Japanese Vision: Unlocking the Global South's Economic and Security Potential

The African continent is a wealth of natural resources and a burgeoning population which make competition for influence fierce. Japan seeks to build on existing economic and diplomatic ties to the 54 African nations and create partnerships forged from the decades-long relationship with the region. In this episode we look at where multifaceted connections can be made, and existing diplomatic ties be strengthened.

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Japanese settlers have made Latin America their home for over a century, and holds deep cultural ties to Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Argentina and beyond. Former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida renewed commitment to Latin America, saying he aimed to create a sustainable value chain that extends beyond trade into infrastructure, communications and even outer space!  We look at the sound foundations Japan has in business and trade with Latin America and explore what else is on the horizon for these Nations.

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Central Asia is made up of five former Soviet republics sometimes referred to as the “Stans”: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. Rich in resources and strategically located, the region is becoming increasingly important on the global stage. 
Japan has been engaged in the ‘Stans’ since the countries gained independence in the 1990s, fostering international trade links and providing a gateway to other markets. In this episode we explore the crucial relationship Japan can play as a well-positioned trading partner in shaping the future of the region.

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