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John Hemmings' thoughts on the game-play and report of Pacific Trident III
Dr. John Hemmings reflects on his observations of Sasakawa USA's Tabletop Exercise: Pacific Trident III, noting the practical ways in which the exercise revealed the strengths and weakness of the U.S. alliance system.
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Analysis: "My Vision for the Japan-U.S. Alliance After COVID-19"
Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki analyzes the international response to COVID-19 and offers recommendations on how the U.S.-Japan alliance can be strengthened to deal with the associated national security risks.
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Policy Briefing Series: New Co-Chair of Congressional Study Group on Japan
On May 26th Sasakawa USA and U.S. Association of Former Memebrs of Congress welcomed Rep. Larry Bucshon M.D. (R-IN) to discuss the U.S.-Japan relationship, geopolitics, economics, trade and COVID-19.
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Policy Briefing Series event recap: Dr. Nobuhiro Aizawa on Southeast Asia
As part of our Policy Briefing Series, Dr. Nobuhiro Aizawa presented a talk held virtually via Zoom Webinar, discussing Japan’s relationship with Southeast Asia and how the U.S. should shift its focus on the region.
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Japan-U.S. Cooperation After the Coronavirus Pandemic:
From a Security PerspectiveHidetoshi Hirata, Lt. General (retired), Japan Air Self-Defense Force, examines U.S.-Japan cooperation post-COVID-19 from a security perspective, providing an analysis on challenges and emerging threats to the U.S. and Japan, changes in the security environment due to COVID-19, competition continuum, and what the future of U.S.-Japan cooperation looks like.
Japan Political Pulse
Japan Political Pulse aggregates major opinion polls conducted by Japanese media outlets in order to provide a more accurate picture of the public approval ratings of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his cabinet.
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Maritime Awareness Project
MAP, a new joint initiative of Sasakawa USA and The National Bureau of Asian Research, improves public understanding of critical maritime problems and possible routes to their peaceful resolution. MAP features a unique, interactive map that visualizes key data at the heart of ongoing maritime disputes and related issues, alongside analytical papers and discussions.
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JUMP
The Japan U.S. Military Program (JUMP) connects past and present service members, families, and government civilians who have served in Japan, providing a powerful foundation for continued engagement that will help sustain this important bilateral relationship.
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Sasakawa Forum
Sasakawa Forum provides a new platform for research and analysis related to Japan and U.S.-Japan relations in a bilateral, regional, and global context. Click through for the latest published work and details on how to submit.
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Issue Briefs
Ever wonder what Collective Self-Defense means? Or wanted to track the history of Abenomics policy? How about learning more about Japan's demographic crisis brought on by the combination of low birthrates and the world’s longest life expectancy? Find all that and more in our Issue Briefs section, which provides guides to the top issues affecting the U.S.-Japan relationship today.
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U.S.-Japan Resource Library
Sasakawa USA’s research fellows have curated a list of documents that are key to the U.S.-Japan relationship, from its inception to today. The U.S.-Japan Resource Library is the ultimate reference guide to the treaties, articles, laws, and statements that have helped build and shape the tenor of that bilateral relationship.