FOIP at 10: Bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East
Summary
Japan marked ten years of its Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, which aims to promote development and stability in the Indo-Pacific region by supporting freedom, law, and open cooperation. Japan is now expanding this strategy to address new challenges like economic security and supply chain resilience, while also working with partners in the Middle East to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and strengthen regional stability.Key Facts
- FOIP was introduced by Prime Minister Abe ten years ago to enhance freedom and development in the Indo-Pacific.
- Japan is updating FOIP to focus more on economic security and resilient supply chains.
- Support for maritime security capacity building is a key part of Japan’s current strategy.
- Japan joined a joint statement on March 19, 2026, to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
- Japan is cooperating with countries and organizations like the International Maritime Organization to secure sea lanes.
- Japan’s security policy is based on three key documents revised in 2022 to address rapid changes in warfare technology and security threats.
- Japan maintains a national defense policy focused on self-defense and limits the use of collective self-defense by domestic law.
- Japan opposes any country using force to change international laws or the status quo.
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