The 2nd Tokyo Global Dialogue

The Indo-Pacific of Today and Tomorrow: Transformation of the Strategic Landscape and International Response

The Japan Institute of International Affairs

Outline

Event Overview: Tokyo Global Dialogue (TGD)

The first Strategic Annual Report was published, and the first Tokyo Global Dialogue held, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) in 2019. Following the success of these initiatives, the JIIA decided to issue the Report and hold the Dialogue on an annual basis starting from this year.

Following the publication of our Strategic Annual Report 2020 under the theme “The Indo-Pacific of Today and Tomorrow: Transformation of the Strategic Landscape and International Response”, the Second Tokyo Global Dialogue (TGD2) will be held online from February 25-27. Representatives from leading think tanks as well as prominent opinion leaders worldwide will focus on the intensifying US-China confrontation and strategic competition amid the global coronavirus pandemic, as well as on the Indo-Pacific region that is becoming divided and contested oceans as a consequence. In 12 thematic and regional sessions, the discussion will cover the international situation at the start of a new US administration and how Japan and the rest of the international community are projecting their future course.

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Program

*As of February 25

17:30-17:40	Opening Welcoming Remarks Kenichiro SASAEPresident, The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) Message H.E. SUGA YoshihidePrime Minister of Japan (TBC)

17:30-17:40

Opening

Welcoming Remarks

Kenichiro SASAEPresident, The Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)

Message

H.E. SUGA YoshihidePrime Minister of Japan (TBC)

17:40-18:10	Keynote Speech H.E. MOTEGI ToshimitsuMinister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (TBC)

17:40-18:10

Keynote Speech

H.E. MOTEGI ToshimitsuMinister for Foreign Affairs of Japan (TBC)

18:15-19:45	Roundtable Featuring JIIA Strategic Annual Report 2020 In 2020, the US-China confrontation and strategic competition intensified amid the COVID-19 pandemic, covering every domain from military/security, advanced technology, supply chain control to the narrative over response to the pandemic. The rule-based international order faced severer challenges, and the multilateralism centered around the UN system fell into serious dysfunction. Following the introduction of the Strategic Annual Report 2020, the Roundtable will set the scene for examining “the Indo-Pacific of Today and Tomorrow: Transformation of the Strategic Landscape and International Response” through discussion of the current regional and international situation from a broad perspective. Moderator Kenichiro SASAEPresident, JIIA Speakers James CRABTREEAssociate Professor of Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore / Executive Director-Designate, IISS–Asia Bilahari KAUSIKANChairman, Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore / Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore Charles D. LAKE IIPresident, Aflac International / Chairman and Representative Director, Aflac Life Insurance Japan Thierry de MONTBRIALExecutive Chairman, French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) SHI YinhongProfessor, Renmin University of China Akihiko TANAKAPresident, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA

18:15-19:45

Roundtable Featuring JIIA Strategic Annual Report 2020

In 2020, the US-China confrontation and strategic competition intensified amid the COVID-19 pandemic, covering every domain from military/security, advanced technology, supply chain control to the narrative over response to the pandemic. The rule-based international order faced severer challenges, and the multilateralism centered around the UN system fell into serious dysfunction. Following the introduction of the Strategic Annual Report 2020, the Roundtable will set the scene for examining “the Indo-Pacific of Today and Tomorrow: Transformation of the Strategic Landscape and International Response” through discussion of the current regional and international situation from a broad perspective.

Moderator

Kenichiro SASAEPresident, JIIA

Speakers

James CRABTREEAssociate Professor of Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore / Executive Director-Designate, IISS–Asia
Bilahari KAUSIKANChairman, Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore / Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
Charles D. LAKE IIPresident, Aflac International / Chairman and Representative Director, Aflac Life Insurance Japan
Thierry de MONTBRIALExecutive Chairman, French Institute of International Relations (IFRI)
SHI YinhongProfessor, Renmin University of China
Akihiko TANAKAPresident, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA

