Titli Basu

The revised National Security Strategy makes a cogent case of Japan’s evolving character as a decisive security actor. The conversation in Tokyo demonstrates a renewed sense of urgency in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Sino-US strategic contest, and post-pandemic mainstreaming of economic security.

• Published: 2023
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Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Titli Basu’s article ‘India-Japan Relations: Out of the Shadow of Ukraine’ was published in The Diplomat on March 21, 2023.

This article addresses the key question: with differing positions in New Delhi and its Quad partners on Ukraine, is Tokyo still putting a premium on the India-Japan arc?

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• Published: 21 March, 2023

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Titli Basu’s article ‘Japan’s national security strategy is good news for Indo-Pacific’ has been published in Hindustan Times on January 9, 2023.

Dr. Basu argues that after demonstrating decisive leadership in shaping Indo-Pacific’s geo-economic architecture by holding high the banner of free trade, Tokyo is now making a compelling case on security. A bold Japan is good for the Indo-Pacific. That is what its revised National Security Strategy (NSS) released in December aims to achieve. Tokyo’s intent is clear. It is determined not to allow unilateral change of status quo by force in the Indo-Pacific and do what it takes to defend the core tenets of a rules-based order.

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• Published: 9 January, 2023

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Titli Basu’s opinion piece ‘Why the India-Japan ministerial is crucial’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 07 September 2022.

As the defence and foreign ministers meet, one of the key lookouts includes how the revised NSS designs the China strategy? writes Dr Basu.

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• Published: 7 September, 2022

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Titli Basu’s article ‘How will India-Japan Ties Evolve after Abe? ’ was published in Hindustan Times on 27 July, 2022.

India-Japan security agenda will only get tighter as China conversation deepens between these two Asian democracies, standing up against any unilateral change in the status quo. The Defence White paper 2022 drops a hint on what’s to come in the revised National Security Strategy later this year. A compelling case for building a deeper network with India, especially within the Quad frame, is emerging, writes Dr Basu.

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• Published: 27 July, 2022

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Titli Basu’s article ‘Abe Shinzo: A Pivotal Chapter in India-Japan Relations’ was published in ‘The Diplomat’ on 13 July, 2022.

Culling out his vision from his political philosophy, book and other writings, successive election campaigns, and a series of historic speeches delivered over the years encapsulates a man on a definitive mission: re-engineering Japan’s status in the international system as a respected, trusted, and a strong power, writes Dr Basu.

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• Published: 13 July, 2022

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Titli Basu’s article ‘With Abe's Assassination, Indo-Pacific lost its Foremost Flagbearer’ was published in ‘The Diplomat’ on 11 July, 2022.

Statecraft was Abe Shinzo's natural instinct. He has set high-standards for Japan’s next-generation leaders, be it in national politics or in grand strategy, writes Dr Basu.

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• Published: 11 July, 2022

Associate Fellow Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Titli Basu’s article ‘Kishida Vision for Peace: Japan’s Global Leadership Gambit’ has been published in The Diplomat on 13 June 2022.

When the rules-based order is contested, how is Japan going to respond? Tokyo’s answer is the “Kishida Vision for Peace” as articulated during the 2022 Shangri-La Dialogue. How innovative is the Kishida Vision? Examining the five pillars it is anchored on may answer the question.

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• Published: 13 June, 2022

Japan is likely to play a decisive role in positioning Northeast India as a powerhouse through improved connectivity, opening up trade corridors and driving better economic integration.

• Published: April 19, 2022
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