KIMaV - Johan de Witt lecture 2013
Description
The KIM alumni association is organising its prestigious annual "Johan de Witt" lecture on 14 November 2013.
This year on the theme: East Meets West ... or East Beats West?
Exclusively for members of the Defence and Security Department, 10 places are available to attend this lecture and dinner. You can register until 10 November
Directly or indirectly, we are all facing major international shifts of capital, labour and innovation that are taking place in apparent silence. Studies indicate that by 2040, China will have surpassed the United States in terms of economic power. Does the same apply to its military power? How does one look at this from an academic, political, economic and military maritime perspective?
This year's Johan de Witt Lecture has three themes. First, it will delve deeper into China's ambitions in a multipolar world. Secondly, speakers will discuss the implications of this power shift for Europe and in particular for the Netherlands. Finally, true to the main objective of KIM AV, the ways in which the influence of governance and leadership is reflected in this will be explored. These themes will be developed along four lines by moderator Jeroen de Jonge MSc. (TNO).
13.00 - 13.30
Reception with coffee
13.30 - 17.30
Lectures and forum discussion in two blocks (incl. break)
17.30 - 18.30
Drinks/networking in Johan de Witt room
18.30 - 20.00
Dinner/Blue bite in Company restaurant
20.00 - 21.00
After meeting in Longroom VGKAZ
Speaker(s)
1. Professor Jonathan Holslag, Research Fellow attached to the BICCS (Brussels Institute of Contemporary Chinese Studies) at the University of
Brussels, will give a presentation on China's role
and ambition in the world from his academic perspective.
2. Professor Dr Rob de Wijk, Director HCSS and Professor of International
Relations at The Hague Campus of Leiden University, will discuss developments in the Indian Ocean from
political-strategic and economic perspective.
3. Rear Admiral Ben Bekkering, Royal Navy, former
Commander Anti Piracy Missions Ocean Shield 2012, will provide a translation from military-
maritime practice to maritime practice during the anti-
piracy missions around Somalia.
4. Mr Tung Man Ching, off-duty general and former Head
Military Intelligence Service of the People's Republic of China, will be able to provide a unique sidelight on developments between East
and West from a Chinese
perspective.
Location
Toepad 1, Rotterdam
Organiser
Defence and Security
KIMaV
Name and contact details for information
KTZE bd Jan Wind, chairman Defence and Security