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China’s Military Developments and the U.S.-Japan Alliance
As the world tries to make sense of China’s rise — both militarily and economically — many questions remain about the country’s regional strategy. UCSD's panel of Japanese and United States experts will explore the development of China’s military power, as well as what this means for the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
When:
March 24, 2015 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Where
As the world tries to make sense of China’s rise — both militarily and economically — many questions remain about the country’s regional strategy. This panel of Japanese and United States experts will explore the development of China’s military power, as well as what this means for the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Speakers
Randall Schriver, President and CEO, Project 2049 Institute; Partner, Armitage International
Ian Easton, Research Fellow, Project 2049 Institute
Akira Marusaki, Deputy Director, Strategic Intelligence Analysis Office; Defense Intelligence Division, Bureau of Defense Policy, Ministry of Defense (MOD), Japan
Hiroko Maeda, Research Fellow, Center for International and Strategic Studies, PHP Institute, Inc., Japan
Tai Ming Cheung, Director, UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation
Agenda
5 - 5:45 p.m. Panel 1: Chinese Regional Military Strategy
What are the key components and driving factors of China’s military strategy? In the event of an East China Sea or South China Sea crisis, how would the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) respond? More specifically, what are the decision-making mechanisms within the PLA organizational framework driving these decisions?
5:45 - 6 p.m. Break
6 - 7 p.m. Panel 2: U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation and Joint Response
This panel will focus on alliance cooperation strategy and efforts, and will address the following questions: What are the implications of China’s continued military modernization efforts for the U.S.-Japan alliance? What are specific areas of defense cooperation for U.S. and Japanese forces in the air, sea, undersea, space, and cyber domains?
Cost:
Free and Open to the Public
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