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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