Geopolitics and the Indo-Pacific Region Series: Security and Defence (FON1-E29)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

Stability in the Indo-Pacific region is essential for global security; however, great power competition is escalating interstate tensions, many of which are rooted in historical conflicts. Peace and stability are being jeopardized by nuclear provocations, territorial and maritime border disputes, coups and internal violence, all of which are exacerbated by climate change stressors, poverty and inequality. Canada and its allies are engaging in the region by enhancing their presence through diplomacy, military investment and aid.

This event will provide an overview of the Indo-Pacific region’s traditional and non-traditional security and defence landscape. Speakers will discuss the landscape’s structures, alliances, mechanisms and dynamics, and the perspectives of India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, small island nations and countries on these issues, as well as the impacts globally and for Canada.

Participants will learn about the security and defence challenges, strategic interests and collaborative efforts shaping the future of the region.

Learn more about the Geopolitics and the Indo-Pacific Region Series.

Speakers

• Nilanthi Samaranayake, Visiting Expert, United States Institute of Peace; and Adjunct Fellow, East-West Center
• Kathryn Paik, Senior Fellow, Australia Chair, Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Benoit Hardy-Chartrand, Adjunct Professor, Department of Political Science and International Affairs, Temple University Japan

Moderator

• Caroline Pitfield, Faculty Member, Canada School of Public Service