Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Japan

🚨 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 | 𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨, 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 KAS Japan, a German publicly-funded political foundation and think tank, is seeking a Project Manager to join our team. 🔗Full job description and application details → kas.de/documents/d/ja…

Last week, we brought together experts across tech, finance, cybersecurity & policy to tackle online fraud, deepfakes & financial safety — from closed-door sessions to open dialogue. Thank you to all participants & @DataLEADS for the collaboration. 📷kas.de/en/web/japan/v…

This week brought foreign & Japanese experts together in Osaka to explore how parties respond to polarization, populism & social change as liberal democracies face growing pressures from left & right. Our gratitude to all participants! All info & 📸: kas.de/en/web/japan/v…

📝New Report: Georg Löer looks at the making and coming of age of Japan's Social Security System against the backdrop of demographic developments and compares the situation with that in Germany. kas.de/en/web/japan/s…

📝New Report: Dr Lorenz Granrath provides an overview of Japan’s energy landscape and outlines the challenges of balancing energy security and rapid decarbonization with rising electricity demand from digitalization and AI. kas.de/en/web/japan/s…

📝In our latest report, Dr. Gerhard Fasol shares his perspective on Japan’s Digital Transformation (DX) Strategy. He outlines both structural hurdles and standout success stories – from the early days of mobile internet toward SaaS and AI. kas.de/en/web/japan/s…

Für #Takaichi sei dieses Wahlergebnis ein fulminanter Erfolg, sagt Paul Linnarz im DLF-Interview. Sie sei in der LPD nun "unangefochten an der Spitze" und ihre Art der politischen Kommunikation komme gerade bei Jungen gut an, so der Leiter der @KAS_Japan. deutschlandfunk.de/klarer-wahlsie…

📢Out now: Our newest publication “4 I’s Explanation of Korea’s ODA Policy: Identity, Interestes, Ideas, and Institutions” authored by Prof. Seokwoo Kim from the University of Seoul. 📝 Read it here: kas.de/en/web/japan/s…

Happy to welcome our new colleague, Marko Klaic, who joins the team as Project Manager for the Country Programme Japan! Marko brings a strong background in foreign policy and international relations, and we look forward to working together on our upcoming projects. 🚀🚀

Pleased to welcome the Swedish NNSC delegation from ROK DMZ, together with the Swedish Defence Attaché in Tokyo, Lt. Col. Mika Ihalainen, for a briefing on regional security concerns and Japanese-Korean relations. 🇸🇪 @EmbSweTokyo @ForsvarsdepSv

Our team at KAS Japan wishes everyone a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Meet Abraham Salazar Lugo, who joined our team in November as a Project Manager and has already successfully led our AI Event in Manila three weeks ago. Welcome to the team, Abraham - we’re excited to have you with us! 🤗

📽 In our interview with us, Dr. Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at the @KRInstitute (Malaysia), shares insights on the importance of government support for SMEs in Southeast Asia to better understand and adopt #AI. youtube.com/watch?v=hf4cpA…

🌏 Thank you to all speakers & participants who joined the KAS SOPAS seminar on the future of global trade amid shifting US engagement, emerging powers & digital innovation! More Info & 📸: kas.de/de/web/japan/v…

Over the past 2 days, our seminar in Manila explored how national AI strategies can be translated into real-world transformation at the SME level, and how partnerships across Asia and Europe can scale innovation, inclusion, and competitiveness. 👉kas.de/en/web/japan/v…

🚨The Countdown is On! Only 7 days left to our public event on the 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 in Tokyo! 👉To join us, register now via the link on our website: kas.de/en/web/japan/v…

Wednesday's joint seminar on economic security, co-hosted with Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI), focused on critical minerals and energy. Hudge thanks to our panelists (@2000grips, @PeterPost23, @IIAsConference) for their invaluable insights! All Info & 📷: kas.de/en/web/japan/v…

📢 Join our next public event on the Future of Global Trade in an Era of Shifting U.S. Engagement, Emerging Powers and Digital Innovation! 📅 Dec 4 | 🕒 16:30 JST 🔗All Info & Registration: kas.de/en/web/japan/v…

Yesterday’s seminar in Tokyo brought together experts from Japan, Germany & Europe for a dynamic exchange on Indo-Pacific security frameworks and their implications for Europe. Inspiring insights and great conversations! 🇯🇵🇩🇪🌏 More Info & 📷: kas.de/en/web/japan/v…

This month, we said goodbye to our dear colleague Kikyo Taguchi, who has been an essential part of the Japan Program for the past three years. 💐💐💐 At the same time, please join us in welcoming Tom Sutton as our new Program Manager – we’re thrilled to have him on board!