The Trans-Pacific Partnership promises to expand trade among the U.S., Japan, Australia and nine other Pacific Rim countries by making it easier for money and goods to flow across national borders. Yet to many, the proposed free-trade pact merely highlights a broader acceleration of commerce that has lowered the cost of high-end products such as electronics and fostered a growing middle class in emerging countries of Asia and Latin America. Strong economic and cultural ties justify the question, is the "Pacific Future" upon us? Join our panelists for a conversation about the potential and challenges posed by the growing interdependence among Pacific-facing nations.

Moderator: Kevin Klowden
Speakers: David Dreier, Ashok Kumar Mirpuri, Dominic Ng, Stefan Selig