Amid rapid changes in the international environment and the expanding power-based approaches by major states, the Genron NPO conducted the Global Expert Survey on international order and relations between the major powers.

　The objective of this survey was to clarify the opinions of researchers and other experts affiliated with the world's leading think tanks about the future of the international order and the relationships between the major powers in preparation for Tokyo Conference 2026.

　The survey was conducted between 23 January and 23 February, 2026, and in cooperation with 36 think tanks representing countries and regions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with a central role being played by the 12 think tanks involved in the running of the Tokyo Conference 2026. A total of 293 experts from 26 countries took part, allowing us to tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the fields of international politics, security, and global economics. Responses are grouped by nationality rather than organizational affiliation in order to clarify any regional differences in opinion.

　This survey was implemented with the cooperation of the twelve think tanks participating in the Tokyo Conference, as well as a number of other institutions, including Pacific Forum, Centro Studi di Politica Internazionale (CeSPI), Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Stratbase, Merdeka Center, Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS), Universiti Malaya, and Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).