Policy Events (March 15 - March 21)
US Navy and Space Force, China’s AI ambitions, Japanese and Korea in the Indo-Pacific and COVID-19 in Asia are among the topics being discussed at think tank events next week.
Each week Policy People puts together a list of think tank events from around the globe. Below is our list for March 15 to March 21. This week there is particular emphasis on various futures for foreign policy, with talks on the US Navy and Space Force, China’s AI ambitions as well as Japanese and Korean interests in the Indo-Pacific. There are some broad macro-level discussions on globalization and the impact of COVID-19 in Asia too.
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Virtual event
THE HUDSON INSTITUTE - Monday, March 15 @ 12pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
The Future of the US Navy: A Conversation with Representative Elaine Luria
The Navy faces growing readiness challenges even as it works to define a new approach to naval warfare. The naval services will need innovative approaches to address readiness shortfalls and adapt and grow the fleet and expeditionary forces in what is likely to be a flat or declining fiscal environment. Solutions could include a greater reliance on unmanned systems, growing Navy and Marine maintenance infrastructure, further rebalancing the fleet toward smaller, less-expensive ships, and divesting of some legacy capabilities to fund new technologies. Join Bryan Clark, director of Hudson’s Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, and US Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA) for a discussion on the future of America’s naval services.
For more information and registration: https://www.hudson.org/events/1923-virtual-event-the-future-of-the-u-s-navy-a-conversation-with-representative-elaine-luria32021
Online event
THE KIEL INSTITUTE FOR THE WORLD ECONOMY - March 15 @ 1pm Central European Time (UTC+1)
China’s R-AI-se: The Digital New Silk Road and China’s Global AI Dreams
Join speaker Nele Noesselt of the University of Duisburg-Essen as he gives a talk on a recent paper that assesses the global implications of the PRC’s AI strategy. Examining recent regional and global transformations from the perspective of role theory, it looks at the re-steering of the Chinese (gig)economy under the fifth generation and outlines strategic role adjustments and position changes.
For more information and registration: https://www.ifw-kiel.de/institute/events/other-events/2021/chinas-r-ai-se-the-digital-new-silk-road-and-chinas-global-ai-dreams/
Online event
FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE - Tuesday, March 16 @ 3:30pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
The Future Space Force: A Special Edition of our Main Line Briefing
In December 2019, the United States Space Force became the newest branch of the U.S. Military and the world’s first and only independent space service branch. However, more than a year later, many questions remain about this new organization. What are the current and future missions of the Space Force? How does it fit into the U.S.’ overarching military and security structures? How will it work with existing civilian and private space organizations, such as NASA and SpaceX? Will it coordinate with the space operations of foreign nations in the way that other branches do within their own service domains? To discuss these questions and yours, FPRI’s John Nagl welcomes the current Vice-Chief of Space Operations, General David. D. Thompson for a special edition of our Main Line Briefings.
For more information and registration: https://www.fpri.org/event/2021/space-force/
Virtual event
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION - Tuesday, March 16 @ 1pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
Conservatism and America’s Future
There is much anger and despair over the state of our politics and culture. The conservative movement historically has played a critical role in renewing the nation’s commitments to its Founding principles. What is required to do so again? What are the movement's strengths and opportunities to become a powerful force for limited constitutional government and cultural renewal? Join us for the Heritage Foundation’s distinguished Kirk Lecture delivered by George H. Nash, author of The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945 and the pre-eminent historian of American conservatism.
For more information and registration: https://www.heritage.org/conservatism/event/virtual-event-conservatism-and-americas-future
Online conference
THE INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMICS AND PEACE - Tuesday, March 16 - Thursday, March 18
Globalization, COVID-19, Economy, Security, International Migration and Governance
Although globalization is generally considered to have started in the last third of the twentieth century, it is a much longer trend dynamic that began when human beings made the Earth their ecumene. A transversal and systemic approach is therefore necessary to analyze this dynamic, with methodologies and innovative tools such as, for example, those provided by artificial intelligence or the mathematical tools of quantum mechanics. This is the objective of the partners that initiated this first step in a series of reflections, research and future communications, bringing together researchers and practitioners on this essential question of globalization and, even more, globality. The March conference will focus on taking stock of globalization in the context and experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will shed particular light on economic, security, migration and governance issues.
For more information and registration: https://www.economicsandpeace.org/events/globalization-covid-19-economy-security-international-migration-and-governance/
Online panel discussion
THE CENTRE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS - Tuesday, March 16 @ 6:30pm India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
A Matter of Trust: India-US Relations from Truman to Trump
Often described as indispensable and strategic partners today, we often forget the long and rocky road that India and the US travelled to reach the current moment. In A Matter of Trust, Meenakshi Ahamed reveals the personal prejudices and insecurities of American and Indian leaders, and the political imperatives that so often cast a shadow over their relationship, from President Truman and Prime Minister Nehru to President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. Drawing on a unique trove of presidential papers, newly declassified documents, memoirs and interviews with officials on both sides, this book offers an illuminating account of the US-India relationship that has far-reaching implications for the changing global political landscape. This seminar will assess the past trajectory of US-India relations and also examine their current state and future potential.
For more information and registration: https://csep.org/event/flagship-seminar-a-matter-of-trust-india-us-relations-from-truman-to-trump-and-beyond/
Virtual event
CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - Thursday, March 18 @ 10:15am Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
Transatlantic Relations and the Indo-Pacific: Implications for Japan and Korea
Join us on March 18 for a special discussion on transatlantic security cooperation and security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. CSIS and the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) of the Brussels School of Governance will convene a panel of experts to discuss security issues across the Asia-Pacific region and the importance of identifying areas of convergence, divergence, and cooperation among Asia, Europe, and the United States.
For more information and registration: https://www.csis.org/events/transatlantic-relations-and-indo-pacific-implications-japan-and-korea
Livestream event
THE HOOVER INSTITUTION - Thursday, March 18 @ 4:30pm Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Defending Media Freedom in Taiwan
In December 2020, Taiwan’s National Communications Commission voted to deny a broadcast license to CTiTV, a pro-China news channel that had been highly critical of the Taiwanese government and ruling party, the DPP. This decision marks the first time a TV channel has been forced off the air for violation of the terms of its license since Taiwan became a democracy. CTiTV is part of the Want Want China Times group, a media conglomerate owned and run by the pro-unification snack foods magnate Tsai Eng-meng, and it has been accused of coordinating its reporting with the Taiwan Affairs Office in Beijing. However, until being forced off the air, it was also a popular source of news among supporters of the opposition KMT and an important voice in Taiwan’s diverse and critical TV landscape.
For more information and registration: https://www.hoover.org/events/defending-media-freedom-in-taiwan
Virtual roundtable
S. RAJARANTAM SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - Friday, March 19 @ 10am Singapore Time (UTC+8)
COVID-19 in Asia: Reflections One Year On
A year since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, several challenges remain for the region and the wider global community to deal with. Among these include pandemic fatigue given continued social distancing measures and lockdown/circuit breakers, rising economic and social cost, vaccine access against vaccine nationalism and vaccine diplomacy, as well as the level of regional cooperation in ASEAN, ASEAN Plus Three and the East Asia Summit. This Roundtable examines these issues while reflecting on some of the lessons learnt and best practices, and how the region can be better prepared for future pandemics.
For more information and registration: https://www.rsis.edu.sg/event/rsis-webinar-roundtable-on-covid-19-in-east-asia-reflections-one-year-on/#.YEWws10zZJV
That’s all for now. Don’t forget to check in next week for more updates.
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