In a compelling presentation from Japan’s esteemed Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI), Dr. Kent Calder illuminates one of the 21st century’s most critical challenges: the escalating struggle for control over our planet’s maritime geography. Dr. Calder reveals how disruptive technology and rising geopolitical tensions are transforming the world’s most vital sea lanes into dangerous flashpoints for conflict. Watch this essential briefing to understand the strategic forces shaping the future of global trade and security.
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