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Global Consensus Making Policy
Takemi Laboratory

To Resolving Emerging Transnational Challenges in the Context of Science and Technology Advancement and the Evolving Geopolitical Landscape

The advancement of science and technology, including emerging fields, presents novel challenges across multiple dimensions, as exemplified in AI and cyber domains. This is exacerbated by geopolitical implications,including economic security considerations. Moreover, within this evolving competitive landscape, strategies for strengthening Japan's foundational science and technology capabilities are being fundamentally revisited.
With these multifaceted challenges in mind, this laboratory conducts research primarily in the following areas through collaboration with international partners worldwide.This laboratory hosts the Economic Security and Policy Innovation Program, which synthesizes academic research and practical policy implementation.

1. Global Consensus Making Policy

Research on coordination mechanisms and consensus formation for transnational challenges, as well as ensuring implementation thereof. In examining the political dynamics underlying these issues, particular emphasis is placed on Japan's role in the global landscape. The research focuses on analysis and policy recommendations regarding international standardization of emerging technologies as well as other emerging fields in general (including AI, space and synthetic biology) where international political dynamics are particularly pronounced. The research also examines ways of strengthening domestic policies to address these emerging challenges, including those in the public health sector.

2. Economic Security Policy

(a) Research examining policy trends and strategic significance of strategic technology cooperation and supply chain resilience within multilateral frameworks such as the Quad (The US-Japan-India-Australia Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), focusing on the intersection of economic security and technology diplomacy. The research and policy recommendations are conducted through extensive engagement with international conferences, including co-hosting a Quad industry-academia-government partnership forum as well as collaboration with relevant international/domestic stakeholders. (b) Research on policies for securing Japan's national security primarily through economic instruments and the legal frameworks that enable such policies. Specific focus areas include: (i) international cooperation in science and technology from the perspective of Japan's national interests and research environment protection; (ii) strengthening trade secret protection legislation and addressing technology transfer concerns; (iii) development and rationalization of economic security legislation; and (iv) legal framework enhancement for economic security.

3. Science and Technology Policy

Research on policies aimed at strengthening Japan's foundational science and technology capabilities. Analysis centers on the dynamics and investment strategies of innovation ecosystems, while identifying and reinforcing Japan's strategic advantages in an era characterized by international competition and cooperation, and examining requisite policy solutions.

4. Rule Formation in Intellectual Property

Advanced research on intellectual property law from the perspective of innovation promotion and national interest protection. Research encompasses the formation of AI-related intellectual property rules, cross-border intellectual property rights, damage calculation methodologies, evidence collection in litigation, the quality assurance function of trademarks and the scope of trademark rights, and others.

Policy dialogue with health experts from United States, including CDC and CNN

Policy dialogue with health experts from United States, including CDC and CNN
（Photo credit: Sasakawa Peace Foundation US）

Presentation at the QUAD Critical and Emerging Technology Forum

The QUAD Critical and Emerging Technology Forum organizing team

Seminar Space at RCAST

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While global coordination remains essential for addressing transnational challenges, maintaining effective response capabilities consistently presents significant obstacles. Moreover, the growing complexity of geopolitical dynamics has made securing national interests in appropriate ways increasingly difficult.
Our laboratory members investigate solutions to these complex problems, drawing on diverse practical expertise across legal affairs, international organizations, and renowned think tanks. We have also established the Economic Security and Policy Innovation Program, which actively develops policy recommendations in emerging science and technology fields and other areas where established solutions do not yet exist. This work proceeds through extensive collaboration with partner think tanks globally, industry stakeholders, and international teams, while hosting international conferences and fostering strategic partnerships worldwide.
We employ various approaches to ensure our research remains both engaging and empirically grounded, enabling participants to apply these experiences in their future careers. We welcome interested individuals to join our collaborative research endeavors.