The Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Impacts of the Coronavirus on Asia

Description

The rise of Asia, led by China's extraordinary growth, has been the most transformative geopolitical event underway. The region has been at the forefront of rising geopolitical tensions, and different sub-regions have been seeking strategies to manage shifting superpower relations. The unprecedented crisis precipitated by the coronavirus risks further destabilizing the region. How will it reshape the region's economy and security? Will supply chains and trade integration ebb? How will regional rivalries in South Asia and North-East Asia and the great power rivalry between China and the U.S. be affected? And how can countries in the region cooperate to jointly address mounting social and economic costs?

Speakers:

• Carla Freeman, associate research professor of China studies and executive director of the School of Advanced International Studies Foreign Policy Institute (moderator)
• Kent Calder, vice dean for faculty affairs and director of the School of Advanced International Studies Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies
• Karl Jackson, distinguished professor of Southeast Asia studies
• Andrew Mertha, professor of China studies and director of the China Studies Program
• Vikram Nehru, distinguished practitioner-in-residence
• Joshua White, associate professor of the practice of South Asia studies and fellow at the Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asia Studies

This event is hosted by the School of Advanced International Studies Asia Studies Progragm.