Taiwan Strait Dilemmas: U.S.-Japan Alliance in Focus

In this compelling panel discussion, experts from Columbia University and Keio University analyze the geopolitical and security challenges surrounding the Taiwan Strait amid leadership transitions in Tokyo and Washington. The conversation delves into U.S.-China relations under a potential second Trump administration, Japan’s defense policies, and the complexities of balancing relationships with Taiwan, China, and the U.S. Speakers Andrew J. Nathan, Thomas Christensen, Satoru Mori, and Ayumi Teraoka provide diverse perspectives on the impact of U.S. policy ambiguity, Japan's strategic role, and the risks of miscalculation in the region. Moderated by George Miller, this session offers valuable insights into the future of East Asian security and the evolving U.S.-Japan alliance. Taiwan Strait security U.S.-Japan alliance East Asia geopolitics U.S.-China relations Regional defense policy Taiwan Strait challenges U.S. policy towards Taiwan Japan-China-Taiwan relations Columbia University and Keio University conference Trump administration foreign policy impacts