future defense exchange and security dialogue between japan and gcc countries
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Feb. 27 2009Col. Hitoshi ISHIKAWA
Visiting Fellow, The Henry L. Stimson CenterAnd
Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF)
Future Defense Exchange and Security Dialogue
Between Japan and GCC countries
The Views expressed here are those of Hitoshi ISHIKAWA.
Nothing spoken here is to be reflecting the views of
The Henry L. Stimson Center, Japan Ministry of Defense
and
Japan Self-Defense Force.
Future Defense Exchange and Security Dialogue
Between Japan and GCC countries
Future Defense Exchange and Security Dialogue
Between Japan and GCC countries
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) = Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE
Challenges of This Region
Japan in this region ・・・・
Japan in this region, latelyJSDF…
* Japan as a new partner for the security related project * Part of smart Diplomacy in this region
Contents
General relations ; Japan and GCC countries
JSDF major activities in the Middle East so far
Regional security challenges and efforts addressed
Future defense exchange
Japan and GCC countries
For Japan75% oil from GCC(90% from M East)
Export to GCC Car, Machine, Power Plant Desalination Plant Transportation System
For GCC countriesNo.1 Export destination(For Kuwait, Qatar, UAE)
As for import from Japan Japan is among top 5
Fmr. TOYOTA CEO, Mr. Okuda at BahrainAs a Special Envoy
Foreign Minister Taro ASO (then)(At Middle East Research Institute of Japan)
Feb. 28th 2007
Japan is a country fortunate enough to be seen without particular prejudices by the various
countries and factions around the (Middle East) region
Instead, what we often hear is that people hold Japan in a positive light as a rare example of a non-Western European country that has successfully modernized while maintaining its own traditions.
GCC countries interest in Japan(ex. In Education)
The Emir of QatarThe Prince of Abu Dhabi
Japanese Style School and Japanese Language
Kuwait, Saudi, Oman and UAE also Japanese Language class or Students to Japan
Emir of Qatar to Jp P.M. Prince of Abu Dhabi to Jp P.M.
Foreign Minister Taro ASO (then)(At Middle East Research Institute of Japan)
Feb. 28th 2007
Japan is a country fortunate enough to be seen without particular prejudices by the various
countries and factions around the (Middle East) region
Instead, what we often hear is that people hold Japan in a positive light as a rare example of a non-Western European country that has successfully modernized while maintaining its own traditions.
JSDF major Activities in this regionRe : 1st Gulf War
Minesweeping Operation in the Persian Gulf
Re : Middle East Peace Process UN Peace Keeping Operation on the Golan Heights
Re : The Long War (OEF-MIO) Replenishment Activities in the Indian Ocean
Re : Reconstruction Assistance in Iraq Humanitarian and Reconstruction Assistance by GSDF C-130H Airlift by ASDF Squadron
Minesweeping Operation in the Persian Gulf
After 1st Gulf War, 19916 ships (Inc. 4 Minesweeper) 511 PersonnelDisposed 34 mines in 99 days
Iran
Iraq
Saudi
Kuwait
UAE
Between Israel and Syria (UNDOF)
Since 1995 ~ NowUN Disengagement Observer ForceTransport Unit
and HQ Staff Officers
The Long War ; Support of OEF-MIO
Replenishment Activities in the Indian OceanSince 2001 ~ NowMainly Fuel supply to US, European,
Pakistan…… Pakistan
Almost 100% Dependency
Fuel Supply to moving Pakistan Ship at Sea
Reconstruction Assistance in Iraq by Ground SDF
Since 2004 Jan.~ 2006 Sep.Around Samawah , Southern IraqMedical Training, Water Supply,
Public Facility Reconstruct and Local Employment
Dual Track with ODA“ Create friendly sea around us.”
