Seminar: Israel and Japan in an increasingly Multipolar World£How Middle Powers are being caught in Great Powers competition
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public |
| Date(s) | December 8, 2025 13:30 — 15:00 |
| Location | Komaba Area Campus |
| Venue | |
| Capacity | 102 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Please register via Google form |
| Registration Period | December 3, 2025 — December 7, 2025 |
| Contact | akira-igata@g.ecc.u-tokyo.ac.jp |

The Economic Security Intelligence Lab (ESIL) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo, is pleased to host a public seminar featuring a delegation from the Israel-based think tank SIGNAL Group titled:
Israel and Japan in an increasingly Multipolar World:
How Middle Powers are caught in Great Powers competition
Great Powers competition between the U.S. and China continues to fragilize an already fragmented world. Since the Covid-19 crisis, numerous challenges have tested the foundation of the post-Cold War global order, and middle powers are faced with a difficult choice between prioritizing traditional allies and sustaining the multilateral order. Israel and Japan stand as symbolic cases for this fragile equilibrium. Both countries are at the forefront of middle power struggle in a century of great power competition.
The delegation from SIGNAL is composed of various experts and policymakers who are confronted directly with this struggle. The think tank, which presents itself as the only think tank specializing in engagement with China, will bring the perspective of Israel on issues related to the Indo-Pacific security and the economic and political competition between the U.S. and China. Together with the Japanese perspective, they will discuss the future of multilateralism in an increasingly multipolar world.
The seminar will be conducted in English, and pre-registration is required to participate.
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.

