Outline
We are increasingly witnessing the rising power of China today. Amid the changing
balance of power in East Asia and beyond, what role can Japan play? In this seminar, Prof. Dr. Toshihiro Minohara, the leading scholar on Japan's Foreign Policy from Kobe University will discuss the current Japanese foreign policy and its development and answer the questions from the panelists specialized in the topics as well as audiences interested in the topic. The seminar will be moderated by the former Ambassador to Japan/the next ambassador to India, Mr. Freddy Svane. Those who are interested in Japan, China, or International Politics in East Asia are highly encouraged to attend the seminar.
Opening Remarks 14:00-14:15
Prof. Kjeld Erik Brodsgaard (ARC, Copenhagen Business School)
H.E. Ambassador Seiichi Kondo (Ambassador of Japan)
H.E. Ambassador Freddy Svane (Former Ambassador to Japan, the next Ambassador to India)
Keynote speech 14:15-15:00
Prof. Dr. Toshihiro Minohara ( Kobe University)
“The International Context of Japanese foreign relations: Japan’s Role in East Asia”
Short Break: 15:00-15:15
Panelists’ Remarks: 15:15-15:50
Dr. Yang Jiang (Asian Research Centre at Copenhagen Business School),
Mr. Jens Sejrup (University of Copenhagen)
H.E. Ambassador Seiichi Kondo
Moderator: 15:50-16:00
H.E. Ambassador Freddy Svane
Short Break: 16:00-16:10
Discussion:16:10-17:00
The event is free of charge, but registration is required arc@cbs.dk