Over recent months, governments around the world have been dedicating enormous efforts to fighting the coronavirus outbreak. This new pandemic is posing significant challenges for institutions and individuals globally, and at the same time, is becoming a test case for the capabilities of the different systems of organisation adopted by each state. Those nations that will emerge successfully from this crisis, demonstrate international solidarity and contribute to international efforts to address the consequences of the pandemic could gain stronger influence, strengthen their diplomatic positions, and even attract more foreign investment—the vital components of soft power.

In this webinar chaired by Professor Corneliu Bjola, Professor Watanabe of Keio University will discuss the role of soft power in the present context of the Covid-19 outbreak, as well as the major challenges and possibilities presented, providing a perspective of how the new pandemic might reshape the international order.

Please note that Daiwa Foundation Japan House will remain closed during this event, which will be hosted as an online webinar, accessible remotely.

UK Time: 12:00-13:00 (GMT+1)

Japan Time: 20:00-21:00 (GMT+9)

Book online here