The Political Economy of Japan's Net-Zero Vision in the Context of Energy Security

Mürsel Doğrul; Yokota Takayuki

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The Political Economy of Japan's Net-Zero Vision in the Context of Energy Security

Yazarlar:

Mürsel Doğrul | Yokota Takayuki

Yayıncı:

Ege University

Ana Başlıklar:

Politik Ekonomi

Dergi:

Ege Akademik Bakış Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.241-254

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339208

pISSN:

1303-099X

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Özet:

 This article analyzes Japans ambitious 2050 net-zero emissions target and its effects on energy security with a primary focus on the strategic role of hydrogen technology Japans energy security dilemma lies in its dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Understanding how Japans 2050 Net-Zero Vision shapes its foreign and security policies is essential, especially as hydrogen technology plays a central role in these changes. This work posits that while Japans hydrogen ambitions offer promise, the challenge of balancing energy security with net-zero goals is complex. The high costs of hydrogen production and ongoing reliance on fossil fuels complicate Japans energy transition and international energy partnerships. The article employs a political economy framework to evaluate the feasibility and practicality of Japans hydrogen-centric energy strategy, taking into account both domestic policy implications and its impact on global alliances. Why environmental and climate security is often secondary to economic security in energy discussions requires further examination. The article presents theoretical perspectives on the reduction of fossil fuel dependence, the enhancement of energy self-sufficiency, and the advancement of technologies that can mitigate long-term vulnerabilities. Hydrogen plays a pivotal role in Japans energy and climate agenda, serving as a cornerstone for both domestic objectives and international collaboration. Furthermore, the article analyses Japans hydrogen collaborations with ASEAN and Middle Eastern countries, along with the geopolitical and economic implications. This study identifies the opportunities and challenges in Japans transition to new energy sources and examines the broader implications of Japans energy security for global energy dynamics. The article maps the scope of major challenges Japan faces in balancing its net-zero targetsa critical issue for both regional and global policywhile ensuring its energy security.

 This article analyzes Japans ambitious 2050 net-zero emissions target and its effects on energy security with a primary focus on the strategic role of hydrogen technology Japans energy security dilemma lies in its dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Understanding how Japans 2050 Net-Zero Vision shapes its foreign and security policies is essential, especially as hydrogen technology plays a central role in these changes. This work posits that while Japans hydrogen ambitions offer promise, the challenge of balancing energy security with net-zero goals is complex. The high costs of hydrogen production and ongoing reliance on fossil fuels complicate Japans energy transition and international energy partnerships. The article employs a political economy framework to evaluate the feasibility and practicality of Japans hydrogen-centric energy strategy, taking into account both domestic policy implications and its impact on global alliances. Why environmental and climate security is often secondary to economic security in energy discussions requires further examination. The article presents theoretical perspectives on the reduction of fossil fuel dependence, the enhancement of energy self-sufficiency, and the advancement of technologies that can mitigate long-term vulnerabilities. Hydrogen plays a pivotal role in Japans energy and climate agenda, serving as a cornerstone for both domestic objectives and international collaboration. Furthermore, the article analyses Japans hydrogen collaborations with ASEAN and Middle Eastern countries, along with the geopolitical and economic implications. This study identifies the opportunities and challenges in Japans transition to new energy sources and examines the broader implications of Japans energy security for global energy dynamics. The article maps the scope of major challenges Japan faces in balancing its net-zero targetsa critical issue for both regional and global policywhile ensuring its energy security.

 This article analyzes Japans ambitious 2050 net-zero emissions target and its effects on energy security with a primary focus on the strategic role of hydrogen technology Japans energy security dilemma lies in its dependence on fossil fuels and nuclear power, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Understanding how Japans 2050 Net-Zero Vision shapes its foreign and security policies is essential, especially as hydrogen technology plays a central role in these changes. This work posits that while Japans hydrogen ambitions offer promise, the challenge of balancing energy security with net-zero goals is complex. The high costs of hydrogen production and ongoing reliance on fossil fuels complicate Japans energy transition and international energy partnerships. The article employs a political economy framework to evaluate the feasibility and practicality of Japans hydrogen-centric energy strategy, taking into account both domestic policy implications and its impact on global alliances. Why environmental and climate security is often secondary to economic security in energy discussions requires further examination. The article presents theoretical perspectives on the reduction of fossil fuel dependence, the enhancement of energy self-sufficiency, and the advancement of technologies that can mitigate long-term vulnerabilities. Hydrogen plays a pivotal role in Japans energy and climate agenda, serving as a cornerstone for both domestic objectives and international collaboration. Furthermore, the article analyses Japans hydrogen collaborations with ASEAN and Middle Eastern countries, along with the geopolitical and economic implications. This study identifies the opportunities and challenges in Japans transition to new energy sources and examines the broader implications of Japans energy security for global energy dynamics. The article maps the scope of major challenges Japan faces in balancing its net-zero targetsa critical issue for both regional and global policywhile ensuring its energy security.

