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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 Looking Ahead: Japan’s Response to the Issue of Climate Change
In this piece for the "Japan Looking Ahead" program, Kazuo Matsushita examines Japan's strategy to address climate change and create a decarbonized society while encouraging economic growth.
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Pacific Trident III: The Strengths and Weaknesses of the US Alliance System under Gray Zone Operations
In this reflection piece, Dr. John Hemmings gives his insights as an observer of the Pacific Trident III Tabletop Exercise, noting what he observed were the main concerns of the participants and the applicability of the game play to real-world scenarios. He analyzes some of the principal strengths of the U.S. alliance system during the game, as well as its principal weaknesses.
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My Vision for the Japan-U.S. Alliance After COVID-19
When did this virus start infecting people? That has yet to be precisely determined, but at present, it seems the infection started sometime between November and December of 2019. Initially, China reported that only animal-to-human transmission was possible and not human-to-human transmission, but when we examine the scope of the infection, the latter has clearly become undeniable. If there is no human-to-human transmission then containment of the infection can be relatively easy, but containment becomes incredibly difficult once human-to-human infection occurs due to the mobility of our modern society. Due to advances in technology, humans can almost cross the world in as little as 12 hours. Tracing a disease that spans oceans and continents remains an insurmountable burden.
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.