JIIA

What JIIA does

JIIA (The Japan Institute of International Affairs, 公益財団法人日本国際問題研究所) is a Tokyo-headquartered public interest incorporated foundation established in December 1959 at the initiative of former Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida and modeled after the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). It functions as Japan's central institution for the scientific study of international affairs, foreign policy, and security issues, supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The institute organizes approximately 30 forums annually, publishes the monthly journal Kokusai Mondai (International Affairs, in print since 1960) along with Strategic Outlook, Japan Review, AJISS-Commentary, and various book series, and operates an open-access institutional repository and a specialized reference library covering diplomacy, security, disarmament, and territorial/historical topics.

The organization operates through a multi-center research structure, including the Center for Disarmament, Science and Technology (CDAST, est. 1996) — which serves as the CTBT domestic implementation secretariat under MOFA commission — the Center for Territory and History (est. 2017), the JIIA Platform for industry-government-academia dialogue, and the newly established Center for Global Outreach (CGO, 2025). JIIA hosts the Japanese secretariats of two major multilateral Track II bodies: CSCAP (co-founded 1993) and PECC (since 1980). Its core technology consists of policy research infrastructure plus the CTBT operational framework, delivered through a hybrid of digital publications, online sales, library services, and in-person/online events.

JIIA's business model is membership-funded, donation-supported, and partially government-commissioned. Approximately 150 corporate members and 800 individual researchers comprise the membership base, paying annual fees in exchange for forum access, members-only website privileges, library access, and publication discounts. Publication sales of journals, books, and research reports generate additional revenue, as do donations from long-standing supporters and a multi-year commissioned contract from MOFA for CTBT domestic implementation operations. As a supervised nonprofit foundation, JIIA is not listed and does not raise equity financing; ownership is governed by a board under Japanese public-interest foundation law.

Name

JIIA

Legal name

公益財団法学院日本国際問題研究所

Website

https://www2.jiia.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) is a Tokyo-based public interest policy think tank, founded in 1959, that conducts scientific research on international affairs and security for the Japanese government, ~150 corporate members, and ~800 individual researcher members.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Corporate and individual membership fees. Corporate members number approximately 150 companies; individual members include researchers totaling approximately 800 persons.
2. Government commissioned projects: Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissions CTBT domestic implementation operations on a 3-year basis. The institute serves as the CTBT domestic implementation secretariat.
3. Publication sales: Sales of publications including the monthly journal 'Kokusai Mondai' (International Affairs), single-volume books, research reports, and the Japan Review English journal. Individual and corporate members receive special member pricing.
4. Donations: Since its founding in 1959, JIIA has relied on generous support from donors to pursue its research activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JIIA is a public-interest think tank that conducts policy research and publishes analysis on international affairs, foreign policy, security, and disarmament. It sells publications including the monthly journal Kokusai Mondai, the Strategic Outlook annual report, and various book series, while operating a membership program for corporate and individual researchers. It also serves as the government-designated secretariat for CTBT domestic implementation in Japan and as the Japanese secretariat for the CSCAP and PECC international organizations.

Product overview

JIIA is a policy think tank offering a portfolio of research publications, digital resources, and event services. Core products include the monthly journal 'Kokusai Mondai' (International Affairs, established 1960), annual Strategic Outlook reports, JIIA Strategic Comments, and Research Reports. The organization publishes multiple English and Japanese book series, including JIIA Kenkyu (Research), JIIA Sensho (Selected Books), Russia Studies, and international symposium proceedings. Supporting services include the JIIA Repository (institutional repository), Japan Digital Library (English translations), Book Delivery Service, Email Magazine newsletter, and an Online Payment System for publication purchases. JIIA operates specialized research centers including CDAST (Disarmament), Center for Territory and History, JIIA Platform, JIIA Center for Global Outreach (CGO), CSCAP (Asia-Pacific security dialogue), and PECC (Pacific economic cooperation). Additional offerings include Reference Room library access, Policy Briefs, Resource Libraries, Tokyo Global Dialogue international symposium, Event Forums (approximately 30 annually), and Video Library.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Kokusai Mondai (国際問題 / International Affairs) Monthly journal on international affairs, established in 1960, covering major themes with journalistic and academic analysis; Japan's only international affairs specialized magazine. Sold via online store, with subscription available through Book Delivery Service.
• Strategic Outlook (戦略アウトルック) Annual strategic report (formerly Strategic Annual Report) providing comprehensive analysis of Japan's strategic position and policy recommendations. Distributed to members and via online purchase.
• JIIA Strategic Comments (国問研戦略コメント) Policy comments providing timely analysis and commentary on current international affairs issues. Published online and distributed to members and the public.
• Research Reports (研究レポート) Research reports published based on JIIA's research project outcomes. Distributed via the institute's reports catalog to members and online buyers.
• AJISS-Commentary English-language occasional op-ed publication presenting Japanese views on international relations to international intellectual audiences. Available online.
• Japan Review English journal published three times a year offering expertise on foreign policy issues connected to East Asia, including historical and geo-strategic issues. Published by the Center for Territory and History.
• Russia Studies (ロシア研究) Annual publication covering Russian politics, economics, diplomacy and regional affairs; successor to the Soviet Studies Center's biannual journal established in 1985.
• JIIA Book Series (JIIA研究, JIIA選書, 研究書籍シリーズ) Various book series including JIIA Kenkyu (research), JIIA Sensho (selected books), research book series, WTO series, modern China series, and international symposium publications. Sold via the JIIA publications online store at unit prices between 2,500-3,400 JPY.
• Book Delivery Service (配本サービス) Annual subscription service for physical delivery of the printed Kokusai Mondai journal within Japan, priced at 3,300 JPY per year including printing, binding, and shipping. Available to members and non-members.
• JIIA Repository (日本国際問題研究所リポジトリ) Open-access institutional repository for JIIA's academic publications, launched in February 2019 and approved by the National Institute of Informatics. Searchable via CiNii and Google Scholar, providing free public access to research outputs.
• Japan Digital Library Online archive of high-quality scholarly works translated from Japanese to English, providing English-language access to Japanese international affairs scholarship.
• Tokyo Global Dialogue (東京グローバル・ダイアログ) Large-scale annual international symposium held to present the Strategic Outlook and gather international experts from government, academia, and business. Open to members and invited international participants.
• Reference Room (図書・資料閲覧室) On-site library service providing access to books, documents, and materials on diplomacy, security, disarmament, and territorial/historical topics. Available by reservation to members and researchers.
• Corporate and Individual Membership Program Annual membership program for corporate members (approximately 150 companies with international business interests) and individual members (approximately 800 researchers and interested persons), providing access to forums, members-only website content, library services, and discount pricing on publications. Billed annually.
• CSCAP Japan Secretariat (Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific) JIIA hosts the CSCAP Japan secretariat for the non-governmental Track II multilateral security dialogue organization in the Asia-Pacific, established in 1993. Serves as a forum for security policy research and recommendation across member institutes from 19 Asia-Pacific countries.
• PECC Japan Secretariat (JANCPEC) JIIA hosts the JANCPEC (Japan National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation) secretariat, supporting PECC's promotion of economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific through a unique business-government-academia partnership model. PECC has 24 full member committees and one associate member.
• CTBT Domestic Implementation Operations (Commissioned) JIIA serves as the designated domestic implementation secretariat for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) on a three-year commissioned basis from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, coordinating Japan's National Data Centre operations with NDC-1 (Japan Weather Association) and NDC-2 (Japan Atomic Energy Agency).

