Recent global conflicts including the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars have had major consequences for the present international order and the energy security of many countries, including Japan. The Israel-Hamas war and its potential for escalation may impact the Middle East region and its relations with counties like Japan, putting its energy supplies at risk.

In this webinar, Professor Koichiro Tanaka from Keio University will talk about the impact of global conflicts amid possible concerns about Japan’s energy security.

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Koichiro Tanaka

Professor Koichiro Tanaka has held various positions as an expert on Middle East affairs at governmental institutions, international organizations, and private think tanks. Among them are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA), and the Institute of Energy Economics Japan (IEEJ). Since September 2017, Tanaka has joined the faculty of Keio University’s Graduate School of Media and Governance where he teaches modern Middle East politics along with energy security. He holds a MA degree on Persian linguistics and contributes regularly to Japanese and international news programs as a commentator. Tanaka concurrently serves as an extraordinary advisor at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI).