Dear colleagues,

We warmly invite you to attend a special roundtable at the 2025 International Political Science Association's World Congress (Seoul, Korea) honoring the life and legacy of Professor Takashi Inoguchi, a towering figure in Japanese and international political science who passed away in November 2024.

Roundtable title: "How He Bridged Nations, Perspectives, and Intellectual Divides: The Legacy of Professor Takashi Inoguchi"
Date and time: Monday, July 14, 15:30-17:00
Location: COEX Convention Center, Room E3

With the support of IPSA leadership, this roundtable brings together Professor Inoguchi's colleagues, collaborators, and former students to reflect on his profound contributions to international relations, comparative politics, and the global academic community.

Chair: Saori N. Katada (University of Southern California)
Panelists:
G. John Ikenberry (Princeton University)
Koji Kagotani (Chuo University)
Junko Kato (University of Tokyo)
Peng Er Lam (National University of Singapore)
Shigeto Sonoda (University of Tokyo)
Sohn Yul (Yonsei University)

If you are attending IPSA in Seoul, we hope you will join us for this tribute. If not, please feel free to share the details with others who may be attending.

Best regards,

Saori Katada and Kenneth McElwain