The Unfolding Situation in Bosnia
Join experts in a conversation covering the Dayton Agreement and its weaknesses, discussing Bosnia’s evolving political situation, and thoughts on economy. Speakers Dr. Jessie Barton Hronešová, The University of North Carolina’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellow Dr. Nedim Hogic, a good governance scholar and journalist at NYU Law School Dr. Hikmet Karčić, a genocide scholar based […]
Nicholas Burns, US Ambassador to China
The United States’ relationship with China would be complex at any time, but few periods have been more challenging than today. The two countries have notable disagreements over trade, territorial claims, human rights, and the international order itself, at a time when skepticism towards China’s role in the world seems to be one of the […]
Chasing Giants: Saving the World’s Largest Fish
Freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetlands form some of the world’s most critical and biodiverse ecosystems. However, that immense biodiversity is at risk: Nearly one-third of freshwater fish are threatened with extinction. Among those at-risk species are some of the world’s largest fish and iconic species such as the Mekong giant catfish, stingrays, sawfish, and alligator […]
Mindanao Update: BARMM, Peace-Building, and Community Health
This online forum was co-hosted between the Southeast Asia Forum and the U.S. Philippines Society on March 15th, 2023 to provide an update on key developments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Governance and development specialists will share insights into the challenges and prospects for peace-building initiatives, community health issues, and effective […]
Japan’s New National Security Strategy: Allies & Partners
Join us for a discussion about Japan’s key allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, in the context of Japan’s new National Security Strategy. In Panel 1, Masahiro Kurita, Kei Koga, and Ken Jimbo explore Japan’s relations with key Indo-Pacific partners. In Panel 2, Tomohiko Satake, Yoko Iwama, and Ken Jimbo look at […]
Japan’s New National Security Strategy: New Domains
Kazuto Suzuki, Jun Osawa, and Yasuhito Fukushima join Japan Program Director Yuki Tatsumi to explore the development of Japan’s security policy in these emerging domains. This is the second of three webinars to introduce Japan Program’s new publication “Japan’s New National Security Strategy,” from our annual Views from the Next Generation series. Featured Speakers Yasuhito […]
Indonesia’s New Capital City: Opportunities and Challenges
Jakarta is one of the world’s largest and most congested cities, and is vulnerable to sea level rise and other impacts of climate change. President Jokowi has announced Indonesia’s plan to build a New Capital City, “Nusantara”, in East Kalimantan. This ambitious plan, now under way, aims to build a smart, green, and sustainable New […]
The Arakan Army & the Resistance Movement in Myanmar
February 1 marked the second anniversary of the 2021 military coup in Myanmar. As the junta continues to employ violent assaults against the population, the role of ethnic armed organizations remains crucial in advancing the resistance movement. In Rakhine State, the Arakan Army represents the largest and most consequential ethnic armed group in the region, […]