9:00-11:00	Opening Plenary Session: US-China Relations The year of 2020 marks the deepening fluctuation of the international order and the strategic competition between the United States and China amid the corona-pandemic with the intensification of the US-China rivalry. How should we understand the current US-China relations? What kind of diplomatic strategies do the two countries adopt to overcome the confrontation? Can these diplomatic strategies by the US and China coexist? Will the two nations keep peace and stability regionally and internationally by the confrontation itself, by overcoming the competition, or by any other means? Moderator Toshihiro NAKAYAMAProfessor, Keio University / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA Speakers John R. ALLENPresident, Brookings Institution John J. HAMREPresident and CEO, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) JIA QingguoProfessor, Peking University Akio TAKAHARAProfessor, The University of Tokyo / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA WU XinboProfessor and Dean, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University

9:00-11:00

Opening Plenary Session: US-China Relations

The year of 2020 marks the deepening fluctuation of the international order and the strategic competition between the United States and China amid the corona-pandemic with the intensification of the US-China rivalry. How should we understand the current US-China relations? What kind of diplomatic strategies do the two countries adopt to overcome the confrontation? Can these diplomatic strategies by the US and China coexist? Will the two nations keep peace and stability regionally and internationally by the confrontation itself, by overcoming the competition, or by any other means?

Moderator

Toshihiro NAKAYAMAProfessor, Keio University / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA

Speakers

John R. ALLENPresident, Brookings Institution
John J. HAMREPresident and CEO, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
JIA QingguoProfessor, Peking University
Akio TAKAHARAProfessor, The University of Tokyo / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA
WU XinboProfessor and Dean, Institute of International Studies, Fudan University

11:00-11:30	Coffee Break

Breakout Round Part I: Thematic Analysis

11:30-13:00	Breakout Session 1: US-China Military Balance and Prospects for Arms Control The US-China great power competition has been evolving into a serious confrontation that has been described by some as a "new cold war.” Military tensions between them over Taiwan are also increasing. Even under the pandemic of COVID-19, the People's Liberation Army continued its military activities in the Western Pacific. The intensifying US-China competition also has a significant impact on the debate over deterrence and nuclear arms control. This session will focus on military, security and arms control issues in US-China relations. Moderator Satoru MORIProfessor, Hosei University Speakers LI ChenAssociate Professor, Renmin University of China Izumi NAKAMITSUUnder-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations Randy SCHRIVERChairman, Project 2049 Institute / Former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs

11:30-13:00

Breakout Session 1: US-China Military Balance and Prospects for Arms Control

The US-China great power competition has been evolving into a serious confrontation that has been described by some as a "new cold war.” Military tensions between them over Taiwan are also increasing. Even under the pandemic of COVID-19, the People's Liberation Army continued its military activities in the Western Pacific. The intensifying US-China competition also has a significant impact on the debate over deterrence and nuclear arms control. This session will focus on military, security and arms control issues in US-China relations.

Moderator

Satoru MORIProfessor, Hosei University

Speakers

LI ChenAssociate Professor, Renmin University of China
Izumi NAKAMITSUUnder-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations
Randy SCHRIVERChairman, Project 2049 Institute / Former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs

11:30-13:00	Breakout Session 2: Beyond the Geo-technology Competition? Has the competition for Geo-technology hegemony between the US and China irreversibly transformed the international system? How has the US-China competition for Geo-technology hegemony forced changes of market and industry’s behavior? As the Geo-technology rises, what are the options and roles for other actors, such as Japan? This session focus on the current situations and prospects of the 'Geo-technology'. Moderator Heigo SATOProfessor, Takushoku University Speakers Elsa B. KANIAAdjunct Senior Fellow, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Jun NAGASHIMASenior Research Adviser, Nakasone Peace Institute Donald(Andy) PURDYChief Security Officer, Huawei Technologies USA

11:30-13:00

Breakout Session 2: Beyond the Geo-technology Competition?

Has the competition for Geo-technology hegemony between the US and China irreversibly transformed the international system? How has the US-China competition for Geo-technology hegemony forced changes of market and industry’s behavior? As the Geo-technology rises, what are the options and roles for other actors, such as Japan? This session focus on the current situations and prospects of the 'Geo-technology'.

