18th March 2025 | AJS NSW
with Professor Michael Green of the US Studies Centre
Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific framework left a lasting impact, fostering deeper connectivity across the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and the Euro-Atlantic to uphold the rules-based order. However, the global economic order is increasing fragmented, driven by rising protectionism, supply chain disruptions, and economic nationalism. The Trump White House’s aggressive trade policies, including tariffs on key allies and a retreat from multilateral trade agreements, highlight the trend.
In this shifting landscape, Japan’s role remains crucial—but can it sustain its leadership? Are Japan’s domestic politics stable enough to support an active diplomatic strategy? Amid ongoing uncertainty in Washington, can Japan help shape U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific? Most importantly, how can Japan and Australia work together to strengthen their partnership not only for regional stability but for collective influence on U.S. policy?
Speaker, Professor Michael Green, CEO of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, will discuss such questions and possibilities. This is a not-to-be-missed event providing food for thought for business and anyone interested in the Australia-Japan – US relationship.
His talk will be followed by Q&A and networking over drinks.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (AEDT) | The Japan Foundation, Level 4, Central Park, Broadway, Sydney