Overview
JIME Center's external research activities span two areas: academic exchange and joint research with overseas institutions and universities, and custom research and policy collaboration for companies and public bodies.
Research Exchange and Outreach
JIME Center promotes academic exchange and joint research with overseas research institutions, universities and think tanks. Mutual researcher visits, international conferences, joint workshops and collaborative projects deepen international networks and knowledge in Middle East studies.
Contract Research
Research and Analysis Services
On commission from corporations, universities and public bodies, JIME Center undertakes custom research and report preparation covering the political, economic, energy and social dimensions of the Middle East. Our specialist researchers deliver empirical, high-reliability analysis tailored to each client's needs.
- Policy trend surveys on Middle East oil-producing countries for energy companies
- Policy formulation support research for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Country risk analysis reports for trading companies and financial institutions
Industry-Government-Academia Initiatives
JIME Center collaborates with policy bodies, industry associations and government agencies through policy recommendations, service on advisory councils and cross-sector research cooperation.
- Researcher secondment to the METI "Resource and Energy Policy Review" advisory group
- Middle East business environment research cooperation with Keidanren
- Policy lectures for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Middle East desk