Economic and Political Upheaval in Asia: Shifting Alliances and Impact on America

Background

Rockford University, in conjunction with Korea Economic Institute of America and Rockford Area Economic Development Council presented an exciting and informative panel of speakers discussing economic, social, and political challenges in Russia, Korea, Japan and China and the impact on America. Is Russia trying to restore its influence? What is the cause and effect of China’s lowest growth in 25 years? Can the Japanese get their economy restarted? Are there changing alliances among Russia and China; South Korea and China; North Korea and Russia, Japan and China? Has the US “Asian Shift” worked?