Feb. 27 2009

Col. Hitoshi ISHIKAWA

Visiting Fellow, The Henry L. Stimson Center

And

Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF)

Future Defense Exchange

and Security Dialogue

Between Japan and GCC countries

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 partnerfor 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 GCCCar, Machine,Power PlantDesalination PlantTransportation System

�For GCC countriesNo.1 Export destination(For Kuwait, Qatar, UAE)

As for import from JapanJapan 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 modernizedwhile maintaining its own traditions.

GCC countries interest in Japan

(ex. In Education)

� The Emir of Qatar

� The Prince of Abu DhabiJapanese Style School and Japanese Language

Kuwait, Saudi, Oman and UAE alsoJapanese 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 modernizedwhile maintaining its own traditions.

JSDF major Activities in this region

� Re : 1st Gulf WarMinesweeping Operation in the Persian Gulf

� Re : Middle East Peace ProcessUN Peace Keeping Operation on the Golan Heights

� Re : The Long War (OEF-MIO)Replenishment Activities in the Indian Ocean

� Re : Reconstruction Assistance in IraqHumanitarian and Reconstruction Assistance by GSDFC-130H Airlift by ASDF Squadron

Minesweeping Operation

in the Persian Gulf

� After 1st Gulf War, 1991

� 6 ships (Inc. 4 Minesweeper) 511 Personnel

� Disposed 34 mines in 99 days

Iran

Iraq

Saudi

Kuwait

UAE

Between Israel and Syria (UNDOF)

� Since 1995 ~ Now

� UN Disengagement Observer Force

� Transport Unitand HQ Staff Officers

The Long War ;

Support of OEF-MIO

� Replenishment Activities in the Indian Ocean

� Since 2001 ~ Now

� Mainly Fuel supply to US, European, Pakistan……

� PakistanAlmost 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 Iraq

� Medical 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 Iraq

� Medical 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 CairoAt Egyptian Center

for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping

� Joint project : Egypt, Japan and UNDP

� Experiences 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-130s

� Goods, 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 Defense

� Maritime Security Operation

� Intelligence Cooperation

� Critical Infra. Protection

� Training and Exercise

IISS Manama Dialogue at BahrainDecember 14 th 2008

NATO Initiatives (ICI)

� Launched in June 2004

� Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE joined

� Menu

1 Border security

2 Terrorism

3 Defense reform

4 WMD proliferation

5 Civil emergency planning

6 Conceptual planning

7 Small arms proliferation

8 Crisis management

9 Military-military contact

10 Peace support operations

11 Military exercise and training

12 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 seriously

� End Feuding (inside GCC)

� End prestige buy and Focus on mission needs

Anthony H. CordesmanCSIS

Basic Principles

� Japan as a favorable image nation

� Cooperate with US and NATO (keep a low profile)

� Promote security “modernization” and “liberalization”

� Contribute to the stability of the region

� Cultivate mutual understanding with GCC countries

� Strength the alliance with US andthe relations with NATO

Initial step

� To know each other well

� Better to increase GCC countries side visit to Japan

� More purpose oriented briefing about JSDF

for examples….

Missile Defense Exercise Measures against Piracy(Future Option)

Next step

* In GCC countries

- Security related briefingat 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 Attemptsin 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 GCC

� How about this ?

First, for young officers of GCC countries

Then, for senior officers of GCC countries

Basic Principles

� Japan as a favorable image nation

� Cooperate with US and NATO (keep a low profile)

� Promote security “modernization” and “liberalization”

� Contribute to the stability of the region

� Cultivate mutual understanding with GCC countries

� Strength the alliance with US andthe 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.

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