Moderator

Heigo SATOProfessor, Takushoku University

Speakers

Elsa B. KANIAAdjunct Senior Fellow, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
Jun NAGASHIMASenior Research Adviser, Nakasone Peace Institute
Donald(Andy) PURDYChief Security Officer, Huawei Technologies USA

11:30-13:00	Breakout Session 3: Fallout of the COVID19 Pandemic and Crisis of Multilateralism In response to the new coronavirus that has been rampant in the world since 2020, countries around the world have been pressed to take nationalistic approach to cope with the situation, thus failing to achieve effective international cooperation. Vaccination has started in some countries, but no global supply system of vaccines has been established and the threat of a pandemic continues. The Covid-19 crisis is also compelling countries to transform themselves into resilient and sustainable societies and economies. Multilateralism had faced a serious crisis even before the Covid-19, but the pandemic led to heightened level of mistrust towards WHO and other international organizations in many countries. Efforts to tackle the climate change are expected to be revived under the new US administration of President Joe Biden. Then, can the multilateralism in crisis respond to the various challenges that we are facing? Moderator Kiyotaka AKASAKAFormer Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, United Nations Speakers Jason BORDOFFProfessor, SIPA, Columbia University Takeshi KASAIRegional Director for Western Pacific, World Health Organization (WHO) Mari PANGESTUManaging Director, Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank Yves TIBERGHIENProfessor, University of British Columbia

11:30-13:00

Breakout Session 3: Fallout of the COVID19 Pandemic and Crisis of Multilateralism

In response to the new coronavirus that has been rampant in the world since 2020, countries around the world have been pressed to take nationalistic approach to cope with the situation, thus failing to achieve effective international cooperation. Vaccination has started in some countries, but no global supply system of vaccines has been established and the threat of a pandemic continues. The Covid-19 crisis is also compelling countries to transform themselves into resilient and sustainable societies and economies. Multilateralism had faced a serious crisis even before the Covid-19, but the pandemic led to heightened level of mistrust towards WHO and other international organizations in many countries. Efforts to tackle the climate change are expected to be revived under the new US administration of President Joe Biden. Then, can the multilateralism in crisis respond to the various challenges that we are facing?

Moderator

Kiyotaka AKASAKAFormer Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, United Nations

Speakers

Jason BORDOFFProfessor, SIPA, Columbia University
Takeshi KASAIRegional Director for Western Pacific, World Health Organization (WHO)
Mari PANGESTUManaging Director, Development Policy and Partnerships, World Bank
Yves TIBERGHIENProfessor, University of British Columbia

Breakout Round Part II: Regional Focus

15:00-16:30	Breakout Session 1: Russia’s View of the Strategic Transformation How does Russia view the recent shift of the power balance in the Indo-Pacific region, and how does it intend to engage in this region under President Putin’s “Pivot to the East” policy? What is the strategic balance among the US, China and Russia under the new US administration, and what are the prospects for Japan-Russia relations? Discussions in this session will focus on Russia’s policy in the Indo-Pacific region from these perspectives. Moderator Nobuo SHIMOTOMAIDistinguished Professor, Kanagawa University Speakers James BROWNAssociate Professor, Temple University Japan Campus Yoko HIROSEProfessor, Keio University Anna KIREEVAAssociate Professor, MGIMO University Dmitri TRENINDirector, Carnegie Moscow Center

15:00-16:30

Breakout Session 1: Russia’s View of the Strategic Transformation

How does Russia view the recent shift of the power balance in the Indo-Pacific region, and how does it intend to engage in this region under President Putin’s “Pivot to the East” policy? What is the strategic balance among the US, China and Russia under the new US administration, and what are the prospects for Japan-Russia relations? Discussions in this session will focus on Russia’s policy in the Indo-Pacific region from these perspectives.

