Module 5: Geopolitics and Political Risks in East Asia
oiip Academy
Module 5: Geopolitics and Political Risks in East Asia
12. March 2026
This one-day hybrid module provides participants with a structured introduction to the geopolitical risks, political dynamics, and societal trends shaping East Asia. Through expert-led sessions and interactive exercises, participants will learn to map strategic dynamics, assess regional trends, and apply early warning tools to better understand this critical and often misunderstood region.
Fees per module:
€ 350.- Professionals
€ 150.- Students
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Have a nuanced understanding of East Asia’s political and societal specificities, and a basic competence in key concepts and methods of geopolitical analysis.
- Be able to better assess the roles of state and non-state actors, ideologies, and perceptions in shaping regional narratives.
- Have improved their ability to identify and analyze both visible and hidden drivers of conflict, cooperation, and transformation.
- Have built foundational skills in strategic mapping, trend interpretation, and scenario analysis.
09:00 – 09:30 | Opening & Orientation
09:30 – 10:45 | East Asia in Transition: Political and Social Dynamics
Key Takeaways:
- Develop a deeper understanding of East Asia beyond common narratives.
- Explore the region’s diversity, political systems, and key state and non-state actors.
- Reflect on how historical legacies and perceptions shape regional and global engagement.
Skills Taught:
- Contextual political analysis of a complex and dynamic region.
- Critical examination of dominant narratives and frameworks.
- Comparative understanding of political ideologies and movements.
10:45 – 11:00 | Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 | Mapping Risk and Power in East Asia
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the key factors determining political and societal dynamics in the region.
- Gain a strategic understanding of complex global and regional dynamics.
- Learn to interpret both visible and hidden drivers of political and social change.
- Build awareness of major global and regional trends shaping the future.
Skills Taught:
- East Asia literacy: the skill to read and analyse relevant (visible and invisible) trends in East Asia.
- Strategic, map-based geopolitical analysis.
- Critical thinking and pattern recognition in volatile contexts.
12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch
13:15 – 14:45 | From Risk Awareness to Monitoring: Early Warning and Scenario Analysis
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the limits and potential of political risk assessments in East Asia.
- Learn how to identify early signs of instability and emerging trends.
- Reflect on how perception, norms, and organizational blind spots can shape analysis.
Skills Taught:
- Critical evaluation of sources and risk frameworks.
- Early warning analysis using open-source information.
- Building internal capabilities for geopolitical monitoring and foresight.
14:45 – 15:00 | Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:30 | Embedding East Asia Literacy in Decision-Making
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how regional knowledge can inform real-world decisions.
- Learn to apply political awareness to sector-specific contexts.
- Explore the practical value of East Asia literacy in strategic planning through case studies.
Skills Taught:
- Translating geopolitical insight into actionable risk assessments.
- Integrating political analysis into organizational processes.
16:00 – 17:00 | Closing Discussion & Action Mapping
- Reflecting on key insights
- Discussing how to apply new skills in participants’ professional contexts
- Mapping out actionable steps for integrating East Asia literacy into participants’ organizations
Materials Provided
- Executive Handbook: Core Concepts in Geopolitics of East Asia, including relevant articles, policy analyses, and maps.
- REFLECTIONS – oiip Magazine
- Curated Source List: Intelligence, think tanks, media, and academic resources.