Biden in Asia: Clearing the Air?
Vice President Joe Biden is visiting Northeast Asia this week on a long-scheduled trip that has taken on new importance. His stops in Tokyo, Beijing, and Seoul take place against the backdrop of China’s announcement of a new air defense identification zone that includes areas and territories claimed by Japan and South Korea. Both nations have protested the Chinese action. Amidst growing geopolitical rivalries, greater economic integration, and heightened nationalism throughout the region, China’s rise and America’s rebalance to Asia put regional tensions in a new light.
In this "Ground Truth Briefing" experts discussed the challenges and outcomes of Vice President Biden’s Northeast Asia trip.
The Ground Truth Briefing series taps into the resources of former Center Scholars and Fellows who are on the ground in hot spots around the globe and can share their unique viewpoints.
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Speakers
Professor, University of North Korean Studies, Seoul
Director, Institute of East Asian Studies and Professor of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Keio University, Japan
Professor, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University
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Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The Kissinger Institute works to ensure that China policy serves American long-term interests and is founded in understanding of historical and cultural factors in bilateral relations and in accurate assessment of the aspirations of China’s government and people. Read more