AEISC Seminar #3
Speaker: Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Adjunct Professor at Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya
Moderator: Dr. Zaharul Abdullah, Senior Lecturer, Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya
Date: 2 April 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: Auditorium, Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya
The global balance of geopolitical power is undergoing a significant shift from West to East and from North to South, reshaping international relations and introducing new tensions in the East Asian region. These changes have intensified major power rivalries, historical animosities among nations, complex relations between divided states, and ongoing territorial disputes.
This seminar will explore key flashpoints that continue to shape regional security dynamics, including developments on the Korean Peninsula, cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan, and disputes in the South China Sea. Through this discussion, the session will examine how these geopolitical tensions influence regional stability and the broader international order.
Drawing on extensive experience in strategic policy and international relations, Tan Sri Jawhar Hassan will also share insights on possible pathways toward peace and stability, highlighting approaches that may help moderate rivalry and reduce the risk of conflict in East Asia.
Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar is a prominent
Malaysian strategic thinker and expert in
international relations and regional security.
He previously served as Chairman and Chief
Executive of the Institute of Strategic and
International Studies Malaysia (ISIS Malaysia),
one of the country’s leading policy research
institutes. During his tenure, he played a
significant role in advancing strategic policy
research and facilitating dialogue on regional
security, economic cooperation, and
international diplomacy.
Tan Sri Jawhar has also contributed actively to regional strategic dialogues and policy discussions in the Asia-Pacific, including involvement in platforms such as the Asia-Pacific Roundtable, a prominent forum that brings together policymakers, diplomats, and scholars to deliberate on key security and geopolitical challenges in the region. His work has helped shape discussions on major power relations, regional stability, and evolving geopolitical dynamics in Asia.
In addition to his policy and research contributions, he has authored and edited several publications on regional security and international relations, including Asia Pacific Security: Uncertainty in a Changing World Order, Asia Pacific Security: Investing in Peace, and Quest for Security: Proceedings of the Fourth Asia-Pacific Roundtable. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya, where he continues to contribute to academic discourse on geopolitics and international relations.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0930 | Registration |
| 1000 | Opening Remarks by Distinguished Professor Dato’ Dr. Rajah Rasiah, Executive Director of Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya |
| 1015 | Lecture by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Adjunct Lecturer in Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya and Former Chairman and Chief Executive, ISIS Malaysia "Major Power Conflict in East Asia: Flashpoints and Pathways to Peace" |
| 1100 | Q&A Session, moderated by Dr. Zaharul Abdullah, Senior Lecturer at Asia-Europe Insititute, Universiti Malaya |
| 1130 | Photography Session |
| 1200 | End of Talk and Afternoon Tea |
Last Update: 20/10/2026