Watch Now: Japan's New Geopolitics in a Post-Abe World

Japan has taken on a greater leadership role in not only the Indo-Pacific but also throughout the globe. One key figure in this political development was Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who worked to salvage a regional trade pact after the United States decided not to join, who identified China as a security threat to Japan that required defense reform, and who secured the country’s hosting of the 2020 Summer Olympics, which was delayed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the future of Japan’s global leadership in the aftermath of Abe’s assassination? How has Japan’s defense policy changed in response to the China challenge? This conversation will explore the implications of these developments for Japan's foreign policy and its relationship with the United States, China, and other key players in the world. We'll also delve into the challenges and opportunities facing Japan as it navigates a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. Watch this Perry World House and the Center for East Asian Studies conversation about an important global player.

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