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Chatham House Asia-Pacific Programme
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We conduct policy-relevant research on key political, economic, social & security issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
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How will South Korea navigate its myriad foreign policy challenges under the Lee Jae-myung government?

Join our webinar with:
🔹Kuyoun Chung
🔹Edward Howell @chathamhouse.org
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social

📅Thurs 11 Dec
⏰09:30-10:30 GMT
📍Online

Register here! 👇
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November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We were delighted to host Smriti Irani, Cabinet Minister (2014-2024), Government of India, for a closed-door discussion this morning on the state of Indian politics and the role of women. Chaired by @chietigj.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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It was our pleasure to host Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India, for a closed-door roundtable today to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing India's foreign policy.
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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We were delighted to host Dr Yao Xu, Secretary-General of the Center for Global AI Innovative Governance at Fudan University, for a closed-door discussion on China's #AI governance earlier this week.
October 31, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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How could the new Saudi–Pakistan defence pact reshape power dynamics across the #MiddleEast & #SouthAsia?

Join our webinar with:
🔹Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad
🔹Farzana Shaikh
🔹Bilal Y. Saab
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social

📅 30 Oct
⏰ 12:00 GMT
📍 Online
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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🚨Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar to discuss how #Taiwan and #Europe can work together to manage shared challenges:

🔹Alexander Huang
🔹Yi-Chieh Chen
🔹Ben Bland
🔹Chair: @jkynge.bsky.social

📅 16 Oct
⏰ 09:45 BST
📍 Online
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
October 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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from chips to #USChina tensions: How can Taiwan & Europe work together to manage shared challenges?

Join our webinar:
🔹Alexander Huang
🔹Yi-Chieh Chen @isdp-sweden.bsky.social
🔹Ben Bland @chathamhouse.org
🔹Chair: @jkynge.bsky.social

📅 16 Oct
⏰ 09:45 BST
📍 Online
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October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Thank you to @josephtorigian.bsky.social for joining us today for a fascinating discussion on Xi Jinping and the influence of his father, Xi Zhongxun, on his leadership and worldview.
September 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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We were delighted to host Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, former Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, yesterday for a closed-door discussion on the latest developments and challenges facing Balochistan.
September 19, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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We had a packed audience for today's closed-door launch of our two new papers on the UK's strategy in #China & #IndoPacific. Great to have representation from a wide range of embassies & high commissions.

Read the papers here ⬇️
🔹 chathamhouse.org/2025/07/what...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Why the #IndoPacific should be a higher priority for the UK:
Using Britain's alliances and networks for greater impact

Read the new paper by @chathamhouse.org experts Ben Bland, @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social & @chietigj.bsky.social here👇
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/why-...
July 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Many thanks to @ianjstorey.bsky.social of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute for joining us today for a closed-door discussion exploring the dynamics of Russia's relationships in #SEAsia.
July 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Join us on Tuesday for an online discussion with @chathamhouse.org's Ben Bland, @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social, @wmatthewschina.bsky.social & @chietigj.bsky.social to discuss what the UK can do to develop a more effective & enduring #IndoPacific policy.

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July 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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How can the UK develop a more effective and enduring approach to the #IndoPacific?

Join our all-Chatham House panel:
🔹 Ben Bland
🔹 @oliviaosullivan.bsky.social
🔹 @wmatthewschina.bsky.social
🔹 Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social

📅 22 July
⏰ 09:30-10:30 BST
📍Online
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July 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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We were delighted to host @lowyinstitute.bsky.social yesterday to discuss the key findings from their forthcoming 2025 Southeast Asia aid map.
July 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Many thanks to @tongzhao.bsky.social of @carnegieendowment.org for joining us this afternoon and sharing his extensive knowledge at a closed-door discussion on China's evolving nuclear doctrine, chaired by our Senior Research Fellow Yu Jie.
July 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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What the UK must get right in its China strategy:
Resilience, flexibility and autonomy as core principles for engagement

Read the new paper by @wmatthewschina.bsky.social here👇
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/what...
July 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Join our 11 June event with Muhammad Yunus, chaired by @bronwenmaddox.bsky.social, who will discuss efforts to rebuild Bangladesh in the wake of the collapse of the last government, and the challenges and opportunities facing the country.

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June 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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On Tuesday, South Koreans will vote for a new president 🗳️

Re-watch our webinar where our expert panel discuss the election's likely implications for South Korea's domestic politics and foreign policies towards Japan, DPRK, US & China.

🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
May 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Donald Trump’s second term will open up more space for India & China in the international system. But it will also likely fuel their rivalry as they compete for control of that space, write @chietigj.bsky.social & Yu Jie in their @chathamhouse.org publication.

🔗 chathamhouse.org/2025/04/how-...
May 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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On 3 June, South Koreans will go to the polls

What will be the likely implications of the presidential election for South Korea’s domestic politics & its foreign policies towards Japan, #DPRK, China & the US?

Join our 28 May webinar to find out more!

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May 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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🚨Last chance to register for Monday's webinar with
Ayesha Siddiqa and Anit Mukherjee, chaired by
@chietigj.bsky.social, to discuss the recent round of hostilities between India and Pakistan and what it means for stability in the region.

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May 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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How are Asian economies reacting & adapting to a changing geoeconomic order?

Join our event:
🔹Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister for Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia
🔹Yu Jie
🔹 @davidlubin.bsky.social
🔹Chair: Ben Bland

📅20 May
🕰️10:45 BST
📍Chatham House & Online
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/o...
May 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Ahead of South Korea's presidential election on 3 June, who are the key candidates? What are the implications for the Korean peninsula & beyond?

Join our webinar:
🔹Christian Davies
🔹@darciedraudt.bsky.social
🔹Sung-Yoon Lee
🔹Chair: Edward Howell

📅28 May, 12:00
🔗 www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/r...
May 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Following the latest around of violence along the India-Pakistan border, how will tensions evolve?

Join our webinar with:
🔹Ayesha Siddiqa, Author
🔹Dr Anit Mukherjee, King's India Institute
🔹Chair: @chietigj.bsky.social

📅19 May
⏰13:00-14:00 BST
📍Online

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May 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM