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Special lecture by the Honorable Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan
On Monday, 18 May 2023, the Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo hosted a symposium. The event featured the Hon. Rahm Emanuel, the Ambassador of the United States to Japan, and was attended by more than one hundred people. The symposium comprised a keynote speech by Ambassador Emanuel, a subsequent discussion with Professor Akira Igata, Project Lecturer and Director of the ESRP, and a Q&A session with the audience.
Ambassador Emanuel held key positions in the U.S, including serving as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Chief of Staff to the President during the Obama Administration, and Mayor of Chicago. He has been serving as the Ambassador of the United States to Japan since 2021.
After a welcome speech by Masakazu Sugiyama, the Director of RCAST, Ambassador Emanuel delivered his keynote address. He touched upon the content of his report on economic coercion, emphasizing that the current state of international relations has been significantly disrupted by factors such as COVID-19, Chinese coercion, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He further stressed the need for a collective defense against economic coercion, especially with regard to China.
Following his keynote, Ambassador Emanuel engaged in a discussion with Professor Igata and responded to questions from the audience. The discussion spanned a wide range of topics, including not only economic security but also Ambassador Emanuel's leadership during his tenure as Mayor of Chicago, his insights into Japanese domestic issues, and the merits of liberal democracy.
The content discussed during this symposium is reflected in the framework about economic coercion presented at the G7 Hiroshima summit.
Our program is deeply committed to cutting-edge policy research in the field of economic security. We endeavor to find solutions that harmonize the rapidly evolving realms of science and technology with the dynamic arena of international politics. Both elements are crucial in our pursuit of a better society.
Moving forward, our program will continue to facilitate dialogue with visionary societies through similar events centered on economic security.
Overview of the event
| Date | March 27th, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Place | Komaba II Campus ENEOS Hall (RCAST 3rd South Building 1st floor） |
| Capacity | 172 |
| Fee | For Free |
| Speakers | Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan ╰─ HP Akira Igata, Project Lecturer ╰─ HP Masakazu Sugiyama, Professor and Director of RCAST ╰─ HP |
| Language | English |
| Registration | Registration form |
| Details | 【YouTube Archives】 [Digest Version] Rahm Emanuel's invited talk on U.S.-Japan Alliance and Economic Security [40-Second Version] Rahm Emanuel's invited talk on U.S.-Japan Alliance and Economic Security |
Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) at The University of Tokyo, along with the NATO HQ and the Royal Danish Embassy Tokyo (NATO Contact Point Embassy), will co-host the "NATO-Japan Symposium 2024: Partnership in Uncertain Times."
Following the "NATO-Japan Symposium 2023: Emerging Security Challenges," we will once again convene experts from around the world to RCAST, The University of Tokyo to discuss how partner countries can collaborate with each other in the era where uncertainty reigns.
This year, we have the privilege of welcoming the Swedish Defense Minister to make a keynote speech. This will be followed by a discussion among NATO HQ experts, numerous Ambassadors (EU, Norway, Denmark, Romania), and Japan's Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense, among others.
We will focus on 3 topics during the discussions. (1) Interconnectedness of the Euro-Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific; (2) Navigating uncertain times following the 2024 elections; New government, new threats, new responses; and (3) The Future of NATO-Japan and IP4 Partnership.
The Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at The Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST), The University of Tokyo and The Swedish National China Centre (NKK) and The Asia Programme at The Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI) will co-host a symposium, with a backing from the Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo, titled “Japan-Sweden Relationship in a shifting era: Exploring common interests and opportunities following the 2024 elections.”
This symposium will bring together Swedish and Japanese experts on security and economic issues to discuss: (1) How Sweden and Japan perceives the impact of various elections that have taken place in 2024 and the increasing coordination between China and Russia; (2) How Sweden and Japan are responding to the rise of China; and (3) Comparative approaches towards de-risking between Europe and Japan
The Economic Security Research Program (ESRP) at RCAST, The University of Tokyo and Pacific Forum will co-host a symposium titled "CONVERGE: Forging International Partnerships and Collaboration on AI and Semiconductors" from 14:00-16:00 on Oct.11.
This symposium will bring together experts from 5 countries in the Indo-Pacific - U.S., Australia, India, Singapore, and the Philippines - to discuss how this region can collaborate better on issues related to AI and semiconductors.
We will share some of the outcomes from the closed discussions, where we examined the challenges and opportunities facing different CET actors operating in the Indo-Pacific related to AI and semiconductors. This will allow for the identification of the means to identify best practices for enhancing Indo-Pacific tech cooperation while building trust between existing stakeholders.
The language of this symposium will be in English. Please note that there is NO simultaneous interpretation. Pre-registration required.
Taiwan has become a global powerhouse in cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing and a driving force in the next generation of AI revolution. However, due to its dynamic economic relationship and tense military relations with China, the high-tech island nation has found itself at the forefront of potential global conflict zones since the escalation of the techno-geopolitical era of comprehensive US-China competition.
As economic security becomes an increasingly important element of national security, Taiwan’s experience offers important insights into how the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has advanced its technological power. At the event, Dr. Jeremy Chih Cheng Chang, a research fellow and Director of Semiconductor Policy at DEST, a new launched public think tank in Taiwan, will explain the evolution of Taiwan's economic security framework, exploring historical perspectives and regulatory insights, and discussed lessons learned for international allies.
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