Date: November 2nd, 17:00-18:00 PDT and followed by a reception at 18:00-19:00 PDT.
(Networking opportunity with Dr. Mori from 16:45-17:00)
Location: Place of Many Trees, Liu Institute for Global Issues, University of British Columbia
Please join the Center for Japanese Research and the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver’s joint event on Japan’s Role in Indo-Pacific Security. We are honoured to invite Professor Satoru Mori of Keio University to share his insights on the dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region and are pleased to have the Consul-General of Japan, Kohei Maruyama, and Professor Yves Tiberghien to provide opening remarks to the event.
Event Description:
Facing an ever-intensifying security environment and rapidly shifting diplomatic and economic landscapes in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan aims to minimize the risks of an armed conflict while maximizing opportunities for region-wide economic and social exchange in an era of enduring great power rivalry. What are Japan’s challenges in deterring an armed conflict over Taiwan? What is Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific and what are its implications for the region? How does Japan envisage the roles that the Japan-US alliance and security cooperation with other countries may play in the Indo-Pacific? These and other issues and questions will be explored in order to illuminate what role Japan can play in regional security.
Food and drink will be provided at the event.
Please RSVP HERE and please direct inquiries to Uno Kakegawa at unok4217@mail.ubc.ca