Researchers

YANAGISAWA, Takafumi, PhD

Executive Analyst, Gas Group, Energy Security Unit

Specialty: International Energy Situations, Japan’s Energy Security

Mar. 2009	B.A. in International Relations, College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Mar. 2022	Ph.D. in Advanced Social and International Studies, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo
Apr. 2009	Mitsui & Co.,Ltd. (engaged in LNG, uranium, and coal projects)
May 2021	The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan

YANAGISAWA, Takafumi.2024. ‘’Summary of COP28 focusing on the role of UAE as chair and outlook for COP29’’, Chuto Doko Bunseki. (in Japanese)
YANAGISAWA, Takafumi.2023. ‘’50 years after Oil Crisis ; History and View of Japan’s Energy Diplomacy toward the Middle East’’, JCCME news.
(in Japanese)
YANAGISAWA, Takafumi.2022. ‘’Energy Strategy by Middle East countries after Ukraine War and View for COP28 in UAE’’, Chuto Doko Bunseki.
(in Japanese)
YANAGISAWA, Takafumi.2022. ‘’The reason why the Japanese government needs to strengthen its involvement in energy procurement in the current energy crisis’’, Nikkei Business Online. (in Japanese)
YANAGISAWA, Takafumi.2021. ‘’History and View of fiscal and tax reforms in GCC countries’’, Chuto Doko Bunseki. (in Japanese)

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YANAGISAWA, Takafumi.2022. “Japan’s Energy Diplomacy after the oil crisis in 1970s ; ”Dilemma between Millitary Security and Energy Security“ and ”Energy Procurement led by firms“”

YANAGISAWA, Takafumi. 2024. ‘’Contemporary Japan’s Energy Resource Diplomacy’’, Fuyoshobo Shuppan. (in Japanese)

YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2024. “US temporary pause of LNG export permits and its long-term implications”, IEEJ energy seminar.
YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2024. “COP28 and energy movement in the Middle East”, JIME Center seminar.
YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2023. “Energy situation in the Middle East after Ukraine Crisis and outlook toward COP28”, Japan Arab Association seminar.
YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2023. “Utilization of LNG in Maritime Transportation”, GECF workshop on Natural Gas Utilization in the Transportation Sector (participated as co-speaker)
YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2022. “History and View of Japan’s Energy Diplomacy toward the Middle East”, JIME Center international symposium.
YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2022. “Ukraine War and Energy Issues from the perspectives of the Middle East”, JIIA webinar(participated as discussant)
YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2022. “Decarbonization Trend and the Movement by GCC countries”, JAMES 38th Annual Meeting.
YANAGISAWA, Takafumi.2021.’’COP26 and energy situation in GCC countries’’, JIME Center seminar.
YANAGISWA, Takafumi.2021.’’Japan’s Resourece Diplomacy toward the Middle East countries’’, JIME Center Seminar.