Moderator

Nobuo SHIMOTOMAIDistinguished Professor, Kanagawa University

Speakers

James BROWNAssociate Professor, Temple University Japan Campus
Yoko HIROSEProfessor, Keio University
Anna KIREEVAAssociate Professor, MGIMO University
Dmitri TRENINDirector, Carnegie Moscow Center

15:00-16:30	Breakout Session 2: Southeast and South Asia’s View of the Strategic Transformation The countries of Southeast Asia and South Asia are located in the heart of the Indo-Pacific region. How do these countries envision the present and future of the Indo-Pacific and how do they intend to get involved? Taking into account the impact of COVID-19 and great power politics, regional cooperation and domestic political and economic developments in this region, this session identifies the roles these countries should play in the future international relations of the Indo-Pacific. In particular, this session clarifies the roles of the countries in this region in contributing to the peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region amid the growing tensions between the United States and China. Moderator Tsutomu KIKUCHIProfessor, Aoyama Gakuin University / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA Speakers Bilahari KAUSIKANChairman, Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore / Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore Tan Sri Rastam MOHD ISAFormer Chairman, Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia (ISIS Malaysia) / Former Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia Hemant Krishan SINGHDirector General, The Delhi Policy Group (DPG) / Former Ambassador of India to Japan Rizal SUKMAFormer Executive Director, The Centre for Strategic and International Studies Indonesia (CSIS Indonesia) / Former Ambassador of Indonesia to the UK and the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

15:00-16:30

Breakout Session 2: Southeast and South Asia’s View of the Strategic Transformation

The countries of Southeast Asia and South Asia are located in the heart of the Indo-Pacific region. How do these countries envision the present and future of the Indo-Pacific and how do they intend to get involved? Taking into account the impact of COVID-19 and great power politics, regional cooperation and domestic political and economic developments in this region, this session identifies the roles these countries should play in the future international relations of the Indo-Pacific. In particular, this session clarifies the roles of the countries in this region in contributing to the peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region amid the growing tensions between the United States and China.

Moderator

Tsutomu KIKUCHIProfessor, Aoyama Gakuin University / Senior Adjunct Fellow, JIIA

Speakers

Bilahari KAUSIKANChairman, Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore / Former Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
Tan Sri Rastam MOHD ISAFormer Chairman, Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia (ISIS Malaysia) / Former Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia
Hemant Krishan SINGHDirector General, The Delhi Policy Group (DPG) / Former Ambassador of India to Japan
Rizal SUKMAFormer Executive Director, The Centre for Strategic and International Studies Indonesia (CSIS Indonesia) / Former Ambassador of Indonesia to the UK and the International Maritime Organization (IMO)

16:30-17:00	Coffee Break

17:00-18:30	Breakout Session 3: Europe’s View of the Strategic Transformation This session will shed fresh light on the potentials and constraints of the Euro-Japanese cooperation over the Indo-Pacific. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Joe Biden’s victory brought some relief for the US allies. However, as the Sino-American rivalry is unlikely to be eased soon, Japan and the European countries will have to navigate their way in a rough sea with no clear view. The common problem here is to reconcile the two imperatives: maintaining stable economic relations while confronting China's actions that threaten its values and interests. It is high time to explore the real potentials and constraints for Japan and Europe to cooperate over the Indo-Pacific, which is likely to be a central stage for these problems and the key to shaping the international order in the 21st century. Moderator Ken ENDOProfessor, Hokkaido University / Adjunct Fellow, JIIA Speakers Federica MOGHERINIRector, College of Europe / Former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President, European Commission Robin NIBLETTDirector and Chief Executive, Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) Daniela SCHWARZERDirector, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) Bruno TERTRAISDeputy Director, The Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS)

17:00-18:30

Breakout Session 3: Europe’s View of the Strategic Transformation

This session will shed fresh light on the potentials and constraints of the Euro-Japanese cooperation over the Indo-Pacific. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Joe Biden’s victory brought some relief for the US allies. However, as the Sino-American rivalry is unlikely to be eased soon, Japan and the European countries will have to navigate their way in a rough sea with no clear view. The common problem here is to reconcile the two imperatives: maintaining stable economic relations while confronting China's actions that threaten its values and interests. It is high time to explore the real potentials and constraints for Japan and Europe to cooperate over the Indo-Pacific, which is likely to be a central stage for these problems and the key to shaping the international order in the 21st century.

