In this bonus episode of STATE OF ASIA, listen to four experts debate whether Japan's recently announced military build-up is a threat to regional stability, in an Oxford Debate organised on May 9, 2023, by Asia Society Switzerland.

Presenting clear-cut, time-constrained arguments are:

• John Delury, professor of Chinese Studies at Yonsei University in Seoul
• Lionel Fetton, assistant professor of International Relations at Webster University in Geneva
• Yuka Koshino, research fellow for Security and Technology Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London
• Ken Moriyasu, diplomatic correspondent at Nikkei Asia in Tokyo

Watch the entire debate on the website of Asia Society. See previous Oxford Debates here.

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STATE OF ASIA brings you engaging conversations with leading minds on the issues that shape Asia and affect us all. New episodes are released every other Tuesday.
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STATE OF ASIA is a podcast from Asia Society Switzerland. 
Season 4, episode 2.5 (bonus episode) - Published: May 16, 2023
Host and Producer: Remko Tanis, Programs and Editorial Manager, Asia Society Switzerland