About FOIP+ Dialogue
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This year marks a decade since former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo first articulated his vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
The FOIP initiative aims to realize a free and open international order across the Indo-Pacific, grounded in shared values and principles – most notably the rule of law. It seeks to do so by strengthening regional connectivity and fostering peace, stability, and prosperity throughout this region.Abe Shinzo’s flagship vision has gained increasing significance amid intensifying strategic competition between nations and the growing complexity of geopolitical dynamics.
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of FOIP, an event will be held to connect private and research networks across borders, broaden engagement with countries, regions, and thematic areas, and promote dialogue aimed at advancing the objectives of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The initiative will also support and nurture the development of next-generation researchers in the field. Please join us.
FOIP+ Dialogue 2026: Beyond the First Decade
｜Dates
｜Dates
October 17-18th 2026
JST 10:00-15:00 / EDT (previous day) 21:00-2:00 / AEDT 12:00-17:00 / IST 6:30-11:30
｜Application
｜Application
The event will be held online (in English). Please fill out the form by clicking "Participate." The secretariat will provide information on how to participate at a later date.
Anyone interested in research and activities related to FOIP, from both Japan and overseas, can participate. Participation is free of charge.
｜Program
｜Program
Day1 October 17th
10:00 | Opening session
10:00 | Opening session
Opening remarks
10:30 | Keynote session
10:30 | Keynote session
Speech by Kanehara Nobukatsu, Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
11:00 | Report session
11:00 | Report session
Country Reports
David M. Andrews,Fellow, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Eleanor Shiori Hughes, Non-Resident Fellow at econVue
Li Shih-Hui, Director, Abe Shinzo Research Center, Professor, College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University,Taiwan
Madhuchanda Ghosh, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Presidency University, India
Takada Shizuka, Research Associate, United States Studies Centre, Sydeney University, Australia
*Listed in alphabetical order
12:00 | Research Spotlight & Break
12:00 | Research Spotlight & Break
Axel J. Defngin University of Guam, Doctor of Education
Sovereignty As Strategy: Asserting Yapese Agency in Geopolitical Competition
Thant Htet Sint Senior Researcher, Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies (MISIS)
The Emerging Longevity Systems of Asia: Technology, Prevention, and Regional Strategy
13:00 | Panel discussion
13:00 | Panel discussion
FOIP’s First Decade and Beyond: Facing the Challenges of a “Ruptured” World Order
Moderator
Hakata Kei, President, The Institute for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (I-FOIP), Professor at Seikei University
Speakers
David M. Andrews,Fellow, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Eleanor Shiori Hughes, Non-Resident Fellow at econVue
Li Shih-Hui, Director, Abe Shinzo Research Center, Professor, College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University,Taiwan
Madhuchanda Ghosh, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Presidency University, India
Takada Shizuka, Research Associate, United States Studies Centre, Sydeney University, Australia
14:30 | Award session
14:30 | Award session
Ceremony of the 1st Abe Shinzo Award
Abe Akie, Wife of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo
1st Abe Shinzo Award Laureate Lectures, Q&A
Day2 October 18th
10:00 | Keynote session
10:00 | Keynote session
Speech by Taniguchi Tomohiko, Former Special Advisor to the Cabinet of Prime Minister ABE, Shinzo (Foreign Policy Speechwriter)
10:30 | Thematic Presentations
10:30 | Thematic Presentations
Hard security: Foreign affairs and diplomacy
Hakata Kei, President, The Institute for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (I-FOIP), Professor at Seikei University
Economic security: Strong economy and resilience
Hatakeyama Kyoko, Professor at University of Niigata Prefecture
Health security: Global risks and responses
Shibuya Kenji, Chief Executive Officer, Medical Excellence JAPAN, Research Director at the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research
12:15 | FOIP+ Featured Papers
12:15 | FOIP+ Featured Papers
Presentations and Q&A on featured papers selected as finalists from submissions to the Abe Shinzo Award
14:20 | Closing session
14:20 | Closing session
Participants’ Learnings and Awareness Sharing, and Summary
｜Speakers
｜Speakers
Abe Akie
Wife of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo
Tokumoto Shinnosuke
Founder of the Abe Shinzo Digital Museum Project
Hakata Kei
President, The Institute for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Kanehara Nobukatsu
Executive Director of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Taniguchi Tomohiko
Former Special Advisor to the Cabinet (Speechwriter)
David M. Andrews
Fellow, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Eleanor Shiori Hughes
Non-Resident Fellow at econVue
Li Shih-Hui
Director, Abe Shinzo Research Center, Professor
Madhuchanda Ghosh
Senior Assistant Professor,
Department of Political Science, Presidency University
Takada Shizuka
Research Associate, United States Studies Centre, Sydney University
Hatakeyama Kyoko
Professor at University of Niigata Prefecture
Shibuya Kenji
Chief Executive Officer, Medical Excellence JAPAN
｜Note
｜Note
The timetable and speakers may change during the event.
｜Organization Overview
｜Organization Overview
Organizer
FOIP+ Organizing Committee
Co-organizers
The Abe Shinzo Digital Museum Project
The Abe Shinzo Institute for Indo-Pacific Studies (ASIIPS)
The Institute for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (I-FOIP)
Supported by
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Contact Information
E-mail：info@foip-plus.com
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