Seminar: National Capabilities and Perceptions in Times of Crisis－Taiwan and Japan in Comparative Perspective
Event Information
| Date and Time | July 7, 2025 15:30 - 16:30 |
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| Venue |
2nd Floor Conference Hall, Building Number 4, Komaba II Research Campus |
| Capacity | 102 people |
| Entrance Fee | Free * Pre-registration required |
| Registration Method | Please register via Google form below |
| Contact |
Akira Igata, Project Lecturer |
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The Economic Security Intelligence Lab (ESIL) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo will host a seminar titled “National Capabilities and Perceptions in Times of Crisis: Taiwan and Japan in Comparative Perspective.”
Drawing from an ongoing research project under the Geopolitical Frontiers Team of the Future Potentials Observatory (FPO), this session will feature a dual presentation: Dr. Nuno Morgado (Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary) will address the theoretical foundations of neoclassical geopolitics, while Dr. Takashi Hosoda (Assistant Professor, University of Defense, Czech Republic) will present empirical analyses of Taiwan’s and Japan’s capacity to sustain national functioning during extended crises.
These case studies include assessments of key geopolitical agents and their perceptions of national potential and national power, such as Taiwan’s maritime logistics, shipping capacity, domestic stockpiles, and resource alternatives, as well as Japan’s overall strategic preparedness, based on two academic articles: one recently accepted for publication in Asian International Studies Review, and another currently under final review.
Together, their presentations address the broader phenomenon of “geopolitical misrepresentation” (or geomisguidance) in contemporary security environments, exploring how material and non-material factors, including cognitive, institutional, and cultural variables, shape strategic decision-making amid uncertainty.
Notes for participants
- For security reasons, no dangerous materials or food/beverages are allowed inside the venue. Please follow staff instructions during the event.
- Please present your valid photo ID (e.g., student ID or driver’s license) at the reception desk on the day of the event. For security reasons, participants who do not provide complete and accurate information regarding their identity, affiliation, and position may not be admitted.
Language: English
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