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Economic security aims to ensure the resilience of supply chains for key industries: the case of electric vehicle production in Japan and Europe will be discussed.
This seminar delves into the evolving concept of economic security in the context of the worsened great powers rivalry, with a particular focus on the electric vehicle (EV) supply chains—a key sector at the intersection of global trade, technology, and geopolitics. The EV market is facing significant disruptions from trade policies, technological competition, and shifting alliances. Experts will analyze the geopolitical pressures influencing this crucial industry, focusing on the case of Europe and Japan, exploring how countries can safeguard their economic interests, enhance supply chain resilience, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global economy.
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Following a brief (10 minutes max) set of remarks by each speaker, the discussion will interactive and led by the Chair. Q/A from the audience will be included in the discussion.
Chair: John SEAMAN, Center for Asian Studies, French Institute of International Relations (Ifri)
- Aya ADACHI, Associate Fellow, Center for Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, and Technology, DGAP.
- Marie KRPATA, Research Fellow, Study Committee on Franco-German Relations (CERFA), Ifri
- Henry SANDERSON, Executive Editor, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
This seminar will be held online and in English language only.
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Céline PAJON
Research Fellow, Head of Japan and Indo-Pacific Research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri
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