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Polarization, personalization, and popularity
How political parties respond to social trends
Across the world, the typical way of politics is undergoing dramatic changes. Traditionally dominant centrist parties are struggling to remain in power amidst challenges from novel populist parties on the far right and far left, fuelled by a social landscape where economic, demographic, and technological challenges are polarising electorates and creating deep divisions that threaten to destabilise liberal democracies. This programme brought together foreign and Japanese academics and political experts to explore this new landscape across regional contexts, discussing in individual sessions the various social factors that parties are responding to.
Future of Global Trade in an Era of Shifting U.S. Engagement, Emerging Powers and Digital Innovation
KAS SOPAS Seminar & Public Event
Follow-Up: The Experience and Extent of Adopting AI among SMEs in Asia
KAS SOPAS Seminar in Manila
This follow-up seminar built on the outcomes of the July 2025 event in Tokyo and focused on practical implementation and cross-regional collaboration to advance AI adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The discussions explored how national AI strategies can be translated into real-world transformation at the SME level, and how partnerships across Asia and Europe can scale innovation, inclusion, and competitiveness.
Decoding Europe’s China Strategy: Prospects for Japan–EU Partnership in Economic Security
KAS-NPI Joint Seminar
New Government, Shaky Majorities
What Direction Will Japan’s Economic and Security Policy Take in Relation to China, the US, and Europe?
Visiting Program in Tokyo with Dr. Gerhard Wahlers
