02/04/2020: Roundtable on Taiwan and Indo-Pacific Partnerships: Regional Trends

The Indo-Pacific is the most critical region today for global prosperity and security. As the region continues in a state of flux, pivotal states are increasingly recognizing opportunities that Taiwan offers as a partner. Join us for a discussion on how relations are playing out between Taiwan and leading states India, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, with experts from the US and Asia.

Join the Sigur Center for Asian Studies for a discussion with influential experts in the US and Taiwan for their perspectives on what we can expect as we look ahead to the next four years on topics from cross-Strait relations, US-Taiwan free trade agreement, and post-pandemic recovery.

Agenda

Welcome Remarks: Benjamin D. Hopkins, Director, Sigur Center for Asian Studies

Expert Panel:

• India and Taiwan: Forging Ties under the New Southbound Policy – Sana Hashmi, Taiwan Fellow, Institute of International Relations, National Chengchi University
• Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan: Strengthening Relations under Turbulent Times – I-wei Jennifer Chang, Research Fellow, Global Taiwan Institute
• Japan and Taiwan: Consolidating Ties and Charting New Directions – Mike Mochizuki, Japan-US Relations Chair in Memory of Gaston Sigur, George Washington University
• Moderator: Deepa M. Ollapally, Associate Director, Sigur Center for Asian Studies

The event will feature an extensive period for audience Q&A.