Moderator

Ken ENDOProfessor, Hokkaido University / Adjunct Fellow, JIIA

Speakers

Federica MOGHERINIRector, College of Europe / Former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President, European Commission
Robin NIBLETTDirector and Chief Executive, Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House)
Daniela SCHWARZERDirector, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
Bruno TERTRAISDeputy Director, The Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS)

17:00-18:30	Breakout Session 4: The Middle East Amid the Pandemic and the Strategic Transformation Amid the global corona pandemic, situation in the Middle East continued to be mired in uncertainty. Israel and four Arab countries newly established diplomatic relations, and Gulf neighbors started their own reconciliation, while Iran remains isolated and the JCPOA in jeopardy, leading to further instability in the Strait of Hormuz. The COVID-19 exacerbated vulnerable communities that had already suffered from conflicts and economic predicaments following the 1st and 2nd Arab Springs. This session focuses on the strategic transformation in the Middle East, in relation to the new US Government’s policy toward the JCPOA, changes in the regional power balance, and impacts of the pandemic on the region. Moderator Ryoji TATEYAMAProfessor Emeritus, National Defense Academy of Japan Speakers Meliha ALTUNIŞIKProfessor, Department of International Relations, Middle East Technical University Uzi RABIProfessor, Director, The Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel-Aviv University Sanam VAKILDeputy Director, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East & North Africa Programme, Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) Luciano ZACCARAResearch Assistant Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University

17:00-18:30

Breakout Session 4: The Middle East Amid the Pandemic and the Strategic Transformation

Amid the global corona pandemic, situation in the Middle East continued to be mired in uncertainty. Israel and four Arab countries newly established diplomatic relations, and Gulf neighbors started their own reconciliation, while Iran remains isolated and the JCPOA in jeopardy, leading to further instability in the Strait of Hormuz. The COVID-19 exacerbated vulnerable communities that had already suffered from conflicts and economic predicaments following the 1st and 2nd Arab Springs. This session focuses on the strategic transformation in the Middle East, in relation to the new US Government’s policy toward the JCPOA, changes in the regional power balance, and impacts of the pandemic on the region.

Moderator

Ryoji TATEYAMAProfessor Emeritus, National Defense Academy of Japan

Speakers

Meliha ALTUNIŞIKProfessor, Department of International Relations, Middle East Technical University
Uzi RABIProfessor, Director, The Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel-Aviv University
Sanam VAKILDeputy Director, Senior Research Fellow, Middle East & North Africa Programme, Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House)
Luciano ZACCARAResearch Assistant Professor, Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University

Breakout Round Part III: Impacts of the Strategic Transformation

9:00-10:30	Breakout Session 1: Northeast Asian Security amid US-China Competition In Northeast Asia, there are three potential conflict hot spots: North Korea, Taiwan, and the East China Sea. North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities have improved dramatically in the last few years, and the Trump-Kim summit meetings did not lead to denuclearization. Tensions are rising around Taiwan, with the People’s Liberation Army frequently crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. China is also stepping up its provocation around the Senkaku Islands while increasing the PLA's naval and air force capabilities. Moreover, the intensifying confrontation between the United States and China will further deteriorate security situation in Northeast Asia. Moderator Masao OKONOGIProfessor Emeritus, Keio University Speakers Hajime IZUMIProfessor, Tokyo International University KIM Joon HyungChancellor, Korea National Diplomatic Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KNDA) Nobushige TAKAMIZAWAFormer Ambassador of Japan to the Conference on Disarmament TIEN Hung-maoChairman and President, Institute for National Policy Research

9:00-10:30

Breakout Session 1: Northeast Asian Security amid US-China Competition

In Northeast Asia, there are three potential conflict hot spots: North Korea, Taiwan, and the East China Sea. North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities have improved dramatically in the last few years, and the Trump-Kim summit meetings did not lead to denuclearization. Tensions are rising around Taiwan, with the People’s Liberation Army frequently crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. China is also stepping up its provocation around the Senkaku Islands while increasing the PLA's naval and air force capabilities. Moreover, the intensifying confrontation between the United States and China will further deteriorate security situation in Northeast Asia.

