Asia and Russia’s War on Ukraine

Notice of change in the event details:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Honorable Dmytro Kuleba will not be able join us for today's event--the rest of the event will take place, but please note the adjusted schedule below. We will work to reschedule the Minister's talk.

Asia Beyond the Headlines Seminar Series

Hybrid Event

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How does Asia respond to Russia’s war on Ukraine? And what are the implications for Asian security and stability? While Japan and South Korea have sided with the West and supported Ukraine, China, and North Korea are deepening ties with Russia. China’s strategic alignment with Russia and the growing tensions in the Taiwan Strait heighten the fears over a military escalation. India, as well as several Southeast Asian countries, have not condemned the war. The speakers will discuss security implications for the Asian order and Asia’s responses to the war.

Program:

12:00-12:30 p.m.

Welcome and Introductions
James Robson, James C. Kralik, and Yunli Lou Professor, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations; Harvard College Professor; Victor and William Fung Director, Asia Center, Harvard University

Presentation by Yaena Kwon, TV Journalist at ZDF and WDR; Fellow, Harvard University Asia Center

12:30-2:30 p.m.
Panel discussion

Panelists:
Christina L. Davis, Director, Program on U.S.-Japan Relations; Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics, Department of Government; and Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University

Lucy Hornby, Editor, Enodo Economics; Visiting Scholar, Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies; Senior Associate, Freeman Chair in Chinese Studies (CSIS); Former China Correspondent, Financial Times, and Reuters.

David Kang, Maria Crutcher Professor of International Relations, University of Southern California

Nishank Motwani, Indo-Pacific Strategic Affairs Researcher; Mason Fellow; Ramsay Center Scholar; MPA candidate, Harvard Kennedy School

Uk Yang, National Security Researcher, Asan Institute for Policy Studies; Government Consultant

Moderator: Yaena Kwon, TV Journalist at ZDF and WDR; Fellow, Harvard University Asia Center

2:30 p.m. Coffee

A light lunch will be served from 11:00-12:00 p.m.