Japan's Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Shaping a Free and Open Region through Economy, Connectivity, and Geo-strategy

Dr. Debasish Nandy is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Centre for Studies of South and South-East Asian Societies at Kazi Nazrul University, India. His research focuses on Japan, Asia, international relations, and regional affairs. He has held visiting and fellowship positions at institutions in Japan, Germany, Bangladesh, and Tajikistan, including Osaka University. He is a Senior Fellow at the Pan-Asia Research Institute, Tokyo. He has published extensively and has edited 13 books and authored 8 books.

Dr. Yu-Hua Chen is an Associate Professor in the Global Studies Program at Akita International University, Japan. His research interests include China’s foreign and security policy, Taiwan-Japan relations, Asian history, and international relations. He has taught and conducted research at institutions including the Australian National University and George Washington University. His work has appeared in several leading publications on Asian affairs and international relations.

Dr. Monojit Das, PhD is an independent geopolitical analyst and the Hon. Executive Editor of IADN Indian Aerospace and Defence News, New Delhi.