Confronted by immediate and serious security challenges, both in East Asia and further afield, the Abe administration is promoting a more ambitious and assertive defence policy, says this new paper. Read.
Confronted by immediate and serious security challenges, both in East Asia and further afield, the Abe administration is promoting a more ambitious and assertive defence policy, says this new paper. Read.
At an event, Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto discussed the series and scope of structural reforms that he has implemented since he took office in 2012. Video.
At an event experts considered the implications of Hassan Rouhani's victory. And Claire Spencer argues that if Iran can break out of its economic cul-de-sac, it may emerge strengthened from the election.
With the US unwilling to depart from its policy of strategic patience, and North Korea resistant to Chinese instructions, hope for progress rests with South Korea, says John Swenson-Wright. Read.
This event will examine the limits of and justifications for government intervention in the market, and the economic costs and benefits of stringent competition enforcement. Details.
Contradictory international objectives have thwarted diplomatic efforts to date, writes Claire Spencer, and Michael Williams argues that Iran must be part of the Geneva talks. More.
James Sherr draws on his in-depth study of Russia over many years to explain and analyse the factors that have brought Russian influence back into play. Details.
HE Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico
Chair: Dr Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House
Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan
Ambassador Hiroaki Fujii, Chairman, Mori Arts Center; Japanese Ambassador to the UK (1994-97)
Professor Shinichi Kitaoka, President, International University of Japan
Tatsujiro Suzuki, Vice Chairman, Japan Atomic Energy Commission
Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, Minister of State, Far East and South East Asia
Sir David Warren, Chairman, Japan Society; British Ambassador to Japan (2008-12)
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