New Round of Indo-Pacific Connectivity: Challenge of the Ukraine and Taiwan Crises

YCAPS is excited to announce our next event in Fussa. This event will feature Dr. Tomonori Yoshizaki who will lead us in a discussion on the Challenges brought by Ukraine and Taiwan Crises.

The ongoing war in Ukraine and increasing likelihood of a military crisis around Taiwan are critical security issues of our day. As nations struggle to respond appropriately, they are concluding that strengthening partnership among like-minded countries is a useful part of their strategies. This is ushering in a new round of Indo-Pacific connectivity that improving ties within the region and with other regions, especially Europe. Professor Yoshizaki, a leader with a long history as one of Japan's leading scholars teaching strategy to military officers and government officials, will explore these dynamics and take your questions.
 

All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Registration is optional (but helpful) via this form

Schedule:

• 18:15-19:00 - Welcome reception with refreshments. Feel free to show up at anytime during the reception.
• 19:00-20:15 - Seminar and Q&A
• 20:15-20:30 - Optional casual networking and chatting/wrap up

Location:

Fussa Shimin Kaiken (Fussa Citizen's Hall) -3rd Floor

2f 〒197-0011 Tokyo, Fussa, 2455−2455 福生市民会館

Google Maps: Here 

Speaker: 

Tomonori (Tom) Yoshizaki teaches at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. He previously served as vice president for academic affairs of the National Institute for Defence Studies (NIDS) of Japan where he oversaw professional military education (PME) and research activities. Prior to that position, he was Director of Policy Simulation and Director of Security Studies Department at NIDS and an assistant director of Office of Strategic Studies of Japan MoD in 1998-99. Prof. Yoshizaki has been a visiting fellow and professor at King’s College London, the Hudson Institute, Japan's Self-Defense Forces Staff Colleges; Sophia University, International Christian University (ICU), and National Graduate Research Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS).

Event Cost: Free of charge

Registration: Optional but helpful via this link

Format: This event will be off-the-record

Moderator: Jeff Mazziotta