and the

EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN POLAND

are pleased to invite you to a lecture and discussion

The Evolution of Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision: Implications for Europe

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12 February 2026 (Thursday)
11:00-12:30

The Polish Institute of International Affairs
1A Warecka Street, 00-950 Warsaw
Conference room, 1^st floor

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The lecture will be delivered by Dr Ken Jimbo, who is Professor of International Relations at Keio University and Managing Director of Programs at the International House of Japan (IHJ/I-House). He is also an adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Canon Institute for Global Studies (CIGS). Professor Jimbo served as a Special Advisor to the Minister of Defense, Japan Ministry of Defense (2020) and as a Senior Advisor to the National Security Secretariat (2018-20).

Following the lecture, there will be a Q&A session moderated by Dr Oskar Pietrewicz, a Senior Analyst of the Asia-Pacific Programme at the Polish Institute of International Affairs.

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The event will be held in English.

Those wishing to attend are kindly requested to confirm by 10 February 2026 (Tuesday) via email to konferencje@pism.pl

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