Date: April 27 2024

Topic: Opportunities and Challenges of the Indo-Pacific Region
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Speakers:
- H.E. Alexander Downer, longest-serving Foreign Minister of Australia
- H.E. Taro Kono, serving Japan's Digital Minister, former Defense and Foreign Minister
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Summary:
Our discussion centered on geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region, covering the emergence of China, the AUKUS military alliance and the role of the USA, regional integration dynamics such as ASEAN, advancements in AI, space exploration, climate issues, and youth leadership.