

Geoeconomic Agenda
Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society (Host: Paul Nadeau), visiting research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG). The IOG, led by Dr. Kazuto Suzuki, is part of the International House of Japan’s Asia Pacific Initiative and aims to bring together experts from around the world to conduct research and build a community that connects voices from different sectors to deepen and share knowledge of geoeconomic issues in Japan, Asia, and worldwide.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 25min
Indo Pacific Eyes on America: India
[Podcast] Geoeconomic Agenda
#19 Indo Pacific Eyes on America: India
Host
Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Guest
Jagannath Panda
Head, Stockholm Center for South Asian & Indo-Pacific Affairs, ISDP
Professor, University of Warsaw
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global
(Disclaimer)
The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of IOG or any other organizations to which the speakers belong.
API Newsletter (in Japanese):http://bit.ly/3akdzVY
API Newsletter (in English; in preparation):http://bit.ly/3IBrRlv
Twitter:https://twitter.com/APInitiative_en
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/apinitiative

Jun 28, 2024 • 29min
Year of Elections: United Kingdom
[Podcast] Geoeconomic Agenda
#18 Year of Elections: United Kingdom
Host
Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Guest
Bill Emmott
Chairman of the IISS Trustees
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global
(Disclaimer)
The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of IOG or any other organizations to which the speakers belong.
API Newsletter (in Japanese):http://bit.ly/3akdzVY
API Newsletter (in English; in preparation):http://bit.ly/3IBrRlv
Twitter:https://twitter.com/APInitiative_en
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/apinitiative

Jun 14, 2024 • 28min
Year of Elections: India
[Podcast] Geoeconomic Agenda
#17 Year of Elections: India
(Correction)
01:27
The actual number is nearer a billion - 960 million.
03:07
Exit Polls were actually aired on Saturday.
06:29
Guest spoke about the spate of reforms in the 1990s generating high growth in exports of goods and services and mentioned 15%. But that is 15% CAGR.
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
Host
Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Guest
Ujal Bhatia, Professor (Hony) at NLUD,
Former Ambassador, trade negotiator and
Chairman of the Appellate Body
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global
(Disclaimer)
The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of IOG or any other organizations to which the speakers belong.
API Newsletter (in Japanese):http://bit.ly/3akdzVY
API Newsletter (in English; in preparation):http://bit.ly/3IBrRlv
Twitter:https://twitter.com/APInitiative_en
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/apinitiative

Apr 24, 2024 • 32min
#16 Indo-Pacific Eyes on America: Australia
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
Host
Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Guest
Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, United States Studies Centre
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global
(Disclaimer)
The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of IOG or any other organizations to which the speakers belong.

Apr 8, 2024 • 30min
#15 Economic Sanctions and Human Rights with Simon Henderson
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
Host: Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Guest: Simon Henderson, International Human Rights Lawyer
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global

Mar 13, 2024 • 33min
#14 Future of Energy in the Indo-Pacific with Clare Richardson-Barlow
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
Host: Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Guest: Dr. Clare Richardson-Barlow, Lecturer in East Asian Studies, University of Leeds
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global

Jan 25, 2024 • 30min
#13 ASEAN as a Geoeconomic Actor with Saori Katada
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
Host
Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
Guest
Dr. Saori Katada, Professor, International Relations and the director of the Center for International Studies at University of Southern California.
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global

Dec 11, 2023 • 33min
#12 The Past, Present, and Future of Japan's Geoeconomic Leadership with Mireya Solis
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
HostDr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
GuestDr. Mireya Solis, Director Center for East Asia Policy Studies. Knight Chair in Japan Studies, The Brookings Institution.
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global

Nov 16, 2023 • 33min
#11 The EU's Geoeconomic Strategy and its Future in the Indo-Pacific with Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp and Timo Blenk
Elli-Katharina Pohlkamp, a Senior Manager at Agora Strategy Group specializing in European economic policy, and Timo Blenk, the CEO of the same group with expertise in global economic navigation, discuss the EU's evolving economic security strategy. They analyze the growing geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific, the challenges of member state alignment, and the rise of right-wing movements influencing economic perspectives. The conversation also highlights Germany's strategic engagement with the region, emphasizing opportunities for European businesses in high-tech and finance.

Oct 3, 2023 • 32min
#10 Canada & the Indo-Pacific with Stephen Nagy
Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolitics, business, and society. Hosted by Paul Nadeau, Geoeconomic Agenda will feature interviews with guests from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, from the policy world, academia, business, and more.
HostDr. Paul NadeauVisiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG)
GuestDr. Stephen NagyProfessor at International Christian University
Contact: geoeconomicagenda@ihj.global
(Disclaimer)The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of IOG or any other organizations to which the speakers belong.
API Newsletter (in Japanese):http://bit.ly/3akdzVYAPI Newsletter (in English; in preparation):http://bit.ly/3IBrRlvTwitter:https://twitter.com/APInitiative_enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/apinitiative