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National Security Strategy Study Group with GEN Ryoichi Oriki (JGSDF, Ret.), LTG Koichi Isobe (JGSDF, Ret.), and Lt Gen Junichi Araki (JASDF, Ret.)
February 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
On February 27, 2025, Sasakawa USA hosted a Policy Briefing event on “Enhancing Japan’s National Security Strategy for a New Era.” The discussion featured three distinguished retired generals from Japan’s Self-Defense Forces: GEN Ryoichi Oriki (JGSDF, Ret.), 3rd chief of staff of the Joint Staff in the Japan Self-Defense Forces; LTG Koichi Isobe (JGSDF, Ret.), former commanding general of the East Army; and Lt Gen Junichi Araki (JASDF, Ret.), former commander of the Air Training Command. Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, president and chairman of Sasakawa USA, moderated the event.
As members of the National Security Strategy Study Group in Japan, the generals reviewed Japan’s National Security Strategy and gave recommendations for its future development. The event provided valuable insights into Japan’s strategic defense priorities and future directions in light of the rapidly changing security environment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Photo (left to right): Lt Gen Junichi Araki (JASDF, Ret.), GEN Ryoichi Oriki (JGSDF, Ret.), and LTG Koichi Isobe (JGSDF, Ret.)
