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Energy Security and Climate Change in East Asia - Jointly Getting on Track for a More Sustainable Future

The threat of Climate Change, as well as the importance of Energy Security makes it necessary to establish cross-border cooperation and multilateral collaboration. Therefore we aim to discuss regional steps towards a sustainable future in East Asia.

Expert talk

Understanding Recent Developments in North Korea - Shifting Security Dynamics in East Asia?

Im Zentrum der Veranstaltung steht die Frage, wie die jüngsten Entwicklungen im Konflikt um die koreanische Halbinsel zu bewerten sind.

Expert conference

EU-JAPAN PARTNERSHIP AND THE CRISIS OF LIBERALISM

(EU-JAPAN PARTNERSHIP AND THE CRISIS OF LIBERALISM)

At the conference, we are going to explore the potential EU- Japan cooperation after the adoption of the above-mentioned SPA. Our main aim is to assess what kind of cooperation is already going on and how it could be intensified.

Expert conference

SECURITY CHALLENGES IN ASIA AND EUROPE IN 2017

Numerous international security policy experts followed KAS’ and Temple University Japan Campus’ invitation and participated in a full-day conference on July 11th.

Symposium

MIGRATION, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE, AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY IN ASIA

Between June 5-8, students from Japan, Korea and China were given the opportunity to exchange their views on the effects of demographic change in the region.

Discussion

Social Market Economy in South Asia

In May, the regional SOPAS programme organized a discussion in cooperation with the Pathfinder Foundation based in Colombo. Experts from Germany and Sri Lanka exchanged their views on how SMEs can be sustainably fostered in South Asia.

Seminar

Multi-Dimensional Secuirty Challenges in the Region

On April 20th we were pleased to welcome a delegation of the Parliamentary Oversight Panel of the German Bundestag to a roundtable discussion titled. Together with international experts the delegation debated security issues in the Asia-Pacific.

Expert conference

CSR and the Media in Asia

Book launch and discussion with international experts about "CSR and the Media in Asia".

Expert conference

Economic Growth and the Role of Women

Implications of the Group of Seven for Gender Equality

International conference on the occasion of Japan's G7-Presidency.

Expert conference

The Role of EU and NATO for Japan's Security

International conference regarding the security policy cooperation between Japan, the EU and NATO.

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NPI-KAS Seminar on Economic Security

On February 20, the Japan Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) jointly organized a seminar on “Economic Security: A German Perspective”. The seminar was held following the MoU signed last December between NPI and KAS to strengthen cooperation in the field of economic security and was attended by Japanese Diet members and government and ministry officials.

Launch of Trade Sentinel: An Early Monitoring Mechanism for Trade Policy and Related Changes in South Asia

The Trade Sentinel (https://www.tradesentinel.org) will fill important gaps in monitoring trade policy actions for South Asian countries. It seeks to provide real time alerts, trends, and analysis of trade investment policy changes. This tool and this topic are more and more important for the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), through the Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS) to contribute to the discussion shaping important developments in international trade.

Shaping the Equiverse: Building Inclusive Urban Spaces for Women in South Asia

The roundtable, ‘Shaping the Equiverse: Building Inclusive Urban Spaces for Women in South Asia’, took place on 6 March 2024 at the India International Centre in New Delhi. It was co-organised by TalentNomics India and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s (KAS) Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS). The primary objective of this roundtable is to identify actionable issues hindering women’s equal access to education, work, and well-being in urban spaces.

ISAS-KAS Workshop: The IPEF and the Contours of Economic Security in the Indo-Pacific

On the 1st of March 2024, KAS Japan, in partnership with the Institute of South Asian Studies NUS (ISAS), hosted an engaging workshop building on the insights shared in the recent publication "The Making of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)". The workshop brought together a diverse group of experts from the Indo-Pacific region and beyond for an insightful exploration of key topics on economic security in the area. This document summarises the comprehensive discussions and analyses presented during the event, providing a valuable resource for understanding recent developments and gaining nuanced insights into the topic.

Visit of a Delegation of CDU/CSU Members of the Bundestag

From February 7 to 9, the Japan Office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation had the honor of welcoming a delegation of members of the German Bundestag, led by Dr. Johann Wadephul, Deputy Chairman of the Christian Democratic/ Social Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group, to Japan and provided them an opportunity to exchange views with Japanese members of parliament and experts.

MoU Signing Ceremony with Nakasone Peace Institute

On December 6, the Japan office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nakasone Peace Institute (NPI) confirming their cooperation in the field of economic security.

Shaping an Equiverse: Pathways to Parity

The International Leadership Conference “Shaping an Equiverse: Pathways to Parity”, jointly organised by TalentNomics India and KAS SOPAS in New Delhi, India, was held in person on November 24th, 2023.

LDP-CDU Party Dialogue

From October 30 to November 1, Dr. Carsten Linnemann, Secretary General of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), and Mr. Philipp Birkenmeier, Federal Deputy Managing Director of the CDU and Head of the Policy and Program Department, visited Japan to exchange views with Japanese parliamentarians and government officials. 

Joint Forum “Japan and EU Connecting in the Nexus of Security and Development“

On October 24 and 25, the Japan office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) hosted a forum on “Japan and EU Connecting in the Nexus of Security and Development” with the EU-Japan Advanced Research Network (EJARN). Experts and government and ministry officials from Japan and Europe attended the forum.

Briefing on Economic Security facing China

On June 5, the Japan office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) had the honor of welcoming Minister-President of North-Rhine Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, to a Briefing on Economic Security facing China. The program was divided into three expert lectures, followed by a discussion with the delegation of the state cabinet and business leaders.