 Bu makale, Japonyanın iddialı 2050 net sıfır emisyon hedefini ve bunun enerji güvenliği üzerindeki etkisini, özellikle hidrojen teknolojisinin stratejik rolüne odaklanarak incelemektedir. Japonyanın enerji güvenliği ikilemi, fosil yakıtlara ve nükleer enerjiye olan bağımlılığından ve yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarına geçişte karşılaştığı zorluklardan kaynaklanmaktadır. Japonyanın dış ve güvenlik politikalarının 2050 Net-Sıfır Vizyonu bağlamında nasıl evrildiğini ve özellikle hidrojen teknolojisinin önceliklendirilmesini ele almak önemlidir. Çalışma, Japonyanın hidrojen hedefleri beklentiler içerse bile enerji güvenliğini net sıfır hedefleriyle dengeleme zorluğunun karmaşık olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Hidrojen üretiminin yüksek maliyetleri ve fosil yakıtlara olan bağımlılığın devam etmesi, Japonyanın enerji dönüşümünü ve uluslararası enerji ortaklıklarını zorlaştırmaktadır. Makale, Japonyanın hidrojen merkezli enerji stratejisinin fizibilitesini ve uygulanabilirliğini değerlendirmek için hem iç politika çıkarımlarını hem de küresel ittifaklar üzerindeki etkisini dikkate alan bir ekonomi politik çerçeve kullanmaktadır. Enerji tartışmalarında, çevre güvenliği ile iklim güvenliğinin genel olarak ekonomik güvenliğe göre ikinci planda kalması daha fazla incelemeyi gerektirmektedir. Makale, fosil yakıt bağımlılığının azaltılması, enerjide kendi kendine yeterliliğin artırılması ve uzun vadeli kırılganlıkları azaltabilecek teknolojilerin geliştirilmesine ilişkin teorik perspektifler sunmaktadır. Hidrojen, Japonyanın enerji ve iklim gündeminde önemli bir rol oynamakta ve hem yerel hedefler hem de uluslararası işbirliği için bir köşe taşı görevi görmektedir. Makale ayrıca Japonyanın ASEAN ve Orta Doğu ülkeleriyle hidrojen işbirliklerini jeopolitik ve ekonomik sonuçlarıyla birlikte analiz etmektedir. Bu çalışma, Japonyanın yeni enerji kaynaklarına geçişindeki fırsatları ve zorlukları belirlemekte ve Japonyanın enerji güvenliğinin küresel enerji dinamikleri açısından daha geniş önemini ele almaktadır. Makale, Japonyanın bölgesel ve küresel politika yönünden kritik bir konu olan net sıfır hedefleri ile enerji güvenliğini sağlama arasında denge kurmada karşılaştığı temel zorlukların kapsamını ortaya koymaktadır.

Makale detayları

The Political Economy of Japan's Net-Zero Vision in the Context of Energy Security

Yazarlar:

Mürsel Doğrul | Yokota Takayuki

Yayıncı:

Ege University

Ana Başlıklar:

Politik Ekonomi

Dergi:

Ege Akademik Bakış Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.241-254

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339208

pISSN:

1303-099X

Japan’s Hydrogen Diplomacy”

Climate Change

Energy Security

Energy Transition

Renewable EnergyJaponyanın Hidrojen Diplomasisi

İklim Değişikliği

Enerji Güvenliği

Enerji Dönüşümü

Yenilenebilir Enerji

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Mürsel Doğrul | Yokota Takayuki

Yayıncı: Ege University

Ana Başlıklar: Politik Ekonomi

Dergi: Ege Akademik Bakış Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.241-254

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 4/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001339208

pISSN: 1303-099X

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Mürsel Doğrul | Yokota Takayuki

Yayıncı:

Ege University

Ana Başlıklar:

Politik Ekonomi

Dergi:

Ege Akademik Bakış Dergisi Vol.25 Issue 1, pp.241-254

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

4/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001339208

pISSN:

1303-099X