Lesson sharing (US Army and Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field
Manual)
“Zen-like Paradoxes of Counterinsurgency”
Sometimes…… - the more you protect your force,
the less secure you may be - the more force is used, the less effective it is - doing nothing is the best way - some of the best weapons for counterinsurgents do not shoot
Reconstruction Assistance in Iraq by Ground SDF
Since 2004 Jan.~ 2006 Sep.Around Samawah , Southern IraqMedical Training, Water Supply,
Public Facility Reconstruct and Local Employment
Dual Track with ODA“ Create friendly sea around us.”
Lesson learned to others in Africa
Lecture for African people at Cairo At Egyptian Center
for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping
Joint project : Egypt, Japan and UNDPExperiences of International Peace Cooperation
Activities
C-130 Airlift from Kuwait to Iraq
Since 2003 Dec. ~ 2008 Dec.From Kuwait to Iraq (Bagdad, Erbil….) by 3
C-130sGoods, Materials and Personnel
for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction
821 days mission, 673 tons
Confidence Building Measures !?
“Operation clean up Kuwait” ? - in the base
- on the beach with local Japanese
Contents
General relations ; Japan and GCC countries
JSDF major activities in the Middle East so far
Regional security challenges and efforts addressed
Future defense exchange
Agendas ahead
Gen. Petraeus pointed out to GCC Officials
Missile DefenseMaritime Security OperationIntelligence CooperationCritical Infra. ProtectionTraining and Exercise
IISS Manama Dialogue at BahrainDecember 14th 2008
NATO Initiatives (ICI)
Launched in June 2004Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE joined Menu
1 Border security2 Terrorism3 Defense reform4 WMD proliferation5 Civil emergency planning6 Conceptual planning
7 Small arms proliferation8 Crisis management9 Military-military contact10 Peace support
operations11 Military exercise and
training12 Military education
Expert of GCC military balance says
The GCC threat to the GCC - Poor mission focus - Lack of integration - Lack of balanced force development in manpower quality - Problems in jointness and exercise
Leaders must take defense seriouslyEnd Feuding (inside GCC)End prestige buy and Focus on mission needs
Anthony H. CordesmanCSIS
Basic Principles
Japan as a favorable image nationCooperate with US and NATO (keep a low
profile)Promote security “modernization” and
“liberalization”
Contribute to the stability of the regionCultivate mutual understanding with GCC
countriesStrength the alliance with US and
the relations with NATO
Initial stepTo know each other wellBetter to increase GCC countries side visit to
JapanMore purpose oriented briefing about JSDF
for examples….
Missile Defense Exercise Measures against Piracy(Future Option)
Next step* In GCC countries
- Security related briefing at GCC military school
- Conference on security
* In Japan
- Observing JSDF exercise- Officers to JSDF school
At Cairo
With pacific Partners GSDF Exercise
Further step (1/2) for the coordination among GCC
Japanese Diplomatic Attempts in Middle East Peace Process
- Invite both Israelis and Palestinians - Joint trip exploring different culture of Japan - Discuss issues with full peace of mind - Quarrels, disputes, sharing of feeling and some change….. - For civil servants, students, youth leaders, and journalists
“Meeting in Japan, we would not be branded with any particular label”
Aug. 2008 Youth who lost relatives in conflict
Further step (2/2) for the coordination among GCCHow about this ?
First, for young officers of GCC countries
Then, for senior officers of GCC countries
Basic Principles
Japan as a favorable image nationCooperate with US and NATO (keep a low
profile)Promote security “modernization” and
“liberalization”
Contribute to the stability of the regionCultivate mutual understanding with GCC
countriesStrength the alliance with US and
the relations with NATO
Prime Minister Taro Aso (UN General Assembly)
Sep. 25th 2008
For comprehensive peace in the Middle East, what is necessary is the mental "groundwork" that will make such peace possible …………
………There is no doubt in my mind that there are certain types of diplomacy that Japan is uniquely able to undertake.
The Views expressed here are those of Hitoshi ISHIKAWA.
Nothing spoken here is to be reflecting the views of
The Henry L. Stimson Center, Japan Ministry of Defense
and Japan Self-Defense Force.
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