On 27 and 28 November 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC), in collaboration with Keio University, held the Inaugural Asia-Pacific Academic Forum at Keio’s Mita Campus in Tokyo, Japan. The Forum brought together representatives from ten leading universities across the Asia-Pacific region that are currently engaged with the ICC to discuss avenues for future academic cooperation, with the aim of encouraging dialogue on issues related to the Court’s mandate, fostering deeper engagement with the ICC, and supporting strengthened regional collaboration for the advancement of international justice.