Moderator

Masao OKONOGIProfessor Emeritus, Keio University

Speakers

Hajime IZUMIProfessor, Tokyo International University
KIM Joon HyungChancellor, Korea National Diplomatic Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KNDA)
Nobushige TAKAMIZAWAFormer Ambassador of Japan to the Conference on Disarmament
TIEN Hung-maoChairman and President, Institute for National Policy Research

9:00-10:30	Breakout Session 2: Impact on Territorial Issues / Rule of Law As the strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific region is shifting, what effect does and will it have on the territorial and maritime issues in the region? Will the strategic transformation impact on the importance of the rule of law? How are the countries reacting to the situation? This session will focus on some of the territorial and maritime issues in Japan and in the surrounding regions, including their background and recent developments, as well as the role of international law at the time of strategic transformation. Moderator Atsuko KANEHARAProfessor, Sophia University / President, Japanese Society of International Law Speakers Renato DE CASTRODistinguished University Professor, International Studies Department, De La Salle University Kentaro FURUYAAdjunct Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies / Professor, Japan Coast Guard Academy James KRASKAChair and Charles H. Stockton Professor of International Maritime Law, Stockton Center for International Law, US Naval War College Masaharu YANAGIHARAProfessor, The Open University of Japan

9:00-10:30

Breakout Session 2: Impact on Territorial Issues / Rule of Law

As the strategic landscape of the Indo-Pacific region is shifting, what effect does and will it have on the territorial and maritime issues in the region? Will the strategic transformation impact on the importance of the rule of law? How are the countries reacting to the situation? This session will focus on some of the territorial and maritime issues in Japan and in the surrounding regions, including their background and recent developments, as well as the role of international law at the time of strategic transformation.

Moderator

Atsuko KANEHARAProfessor, Sophia University / President, Japanese Society of International Law

Speakers

Renato DE CASTRODistinguished University Professor, International Studies Department, De La Salle University
Kentaro FURUYAAdjunct Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies / Professor, Japan Coast Guard Academy
James KRASKAChair and Charles H. Stockton Professor of International Maritime Law, Stockton Center for International Law, US Naval War College
Masaharu YANAGIHARAProfessor, The Open University of Japan

10:30-11:00	Coffee Break

11:00-13:00	Closing Plenary Session: The Indo-Pacific of Tomorrow and International Response Faced with the profound transformation of the strategic landscape in the Indo-Pacific region, what are the policy choices that Japan, countries in this region and the international community including states outside the area, should take in the areas of diplomacy, military/security and economy? Can multilateralism and/or regional cooperation frameworks including QUAD provide an answer to the challenges this region are confronted with? Debate in this session will focus on the Info-Pacific of Tomorrow, based on the discussions in the previous sessions of TGD2. Moderator Tomiko ICHIKAWADirector-General, JIIA Speakers H.E. Delia D. ALBERTFormer Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines / Senior Advisor, SGV Ernst & Young Peter JENNINGSExecutive Director, Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) Sunjoy JOSHIChairman, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) H.R.MCMASTERFormer Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs John MEARSHEIMERProfessor of Political Science, The University of Chicago Kenichiro SASAEPresident, JIIA ZHANG YunlingProfessor and Member, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences / Dean, Institute of International Studies, Shandong University

11:00-13:00

Closing Plenary Session: The Indo-Pacific of Tomorrow and International Response

Faced with the profound transformation of the strategic landscape in the Indo-Pacific region, what are the policy choices that Japan, countries in this region and the international community including states outside the area, should take in the areas of diplomacy, military/security and economy? Can multilateralism and/or regional cooperation frameworks including QUAD provide an answer to the challenges this region are confronted with? Debate in this session will focus on the Info-Pacific of Tomorrow, based on the discussions in the previous sessions of TGD2.

Moderator

Tomiko ICHIKAWADirector-General, JIIA

Speakers

H.E. Delia D. ALBERTFormer Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines / Senior Advisor, SGV Ernst & Young
Peter JENNINGSExecutive Director, Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)
Sunjoy JOSHIChairman, Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
H.R.MCMASTERFormer Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
John MEARSHEIMERProfessor of Political Science, The University of Chicago
Kenichiro SASAEPresident, JIIA
ZHANG YunlingProfessor and Member, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences / Dean, Institute of International Studies, Shandong University

	Closing Remarks Kenichiro SASAEPresident, JIIA

*Honorifics and titles omitted, in no particular order.
*Please be advised that programs, speakers, session themes may be subject to change.