‘Managing the global politico-economic crisis under the COVID-19 pandemic and searching for solutions’

As North East Asian and Indo-Pacific countries respond to the growing influence of China in the new international order, could the UK’s post-Brexit “Global Britain” strategy end up being a “White Knight” for the democratic camp?

17:00 -19:00 (JST), Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 October 2021

Managing the global politico-economic crisis under the COVID-19 pandemic and searching for solutions: As North East Asian and Indo-Pacific countries respond to the growing influence of China in the new international order, could the UK’s post-Brexit “Global Britain” strategy end up being a “White Knight” for the democratic camp? As seen in the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) concept created by Japan, it is paramount to maintain and develop the “breathing space” that has allowed for free trade and investment in this region. Within this context, the speakers will analyse the changing international trends from the perspectives of each country and region.
We hope that the symposium will be able to provide some food for thought for the Japanese public and private sectors.

The fifth Global Risk Symposium was held to analyse the continually changing international climate from a multifaceted perspective. Due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the second time, it was held as an online conference with simultaneous interpreters (from Simul) over two consecutive days.

Speakers joined from 4 countries: Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Seychelles.

• Programme
• Speaker biographies
• Summary
• Minister Sinon ppt
• Dr Dong ppt

Related JEF Spotlight Articles:

• The Role of the Republic of Seychelles in the Indo-Pacific Region – Minister Peter Sinon
• North Korean Issues Under the Pandemic- Dr Dong Yong-sueng
• The Ties that Bind – Taiwan, Japan & the South China Sea Issue – Mr Mike King

‘Global risks and opportunities under the “with-corona” global order’
17:00 -19:00 (JST), Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October

The fourth Global Risk Symposium was held to analyse the current rapidly changing
international climate from a multifaceted perspective. Given the pandemic, for the
first time, it would be held as an online conference with simultaneous interpreters (from Simul)
over two consecutive days.

Speakers joined from 4 countries: Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and South Africa.

• Programme
• Speaker biographies
• Summary
• Dr Dong Yong-Sueng ppt

Related JEF Spotlight Articles

• Global Risks & Opportunities Under the “With-Corona” Global Order The Fourth JEF-KRA Global Risk Symposium – Key Geopolitical Developments in the Current Pandemic Situation
• Implications of the Pandemic for Capitalism – Sir Paul Collier
• Building on the Indigenous in Combatting Emerging Global Challenges – Professor Hassan Omari Kaya
• A British Perspective on China in the New World Order-Mr Nigel Inkster CMG
• Impact of the Pandemic on the Korean Peninsula & East Asia – Dr Dong Yong-sueng

The third Global Risk Symposium was held to analyse the current rapidly changing international climate from a multifaceted perspective.

In Part 1, considering the current US-Iranian situation as well as the nuclear non-proliferation issue of North Korea and Iran, US and South Korean perspectives were introduced.

In Part 2, from British and European perspectives, Brexit and the prospective future Japan-UK relations, as well as the importance of the Indo-Pacific strategy which is gaining prominence in the geopolitical as well as military field were explored.

We invited 4 distinguished speakers who are experts in their fields.

• Programme
• Speaker biographies
• Final Report
• Dr Dong ppt
• Dr Eva Pejsova ppt

Related JEF Spotlight Articles:

• The EU & Japan: Partners for Stability in the Indo-Pacific? – Dr Eva Pejsova
• Contrasting Policies Regarding North Korea & Iran -Mr Mark Fitzpatrick
• The North Korean Economy After Economic Sanctions – Dr Dong Yong-sueng

In Part One, the threat of Russia, Brexit and the future direction of EU was discussed from the viewpoint of Europe.

While widening our viewpoint to Africa, the theme of risks and opportunities in the Asia Pacific, Pan-Indian Ocean and Africa region were also discussed.

In Part Two, the rapidly changing situation in the Korean peninsula following the first US-North Korea Summit talks were covered.

• Programme
• Speaker biographies
• Summary
• Mr Makoond ppt

Related JEF Spotlight Articles:

• The European Battleground: Geopolitics & the New Nationalism -Sir Graham Fry
• The Indian Ocean-the Region for an Effective Rapprochement Between the Asia-Pacific & Asia -Mr Raj Makoond
• North Korea: Myths & Reality -Dr James E. Hoare
• Kim Jong Un’s North Korea -What Has Changed?