Feb 18 2015
Karel van Wolferen
Expert on Asia, Author and Commentator on Global Economy
Karel van Wolferen is an award winning writer with over 40 years experience in Japan and East Asia. He is best known for his seminal study ‘The Enigma of Japanese Power’ which is considered to be the most ground breaking work on Japan’s political and economic system. He is also an acclaimed commentator on globalisation, economic development, the political and economic future of Europe and the Future of Asia. Recently he has written on the changed role of the USA in world affairs and what that means for Europe and Asia.
“One of the most distinguished intellectuals on Asia and global affairs”
An emeritus professor for Comparative Political and Economic Institutions at the University of Amsterdam, his articles and essays have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Le Monde and Die Zeit amongst many others. In the 70th Karel joined the NRC Handelsblad as a correspondent for East Asia and covered major events in the region. In addition, he was President of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan. Karel was awarded the Netherland Prize for Journalism.[/expand]
Best known for his accurate analysis of global political, economic and business issues, Karel van Wolferen is also a highly accomplished facilitator and conference chair. [/expand]
Karel van Wolferen is an engaging and dynamic speaker who inspires audiences with his unique analyses and thought-provoking insights. [/expand]
Topics
The Political And Economic System Of Japan
The Future Of Asia
Global Political And Economic Issues
Europe In The New World Order
The Changed Role Of The United States In World Affairs And What That Means For Europe and Asia
Financial Crises And Economic Reality
Moderator / Facilitator
Publications
2012
When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order (second edition)
2003
Odnergang van een Wereldorde
1989
The Enigma of Japanese Power
16 books on political, economic and historical issues relating to Japan and on problems of political change and global compatibility among economic systems
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