Navigating the Taiwan Strait Tensions: Perspectives from Japan, the Philippines, and France
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As tensions continue to rise in the Taiwan Strait and discussions grow about hybrid frictions potentially escalating into a kinetic conflict in the coming years, neighboring countries are bracing for impact. Japan and the Philippines would be on the front lines if a crisis were to erupt in the Taiwan Strait.
Both nations are closely monitoring the situation and preparing for a range of contingency scenarios. Their bilateral relations and security cooperation have deepened rapidly, alongside expanding trilateral defense coordination with their shared ally, the United States. This seminar will bring together two prominent Asian speakers and a French expert to examine the escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. They will provide a nuanced analysis of the situation's realities, the geopolitical and economic stakes, and potential strategies for regional and global responses.
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Speakers:
Shin Kawashima, Professor, Tokyo University
Renato Cruz de Castro, Distinguished Professor, De La Salle University, Manila
Marc Julienne, Director, Ifri Center for Asian Studies
Discussant: Séverine Arsène, Analyst for Asia, Policy Planning Department, Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
Moderator: Céline Pajon, Head of Japan Research, Ifri Center for Asian Studies
The discussion will be held in English.
The seminar will be held in hybrid format: all speakers will be in Paris, but audience can also connect remotely via Zoom.
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