IINA: Can the Quad Lay the Groundwork for Environmental and Economic Security?

The Indo-Pacific region is inherently diverse, and as such establishing a NATO-like framework for collective security is not realistic. Instead, it is important to deter and deal with all kinds of threats in a multi-layered manner to eliminate risks and threats and promote regional sustainability and stability.

By Jun Nagashima

IINA: “Shaping the Pragmatic and Effective Strategy Toward China” project, Working Paper Vol.1 Toward a U.S.-Japan digital alliance

The burgeoning digital economy presents an array of opportunities and challenges for the United States and Japan. Crafting international rules that sustain free and safe data flows, protecting infrastructure for advanced mobile communications, and solving supply chain shortages in the semiconductor industry are top priorities for policymakers in both countries.

By Mireya Solís

China Observer: China's Perception of the Situation in Afghanistan

This session focused on the rapidly changing situation in Afghanistan, and discussed how to view it from the Chinese perspective, as well as China's perception of the situation in Afghanistan, including the withdrawal of U.S. forces.