SSU Forum/GraSPP Research Seminar “The EU as a security actor – implications for the Japan-EU partnership”

  • Date：
    Thu, May 15, 2025
  • Time：
    10:30-12:00
  • Location：
    SMBC Academia Hall, 4F International Academic Research Building, UTokyo Hongo campus
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  • Host：

    Security Studies Unit (SSU), Institute for Future Initiatives (IFI)
    Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), The University of Tokyo (UTokyo)

  • Language：

    English only (Japanese simultaneous translation not available)

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Abstract

In an era of rapid geopolitical shifts, the European Union (EU) is stepping up as a security and defence actor. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has been a wake-up call for Europe to boost its capacity to defend itself and to deter potential adversaries. As this war has clear global implications, the EU’s partnerships with likeminded countries have gained robust security dimensions – including with Japan. From outer space to cyber space and from maritime security to defence industry, the EU is undergoing a transformation. In this event, Tania Latici, expert in strategic matters of Peace, Security and Defence at the EU’s diplomatic service – the European External Action Service – will delve into this transformation of the EU’s role as security actor, what it means for the Indo-Pacific region and for the increasingly strong partnership between the EU and Japan.

Panelist

Speaker: Tania Lațici (Political Assistant to the Managing Director for Peace, Security and Defence European External Action Service (EEAS))
Discussant: Ken Endo (Professor, Faculty of Law and Politics, The University of Tokyo)
Moderator: HENG Yee Kuang (Director of Security Studies Unit (SSU) and Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo)