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Teikyo University Recurrent College International Liberal Arts Seminar "Where is Trump's America and the World Headed? How will Japan's New Administration Cope?" held atKasumigaseki Campus

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Teikyo University Recurrent College International Seminar, "Where is Trump's America and the World - How should Japan face the new administration" (supported by Chiyoda Ward) was held at Teikyo University Kasumigaseki Campus. The seminar was held under the theme of "How should Japan face the unpredictable global economy and international situation as the Trump administration enters its second year in the U.S.? The theme of the seminar was "How should Japan face the unpredictable global economy and international situation as the Trump administration enters its second year in the U.S.?
Journalist and ideological historian Hirotsugu Aida spoke on "The Trump 2.0 Administration and Contemporary American Ideological Currents," discussing the origins of the new knowledge society movement that aims to fundamentally change the world system that was shaped around the U.S. in the latter half of the 20th century. The article is written in Japanese.
Keiko Yoshida, columnist and editorial board member of the Asahi Shimbun, discussed "The Future of the U.S.-China Conflict and Japan's Options," examining where China, led by President Xi Jinping, is headed and how it plans to confront the Trump administration, including its relationship with Japan and the emerging and developing countries known as the Global South.
In addition, Takehiko Nakao, former president of the Asian Development Bank and director of the Center for International Economic Strategies (Chairman), presented "Global Challenges and Japan's Policy Issues," asking what kind of policies Japan, as an ally, should adopt toward the US and China and what economic policies the new administration should adopt in response to Trump's policies that ignore the rule of law, separation of powers and international commitments. What are Japan's policies toward the U.S. and China, and what are the economic policies of the new administration?
The panel discussion was moderated by journalist Kensuke Karube of the University of Tokyo Faculty of Economics Professor, who joined the speakers in discussing future U.S.-China relations, global trends, and how Japan should confront them. The event was held amidst growing interest in Japan-U.S.-China relations and was attended by many people, providing an opportunity to deepen lively discussion and exchange.

帝京大学リカレントカレッジでは、今後も帝京大学の多様な知を社会に還元し、多くの方がたに学びの場を提供していきます。

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