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 30 forums organized annually with distinguished international speakers
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993JIIA co-founded CSCAP in 1993 in Kuala Lumpur along with 9 other international policy institutes. CSCAP is a non-governmental Track II multilateral security dialogue process in the Asia-Pacific. JIIA hosts the CSCAP Japan secretariat and Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae serves as CSCAP Japan Chair. Member institutes represent Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.
• Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980JIIA serves as the secretariat of the Japan National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (JANCPEC). PECC promotes economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region through a unique business-government-academia partnership. Ambassador Yoshiji Nogami serves as JANCPEC chair. PECC has 24 full member committees and one associate member.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) / Institute of Developing EconomiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Satoshi Inomata from JETRO's Institute of Developing Economies participated as commentator at a JIIA webinar on economic security.
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIIA was modeled after the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). The two institutes maintain ongoing exchange including joint seminars.
• Japan Ministry of Foreign AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissions JIIA for CTBT domestic implementation operations and sponsors public symposia. MOFA also collaborates on international conferences.
• Center for Territory and HistorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Center for Territory and History was established within JIIA in 2017 to conduct research on Japan's territory, sovereignty, and history, and disseminate findings domestically and internationally. It publishes Japan Review and operates the Japan Information Center in English.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI): SIPRI is a non-profit that researches disarmament, arms control, and nuclear non-proliferation. Directly comparable to JIIA's CDAST center, which similarly handles CTBT implementation and nuclear disarmament research.
• German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP): SWP is a German government-funded foreign policy research institute offering policy advice and academic research. Comparable to JIIA as a national policy think tank with government commissioning and academic publishing.
• Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs): Chatham House is the UK-based international affairs think tank after which JIIA was modeled. Both serve as national forum-style institutes with membership programs, policy research, journals, and government advisory roles, making them the most structurally comparable institution.
• Council on Foreign Relations (CFR): CFR is a US-based membership organization that publishes Foreign Affairs journal and hosts expert discussions on international affairs. Directly comparable to JIIA's membership model, journal publication, and government-adjacent research agenda.
• Royal United Services Institute (RUSI): RUSI is a UK-based defense and security think tank with membership, journals, and policy research. Comparable to JIIA in security-focused research agenda, model of operation, and nucleus-like institutional role.
• International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS): IISS is a British international affairs think tank specializing in security and strategic studies, publishing journals and yearbooks. Comparable to JIIA in security research focus, English-language publishing, and corporate membership model.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Carnegie is a US-based non-profit international affairs think tank with global research centers, policy reports, and government engagement. Comparable to JIIA in producing foreign policy research, hosting events, and operating multiple specialized centers.

Broad incumbents

• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS): CSIS is a larger US-based think tank with broad international affairs, security, and policy research. Comparable to JIIA in policy domain and government engagement, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Brookings Institution: Brookings is a US-based major research organization with foreign policy and economic studies. Comparable to JIIA in international affairs research and publishing, but operates with a much larger staff and budget.

Regional players

• Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI): NPI is a Japanese think tank focused on international affairs and security policy. Comparable to JIIA as a directly competing Japanese policy research institute with government and corporate connections.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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