Lecture by KIRIDORI Ryo of the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) (Boston University) (Wednesday, January 28, 5PM)

January 6, 2026
 The Consulate-General, in cooperation with the Center for the Study of Asia at Boston University, will host a lecture by KIRIDORI Ryo of the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) on Japan’s defense policy and the Japan-U.S. alliance, titled "Making Sense of Japan's Defense Policy: Continuities, Changes, and Challenges" (leaflet).
  Please register in advance using the QR code posted here.
 
Time:Wednesday, January 28th, 5:00PM-6:30PM
Place:Boston University, Room 220, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 
Moderator: Dr. Thomas Berger, Professor of International Relations at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University