Sunnylands Initiative on Enhancing Democratic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific

From April 2nd to 4th, 2023, Professor Maiko Ichihara, GGR Researcher and Professor at the Graduate School of Law and the School of International and Public Policy, took part in “The Third Sunnylands Initiative on Enhancing Democratic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific” held in Sydney, Australia. Professor Ichihara and approximately 25 leading scholars and practitioners gathered in Sydney to discuss threats to democracy in the Indo-Pacific region, new opportunities for democracy, and actions required to advance democratic norms and governance. The joint statement issued as an outcome of the conference stated that further action is needed for the sake of regional stability, economic prosperity, and the development of democracy in the Indo-Pacific region. The statement also urged a reaffirmation of the commitment to democracy by governments in the region to achieve the outlined objectives.