On 6–7 March, SIPRI hosted a symposium to explore different perspectives on and opportunities for strengthening security cooperation between the Nordic countries and Japan.
Titled ‘Bridging Regions: Nordic–Japan Security Cooperation in Uncertain Times’, the event brought together experts, policymakers and scholars from Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway and Sweden.
Discussions took place against the backdrop of global uncertainties produced by the second Trump administration, intensifying rivalry between the United States and China, and evolving Sino–Russian relations. Participants examined the security implications these have for the Nordic region and Japan and compared threat perceptions. Additionally, they explored opportunities to strengthen Nordic–Japanese security cooperation and the challenges involved.
About SIPRI's China and Asia Security Programme
SIPRI’s work on China and Asia provides timely, independent and policy-relevant analysis based on primary research, in-depth field work and dialogue activities with Chinese, Asian and other counterparts. The programme pays particular attention to China’s growing global footprint in several parts of the world. Its research and publications focus on three overarching themes: (a) international political economy and geoeconomics; (b) development aid, peacebuilding and the Global South; and (c) foreign, defence and strategic policy.
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