Remarks at Japan Between the East and West Symposium

On April 25, I had the honor of sharing my thoughts on alliances in this uncertain era as a young scholar at the public symposium on Japan’s Diplomacy between the East and West hosted by the Leiden University Institute of Security and Global Affairs, The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, and the LeidenAsiaCentre.

At the Leiden University Institute of Security and Global Affairs, The Hague.

I focused on three key messages. To Japan, I reiterated the importance of building up Japan’s own defense capabilities. To European democracies, I emphasized the importance of working together more effectively in the security realm. To international relations scholars, I advocated for a renewed focus on studying the domestic political foundations of alliance policymaking.

Feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to see a transcript of the full remarks or otherwise discuss these topics!