Session
Intensifying Geopolitical Competition in the Indo-Pacific and ASEAN-ROK Strategic Cooperation
Time
- 15:20 ~ 16:40
Organization
- Korea National Diplomatic Academy
Room
- Charlotte
Fundamental shifts in the international environment are being further brought about by US-China strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific region after Covid-19 pandemic. ROK and ASEAN are ready to forge a closer strategic partnership in order to navigate through the increasing uncertainty and instability in the regional order. How can ROK-ASEAN move forward on this front? In this session, experts will discuss major shifts in strategic landscape in the Indo-Pacific, regional countries' strategies and responses, and the direction of ASEAN-ROK cooperation on the Indo-Pacific region.