Indo-Pacific

Address to Tô Lâm, Vietnam’s National Leader: Building a 24/7 Government Powered by Trust and Technology

Your Excellency General Secretary Tô Lâm, distinguished ministers, esteemed colleagues and friends. As we gather here in London, I am reminded of one of America’s proudest traditions: that those we have once fought hardest often become our closest friends. Great Britain, our adversary at America’s birth, became our most enduring ally. Germany and Japan, enemies […]

360° View of How Southeast Asia Can Attract More FDI in Chips and AI

Outcompeting China Starts Here: How Southeast Asia Strengthens US Supply Chains and Global Influence By Hon. Mark Kennedy In the global competition for technological leadership and economic resilience, Southeast Asia is quickly emerging as a critical node. Anchored by countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, the region holds enormous promise for next-generation semiconductor and artificial […]

“Decoding US Politics for Japan” Panel at G1 Global Conference – Tokyo

Trusted Technology Alliances: Governing the Future Together

Beyond the Deal: Building a U.S.–Japan Economic Alliance for the Long Term

When Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba affirmed Japan’s commitment to a “balanced and fair” trade agreement with the United States last week, he wasn’t just signaling goodwill. He was acknowledging a deeper reality: the U.S.–Japan relationship—among the world’s most consequential—requires an economic framework equal to its strategic weight. The deal announced this week—a 15% reciprocal tariff […]

AI Diplomacy in a Divided Word

A Conversation on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo

Working closely with its partners and allies to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific has been a priority for the Biden administration. Launched in May 2022, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is the cornerstone of the White House’s strategy in the world’s most dynamic region. IPEF aims to enhance economic partnerships that would bolster […]

Roundtable on Development Finance in the Indo-Pacific

US and Japan Collaborating on Energy Security and Infrastructure

The US and Japan both seek to ensure energy security in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. Japan was foundational in building the liquified natural gas (LNG) market decades ago. How can deeper collaboration between the US and Japan today help cultivate hydrogen development, critical mineral supply chains, and infrastructure investments for next-generation energy systems? How […]