To re-engage economically with the Indo-Pacific region, United States (US) President Bidenlaunched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in May 2022. For Malaysia,the IPEF could help restore market access to the US by relaxing Withhold Release Orders (WROs)that ban exports of companies facing forced labour allegations. Malaysia also expects that theease and frequency with […]

This paper reflects on what the IPEF means for India.

In this article, Stephen Olson provides valuable insights into the challenges that the implementation of the IPEF poses from a US perspective and its potential impact on US-European Union (EU) trade relations.

In evaluating the IPEF, it’s crucial to weigh its merits against other regional trade agreements like the RCEP and the CPTPP. In her insightful article, Priyanka Kishore offers a comprehensive analysis, with a particular focus on the perspective of ASEAN countries.

This paper examines Japan’s strategic priorities pertaining to the IPEF, their connection to Japan’s relationship with China and the US, and the actions being taken for successful implementation of the IPEF.

Japan has a long lack of female lawmakers. According to the gender gap report released by the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) in June, Japan’s ranking was the lowest ever, 125th out of 146 countries, especially in the political field, where it ranked 138th. In fact, if we look at the percentage of women in parliament: […]

This paper articulates the rationale behind New Zealand’s decision to join the Indo-Pacific
Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) based on a study of official documents, publicly
available submissions and other printed materials, as well as conversations with a number of
experts.

With this event, KAS Japan intends to provide possible ideas for political parties on the introduction of gender quotas. We will illustrate the attempts made and challenges faced in introducing internal gender quotas in Germany over the course of the past few years, using the example of the Christian Democratic Union. The event will analyze the path taken by Germany’s political parties, from addressing gender issues to achieving gender equality, and will look into structures that enable women to be successfully active within their parties. 

This paper by Peter Draper discusses Australian perspectives on the IPEF’s anticipated outcomes, negotiation challenges and implementation issues.

This introductory chapter, written by Amitendu Palit and Ramita Iyer, serves as an entry point to the IPEF Discussion Paper Series and offers an overview of the IPEF’s approach, challenges, and prospects.