The Impossible State Live Podcast: Is the Pivot to Asia Dead?

Is the ‘Pivot to Asia’ dead? What should be expected from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington? How can a strong alliance in the Indo-Pacific counter China’s rising power in the region and address ongoing issues involving the CRINK countries? Moderated by Dr. Victor Cha, the episode features Dr. Zack Cooper, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and Dr. Kristi Govella, Senior Adviser and Japan Chair at CSIS.

In this episode, they discuss Dr. Zack Cooper’s recent Foreign Affairs article examining Washington’s failed pivot to Asia, what should be expected from Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s visit to Washington, and how it may impact the Korean Peninsula, the Indo-Pacific region, and broader regional dynamics.

A recording of the event will be available on-demand following the livestream. An audio-only version of the show will be available in the Impossible State podcast feed on all platforms.

This event is made possible by the generous support of CSIS.