Kazuto Suzuki

In this engaging discussion, Kazuto Suzuki, Director of the Institute of Geoeconomics and professor at the University of Tokyo, dives into the complexities of geoeconomics. He explores U.S.-China tensions over semiconductor export controls, the strategic interplay of geopolitics and economics, and Japan's unique position amid global shifts. Suzuki also touches on potential capital controls regarding advanced technologies like AI and the historical roots of trade, enhancing our understanding of how ancient commerce informs modern global dynamics.

Kazuto Suzuki, a Professor at the University of Tokyo and advisor on Japan’s economic policy, dives into the nation's evolving economic security landscape. He discusses Japan's new national security laws and their impact on global semiconductor supply chains. Highlights include historical lessons on economic coercion, the interplay of Japan's export controls with U.S. demands, and ambitious plans for space commercialization. Co-host Arrian Ebrahimi adds insights on the geopolitics of East Asia, making this a compelling conversation on economic resilience.