Japan’s Grand Strategy – TRILLION DOLLAR Indo-Pacific Vision and Shift to Africa August 25, 2025 Geraldine World News </p> <p>Japan’s Africa Strategy: A New Trade Axis Emerges | India, Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific Explained<br /> In a world where global power dynamics are rapidly shifting, Japan is stepping up with a bold new vision that could reshape global trade routes — and Africa is at the center of it.<br /> In this video, we break down Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Indian Ocean–Africa Economic Zone initiative, unveiled at the Economic Partnership in Indian Ocean–Africa Forum, held alongside TICAD in Japan. This strategy connects Africa with India and the Middle East, forming a new economic corridor aimed at securing resources, trade routes, and regional influence — all under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) doctrine.<br /> ▶️ Topics Covered:<br /> – Why Africa is becoming the new center of global competition<br /> – Japan’s “offer-type” development aid vs traditional ODA and China’s Belt and Road<br /> – The strategic importance of the Nacala Corridor and Mombasa Port<br /> – How Tokyo plans to secure critical minerals like copper and cobalt<br /> – Africa’s growing push for local production and industrialization<br /> – The geopolitical context: Japan vs. China, U.S., Europe, and Middle Eastern players<br /> With Africa’s population expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 and the world racing for rare minerals and new markets, this corridor could reshape trade, development, and diplomacy across the Indian Ocean region.</p> <p>Credit to : World Affairs In Context</p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here :
