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After decades of peace and economic growth, Asia faces security challenges, including Taiwan’s conflict with China and the ever-present North Korean threat. In SE Asia, nascent democratic institutions are facing challenges from more authoritarian voices. US policy has never fulfilled the promise of a “Pivot to Asia.” This session focuses on security issues, political developments, and economic trends and their implications for US interests. Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Albuquerque.
William Itoh is Professor of the Practice in the Department of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina. A career Foreign Service officer, he served as the White House’s Executive Secretary of the National Security Council and as ambassador to Thailand. He holds BA and MA history degrees from UNM.