Asia Insight

Mar 27 2024 51 ep. 44 mins 820
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Two Sessions' Two-Step: Politics Leads, Economics Might Not Follow

Mar 27 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of Asia Insight, NBR’s executive vice president Michael Wills hosts a discussion with NBR distinguished fellow for China studies Nadège Rolland and advisor William McCahill Jr. in the aftermath of China’s 2024 parallel annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

Knitting the Pieces of China’s Emerging Strategy in Africa

Oct 10 2023 51 mins  
In this podcast, we highlight the main findings of NBR’s research project "Into Africa: China’s Emerging Strategy,” explore the strategic drivers behind China’s increased engagement with African countries, examine the significance of its investments in African critical infrastructure, and detail the extent of its influence networks on the continent. The podcast is hosted b

Enhancing U.S.-Japan Energy System Resilience amid Shifting Geopolitical Tensions

Oct 02 2023 35 mins  
With Japan assuming the G-7 presidency and the United States hosting APEC meetings this year, the two countries are well positioned to lead Indo-Pacific engagement on climate change and energy transition efforts that are in line with regional energy security needs. Clare Richardson-Barlow moderates this Asia Insight podcast with Ken Koyama (Institute of Energy Economics, Japan) and

Myanmar and China’s Fluid Frontier

Aug 23 2023 44 mins  
Offering a strategic overview of the relationship between China and Myanmar across history, Ambassador Kelley Currie highlights grey zones, disaggregated sovereignty, fluid frontiers and deeply rooted mutual suspicions as permanent features of China’s southern strategic space’s hinterland in this podcast moderated by Nadège Rolland. This podcast is part of the project Mapping

Assessing U.S. Objectives for APEC 2023

Apr 14 2023 41 mins  
In this episode of Asia Insight, NBR counselor Charles Boustany hosts a discussion on APEC 2023 with Ambassador Robert Holleyman and Shihoko Goto. NBR is grateful to the Hinrich Foundation for their generous support of this podcast. Charles W. Boustany Jr., MD, is a Counselor for the National Bureau of Asian Research. Congressman Boustany retired from the U.S. Congress after se

Quad Geopolitics: Critical Minerals Competition

Apr 06 2023 42 mins  
With many nations aiming for midcentury net-zero emissions targets, massive amounts of critical minerals will be necessary to build the commodities and infrastructure for supporting a lower-carbon energy network. Each interlocking facet of energy production, trade, and consumption relies on the stability of existing partnerships and processes, many of which have been turned upside

Japan’s Digital Transformation: Industry Advancements and Government Goals

Mar 28 2023 45 mins  
In this episode of Asia Insight, NBR’s Doug Strub has conversations with two experts on Japan’s digital transformation (DX). First, Ulrike Schaede discusses digital transformation among Japanese industry. Following that conversation, Daisuke Kawai joins to talk about the Japanese government’s DX strategies and objectives. Daisuke Kawai is a Research Fellow at the Japan Inst

”Security” and ”Struggle”: Unpacking China’s 20th Party Congress, Leadership Dynamics, and Strategic Priorities

Oct 28 2022 60 mins  
In this episode of NBR’s Asia Insight, NBR executive vice president Michael Wills hosts a discussion with senior fellow Nadège Rolland and advisor William McCahill Jr. in the aftermath of China’s 20th National Party Congress.

Aaron Friedberg on His Book Getting China Wrong

Oct 06 2022 55 mins  
In this episode of NBR's Asia Insight, NBR executive vice president Michael Wills hosts a discussion with Aaron Friedberg on his new book Getting China Wrong.

Shinzo Abe’s Political Legacy and Influence on Japan’s Geostrategic Role

Sep 20 2022 43 mins  
In this episode of Asia Insight, moderator Michael Wills is joined by Christopher Hughes and Yuka Koshino for a discussion of the political legacy of former Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo as Japan prepares for the state funeral, which is set take place on September 27.