Research Themes (2007-2008)

• Japan’s role in Asian integration/ Japanese economy in a globalised world
• Japan’s technological development and lessons for India
• Changes in Japanese politics and implications for India-Japan diplomatic relations

Research Themes (2008-2009)

• Japanese national security and strategic issues
• Japanese trade and financial activities
• Japanese FDI inflows to India and other developing countries
• Evolution of political institutions/ media/ human resource development.

Research Themes (2009-2010)

• Japanese experience in infrastructure development/ Environment
• Official Development Assistance (ODA) flows
• Japanese education system
• Indian culture in Japanese society