In the final panel of the Columbia University and Keio University conference, experts discuss the global ripple effects of leadership transitions in Tokyo and Washington. This conversation examines the evolving dynamics of the U.S.-China relationship, escalating tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the strategic role of Japan in navigating these shifts.

Speakers Yuichi Hosoya, Michito Tsuruoka, Stephen Biddle, and Zongyuan Zoe Liu, moderated by Merit Janow, provide critical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the global order. From economic strategies to deterrence measures and the importance of international collaboration, this session offers a comprehensive analysis of the interconnected world stage.