Mitsui & Co. Global Strategic Studies Institute (MGSSI) was founded in 1999 as an in-house think tank for Mitsui & Co. Its origins date back to the establishment of the Research and Planning Division and Technology Division in 1959 under the leadership of then President Tatsuzo Mizukami. That legacy continues today across the institute, including the Global Economic & Political Studies Division, the Industrial Studies Division, and the Technology & Innovation Studies Division.

Our goal is to contribute to Mitsui & Co. group business from the perspectives of intelligence and innovation. To that end, we conduct a variety of research and studies from a global perspective in areas ranging from politics and economics to society, industry, and technology.

The world is changing rapidly, and we face increasing uncertainty. Business decision-making in this environment requires sophisticated intelligence, while superior innovation capabilities are the key to opening up paths to an unknown future. MGSSI is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge on a global scale. We will continue to support the business activities of the Mitsui & Co. group and work with Mitsui & Co. to create value for society, by applying the advanced information, analysis, and conceptualization skills of our researchers.

April 1, 2023

Hidemi Takani
President & CEO
Mitsui & Co. Global Strategic Studies Institute