Shinzo Abe Research Center｜Our Vision and Mission
In postwar exchanges between Taiwan and Japan, industrial and business cooperation has served as an important foundation. In Taiwan, university-based Japan Studies Centers have primarily focused on research in the fields of culture and literature. Since 2012, however, Japanese studies and Taiwan–Japan relations research in Taiwan have entered a new phase of development.The most significant contributor to this development was the inauguration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, along with the diplomatic strategies and economic policies he advanced during his tenure. These policies not only reshaped Japan’s national trajectory but also influenced the entire East Asian region. Examples include the Free and Open Indo-Pacific, Abenomics, CPTPP, Regional Revitalization, and Society 5.0. Even after his resignation, Abe’s assertion that “A contingency in Taiwan is a contingency for Japan” has remained a crucial perspective for understanding and analyzing contemporary Taiwan–Japan relations.
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From both geopolitical and geo-economic perspectives, Prime Minister Abe positioned Taiwan as a key player in Japan’s diplomatic strategy. His approach reflected not only historical affinity toward Taiwan but also practical considerations such as the first island chain, supply chain security, and the creation of a “chain of democracy” within the free and democratic world. To honor Abe’s contributions to Japan’s diplomacy, economy, and Taiwan–Japan relations, the College of International Affairs at NCCU, a leading institution in international and regional studies, established the Shinzo Abe Research Center. The Center not only studies Abe’s strategic thinking but also collects and compiles his statements regarding Taiwan–Japan relations, creating a dedicated database on “Shinzo Abe and Taiwan–Japan Relations.” The Center aims to serve as a research hub on Japanese diplomatic strategy in Taiwan and to play an important role in promoting bilateral exchange between Taiwan and Japan.
Advancing research on Shinzo Abe’s strategic thinking
Expanding the breadth and depth of Taiwan–Japan exchanges
Enhancing the academic and practical influence of Abe’s strategic vision
Advancing research on Shinzo Abe’s strategic thinking
Expanding the breadth and depth of Taiwan–Japan exchanges
