Past events

Experts discuss the complex relationships of the current South Pacific and AUKUS’s impact for Australia and the broader region. 

This event examines how Japan and the UK plan to work together in their outlook on Africa, with the aim to encourage peace and stability in the continent. 

This event examines the UK’s desire to join the CPTPP and how trade can entrench good relations between the UK and Japan moving forward. 

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts consider how Japan and the UK are using soft power diplomacy in their diplomatic exchanges. 

This closed virtual roundtable will discuss the future of the global economy and trade system, considering perspectives from Japan and Europe.

As Asia-Pacific emerges from COVID-19, experts consider how policymakers can harness technology for inclusive economic growth.

How the international community should respond to the persistent challenge of a nuclear North Korea which appears to be developing its conventional military capabilities.

Policymakers from the UK, EU and Japan discuss ‘data free flow with trust’ and future digital policy coordination.

Will there be a renewal of growth after the COVID-19 crisis?

What to expect from the G7 summit 2021, as leaders of the largest Western economies meet in the UK from 11–13 June.

Experts discuss trends impacting the region, including deglobalization, the impact of technology and automation on jobs, growing inequality, environmental degradation and stalling social mobility.

President of the Asian Development Bank, Masatsugu Asakawa, discusses his views on the prospect of a resilient, inclusive and sustainable recovery in Asia and the Pacific.