PRESS CONFERENCE
Christopher B. Johnstone, Managing Principal, The Asia Group
Abraham Denmark, Senior Advisor, The Asia Group
14:00-15:00 Monday, November 18, 2024
The speech and Q & A will be in English.
Asia's Complex Security Environment
Asia's security environment is becoming increasingly complex as regional powers navigate intensifying rivalries and shifting alliances. Rising tensions between the United States and China have forced smaller Asian countries to balance their economic ties with China against security concerns and alliances with the U.S.
Countries like Japan, South Korea and Australia are stepping up defense cooperation, both among themselves and with the U.S. This shift signals a new phase in Asia-Pacific security dynamics, with these nations working to enhance their defense capabilities and counterbalance China's growing influence, and reduce tensions in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. ASEAN nations, meanwhile, are increasingly focused on building internal resilience and fostering regional cooperation to reduce dependency on outside powers.
However, these developments come with significant risks, as the increased militarization and alliances raise the potential for misunderstandings or accidental escalations.
The Asia Group's Christopher B. Johnstone and Abraham Denmark will come to the FCCJ to speak about these developments and the future of the region's security.
How to attend:
Please register at front@fccj.or.jp with your name, the name of your media outlet, and FCCJ membership number. Doors open 15 minutes before the event. Please sign in and giving your name and contact details at the reception.
How to watch online: https://www.youtube.com/c/FCCJchannel/live
How to ask questions: https://forms.gle/FH9HHsebRAUdpda38
TV crew: Please make a reservation at front@fccj.or.jp. Doors open for TV crews only at 30 minutes before the event.
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