The start of President Donald Trump’s second administration has been marked by a flurry of actions with high stakes for the Asia-Pacific, a region with significant U.S. strategic and security interests. Amid a return to Trump’s “America First” philosophy and policies that stir uncertainty in the United States and abroad, what is the response of Asian nations to the confrontational stance toward China, protectionist trade measures, conflicting signals of U.S. multilateral cooperation, and the withdrawal of economic partnerships and global agreements? At a time when U.S-Asia engagement remains crucial for regional stability, long-term economic growth, humanitarian assistance, technological innovation, and climate action, how are Asian nations working to navigate the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape?

Join a panel of experts on democracy, international relations, human rights, trade, and development to explore the potential policy implications that Trump’s second administration may pose for the Asia-Pacific and how stakeholders in the region look at their future with the United States. 

This event is part of APARC's Contemporary Asia Seminar Series, which hosts professionals in public and foreign policy, journalism, and academia who share their perspectives on pressing issues facing Asia today.