at Temple University, Japan Campus. His research centres on Russia-Japan relations. Dr. Brown regularly writes op-eds, including for Nikkei Asia, The Japan Times, and The Diplomat. He also writes in Russian and Japanese, including for the Carnegie Moscow Center and Nikkei Business. He is also frequently quoted in the media, including by The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Yomiuri Shimbun, Hokkaido Shimbun, and the BBC. For a more robust bio please see his faculty page here

Format: This event will be off-the-record.

Registration: Optional via this Google Form
Moderators: Jeff Mazziotta

Co-Sponsor: ICAS (Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies)
Seminar Cost: Free of charge