James Crabtree
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- Milken Institute31 min
North Korea: The Knowns and Unknowns Inside the Hermit Kingdom - Conference Call Series
Laura Deal Lacey, James Crabtree, Anna Fifield, Prof. Robert Kelly, Yasuhide Nakayama, Dr. John Park, Bob Kelly
A specialized panel assessed the fragility of North Korean stability following Kim Jong-un's unexplained absence, citing his deteriorating health and lack of an established successor as critical succession risks. Experts highlighted that while the regime has sealed its borders to prevent a catastrophic health crisis, its economy relies on eroding smuggling networks and a corrupt elite class that prioritizes Kim's survival amidst rising international sanctions. Geopolitically, the analysis suggests Kim is shifting toward unconventional behavior and developing new strategic weapons to maintain leverage, potentially positioning himself to capitalize on a favorable U.S. political environment while China seeks regional stability.
- Milken Institute58 min
A Window of Opportunity: Unlocking India's Potential
Reuben Abraham, Sharad Bajpai, V. Bunty Bohra, Vikram Limaye, Ashu Suyash, Bunty, James Crabtree
A high-level economic panel analyzed India's recent 5.7% GDP growth and 3.3% inflation while highlighting structural drivers like the JAM Trinity digitization, shifting household savings, and improved banking balance sheets. Despite these optimistic fundamentals, experts warned that stagnant job creation, state-level fiscal deficits, and policy execution gaps pose significant risks to achieving the 8-9% growth targets necessary for a young demographic. The discussion concluded that sustained global engagement depends on resolving legal bottlenecks and aligning federal reforms with the central government's seven-year investment horizon.