Geoeconomic Agenda

Transcript: ⁠https://apinitiative.org/en/2023/08/20/49835/ 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. Eyck Freymann Hoover Fellow at Stanford 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/3akdzVY API Newsletter (in English; in preparation)：http://bit.ly/3IBrRlv Twitter：https://twitter.com/APInitiative_en Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/apinitiative

Chris Miller, an Associate Professor at The Fletcher School and author of "Chip Wars," dives into the intricate world of semiconductors and their geopolitical significance. He discusses the historical U.S.-Japan chip war and the looming risks of a Taiwan invasion affecting supply chains. Export controls and the necessity for ongoing innovation in semiconductor technology take center stage. Miller also highlights the crucial role of talent development and the dominance of TSMC in manufacturing. A riveting look at how chips shape our economic future!

[Podcast] #7 Competitive Coexistence for the U.S. and China? 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: Ambassador Kurt Tong, Managing Partner and member of the Executive Committee, The Asia Group 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

Kristin Vekasi, an Associate Professor at the University of Maine, dives deep into the world of export controls and economic security. She discusses the impact of G7 nations' efforts against economic coercion, particularly from China and Russia. Vekasi highlights Japan's strategic response to the 2010 rare earth embargo and the complexities of diversifying supply chains for critical minerals. The conversation extends to the balance between de-risking strategies and nationalism, shedding light on the future of global trade policies in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape.

[Podcast] #5 A New Direction for China's Economy? with Naoko Eto 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. Naoko Eto Senior Fellow & Group Head, China, Institute of Geoeconomics 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

Guest: Kevin Wolf, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Host: Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) 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

Guest: Dr. MAKISHIMA Karen, Former Minister of State in charge of affairs concerning the Cybersecurity Strategic Headquarters (Oct 2021-Aug 2022) Host: Dr. Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) 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

Guest: James Brown, Professor of Political Science, Temple University, Japan Campus Host: Paul Nadeau, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) 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. It is recorded and produced at the Institute of Geoeconomics in Tokyo. (Disclaimer) The views expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of IOG or any other organizations to which the speakers belong.

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.

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.