Events Information
2025.07.17[Thu]
The 1st FPCI-GRIPS Virtual Public Forum “Managing Stability in A Rough Sea”
GRIPS is collaborating with FPCI (Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia) in convening the FPCI-GRIPS Public Forum,
an open public webinar series where experts and policymakers can discuss the most pressing issues of international affairs and foreign policy with researchers and students across Southeast Asia and Japan.
The First FPCI-GRIPS public forum in 2025 FY titled “Managing Stability in A Rough Sea: Maritime Security, Blue Economy, Connectivity”
As the world’s busiest and one of the most strategic maritime crossroads, the Southeast Asia sea is often very vulnerable to instability.
Challenges remain on threats of piracy, illegal fishing, and geopolitical strategic tensions.
The session will discuss concrete ways to support coastal communities, empower small-scale fishers, and ensure sustainable marine future through the lens of Japan-ASEAN collaboration.
- Date and Time: Thursday, 17 July 2025 15:00 - 16:30 （Japan Time）
- Format of the Webinar: Zoom webinar
- Participation Fees: Free
- Language: English(No interpretation)
- Theme: “Managing Stability in A Rough Sea: Maritime Security, Blue Economy, Connectivity”.
- How to access the forum ：(Pre-registration is required)
Please register via below URL and you will receive an invitation email.
FPCI-GRIPS Virtual Public Forum
| Japan time（JST） | Agenda |
| 15:00 – 15:05 | Opening Remarks by FPCI |
| 15:05 – 15:10 | Opening Remarks by Prof. Masato Watanabe of GRIPS |
| 15:10 – 15:35 | Moderated Discussion led by moderator |
| 15:35 – 16:25 | Question and Answer Session with the public |
| 16:25 – 16:30 | Closing by MC |
| Date／Time | Thursday, 17 July 2025 15:00 - 16:30 （Japan Time） |
|---|---|
| Speaker | Mr. Leonardo A. A. Teguh Sambodo, Deputy for Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources, Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Republic of Indonesia Dr. Yusuke Takagi, Associate Professor at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Specialty in area studies (Southeast Asia), political science, etc. Prof. Kentaro Furuya, Professor (Joint-appointment) at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Specialty in international law, maritime security, etc. Mr. Michael Andre Del Rosario, Founder and Executive Director at Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies; Consultant for Maritime Affairs and Security at Manila Economic and Cultural Office* *to be confirmed Moderator：Calvin Khoe, Executive Secretary and Coordinator of Research and Analyst at FPCI |
| Title | “Managing Stability in A Rough Sea: Maritime Security, Blue Economy, Connectivity” |
| Venue | On-line（Pre-registration required） |
| Fee | Free(Pre-registration is required) |
| Language | English (No interpretation) |
