Shaun Breslin, Christopher Dent, Arne Westad (chair) and Emmanuel Yujuico
20 October 2010, 6.30pm, COL.B212
The world's three largest economies are engaged in an undeclared contest to shape the future of economic integration in East Asia—arguably the world's most dynamic region. Changing political-economic conditions raise the stakes in the contest: China recently surpassed Japan as the world's second largest economy, while the United States aims to reengage with the Asia-Pacific after focussing much of its attention on other parts of the globe. Shaun Breslin and Christopher Dent offer expert insights on the similarities and differences among the protagonists' visions of regional integration as many questions remain unanswered: What part will Taiwan play? Who can win the favour of various Southeast Asian nations?
Speakers
Shaun Breslin is Professor of Politics and International Studies at Warwick University and a co-editor of the Pacific Review. He is also one of associates for LSE IDEAS East Asia program
Christopher Dent is Professor of East Asia's International Political Economy at Leeds University. His work examines regionalism and regionalisation as well as free trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific.
Emmanuel Yujuico is a research fellow in Southeast Asia International Affairs at LSE IDEAS. His work focuses on the role of ASEAN in East Asian economic integration.
Arne Westad is Co-Director of LSE IDEAS and Professor of International History at LSE.
Location
B212, 2nd Floor Columbia House, London School of Economics. Map.