Join the Asia Society Policy Institute for a discussion on the implications of the South China Sea dispute for Southeast Asia and possible policy options.

Program 2 of 8 in our Seeking Truth Through Facts U.S.-China Program Series

In this Oxford Debate we are debating what and if a strong Quad could mean for the security balance in the region – and for China in particular. With Cleo Paskal, Euan Graham, Pichamon Yeophantong and Bruno Maçaes

The conference begins with a keynote by Sebastian Strangio, journalist and author. Next we host two parallel breakout sessions on Cambodia and Laos with Sebastian and Indonesia, and Malaysia with Ben Bland of the Lowy Institute.

Ms Jakobson will share insights into China’s foreign and security policy, as well as the state of Australia-China ties in the wake of the International Court of Arbitration’s South China Sea Ruling

June 23: China's former Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing discusses Beijing and the South China Sea.

Join Asia Society as David Firestein explores the complex, longstanding territorial issues in the South China Sea and how the U.S. might approach resolution.

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will deliver remarks and join in a discussion ahead of President Obama's official trip to Asia in a few weeks.

Sept. 28: An address will be followed by a discussion. This event is by invitation only.

Nov. 12: Robert D. Kaplan, other experts to discuss proactive solutions.

Sept. 29: Indonesian Foreign Minister on his country's place in the world.