Expert Insights: an Interview with Professor TSURUOKA Michito (Keio University)

2026/6/8

日本語

Our Mission had the opportunity to interview Professor TSURUOKA Michito of Keio University, a leading expert in international politics, European security, and NATO-Japan relations. Prior to joining Keio University, Professor TSURUOKA was employed as advisor for NATO at the Embassy of Japan to Belgium (2005-2008). before the Mission of Japan to NATO was established as an independent entity

During the interview, the Professor shared his insight on why it is important to pay close attention to geopolitical developments even if they seem to be taking place on the other side of the world. He explores the complex web of modern international relations, explaining why a crisis in one region inevitably have an effect across the world.

Discussions on national security and peace are often viewed exclusively through a domestic or regional lens. However, for a nation like Japan which is deeply integrated into and reliant upon the global system, the stability of the international community is far from just a distant concern.

How do events unfolding across the globe, from Europe to the Middle East, directly impact the strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific?

Discover why navigating today’s geopolitical challenges requires a truly global perspective, and what role partnerships like the Japan-NATO relationship play in this complex environment. We invite you to watch the video to gain a deeper understanding of why global security is an issue that impacts to us all.