The Biden Administration: What Consequences for Allies? Views from Japan and France

The US allies greeted the election of Joe Biden with relief, but also with expectations.

In particular, they hoped that the new leader would abandon the “America First” mantra, return to a more multilateral approach, and better treat its allies and partners.

This webinar highlighted the perspective of two key US allies: Japan and France. Speakers from both countries discussed the respective perceptions and expectations towards the new US administration in terms of bilateral relations, and analyzed the opportunities and challenges in developing a coordinated approach in the Indo-Pacific.

Chair and Discussion Leader: John SEAMAN, Research Fellow, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri

Expectations towards the Biden administration for the bilateral relations:

- Kunihiko MIYAKE, President of the Foreign Policy Institute; Research Director, The Canon Institute for Global Studies (CIGS) and Special Adviser to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s Cabinet

- Pierre VIMONT, Senior Associate at Carnegie Europe; Former French Ambassador to the United States (2007-2010)

Prospects for a coordinated approach in the Indo-Pacific:

- Yoko IWAMA, Professor, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)

- Céline PAJON, Head of Japan Research, Center for Asian Studies, Ifri

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