[Smart Q&A: David C. Kang] Future Challenges in Northeast Asia

YouTube Link: video.eai.or.kr/20110708DavidKangQA.flv

On Friday, July 8, the Center for Asian Security Studies hosted Professor David C. Kang from the University of Southern California for a Smart Q&A session.

Smart Q&A is an interview conducted with speakers of the seminar, taking advantage of the Smart Talk opportunity, which is a forum for domestic and international experts to exchange their positions and views on major domestic and international issues. Through Smart Q&A, the East Asia Institute aims to enhance understanding of current issues by posing specific and policy-implication-laden questions to speakers, thereby examining issues from multiple perspectives and generating creative and strategic ideas for relevant policies.

Interview

David C. Kang, University of Southern California

Interview Content

1) The Challenge of China’s Rise

The rise of China brings with it many challenges and the potential for change in the regional landscape. As China rises, what kind of impact will it have on the current security architecture in East Asia? If we are to see a hierarchical order emerge, what will be the impact on the position of the United States in Asia?

2) Maritime Disputes in East Asia

Maritime disputes, particularly in the South China Sea have become a major source of conflict in East Asia. Recently, China and Vietnam have clashed with both sides conducting naval drills and making bold statements. Under the past hierarchical order, territorial disputes between China and its neighbors had been resolved ensuring stability. However, in the 21st century maritime disputes have emerged as a major source of conflict between China and its neighbors. Can China and its neighbors resolve their differences or will this continue?

3) Japan’s Future in East Asia

The recent earthquake and political troubles have placed yet more pressure on Japan as it has struggled against nearly two decades of negative growth. How do you see Japan’s future in East Asia?