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Investing in Georgia’s Workforce: A U.S.-Japan Dialogue
On September 6, Sasakawa USA, the U.S. Department of State, the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, and the Georgia Institute of Technology co-hosted a luncheon panel discussion at Atlanta’s Historic Academy of Medicine to explore how Japanese and U.S. firms, state and local authorities, and educational institutions can work together to train and develop Georgia’s workforce. Panelists addressed Georgia’s future workforce needs, approaches to workforce development, and opportunities for stakeholder collaboration.
Japan & Georgia, Growing Together
On September 5, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta partnered with Sasakawa USA and the East-West Center in Washington to host a luncheon at The Commerce Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Speakers for “Japan & Georgia, Growing Together” included Admiral Dennis Blair, Chairman, Sasakawa USA; Ambassador Charles Shapiro, President, World Affairs Council; Ambassador James Zumwalt, CEO, Sasakawa USA; Dr. Satu Limaye, Director, East-West Center; and Jim Reed, President, YKK Corporation of America.
U.S.-Japan Relations in Portland, Oregon: Impact on Trade, Economy, and Community
On March 1, Sasakawa USA co-hosted a public panel discussion in Portland, Oregon, to explore the depth and breadth of U.S.-Japan ties and the benefits these ties bring to the United States at the national and regional levels.
Japanese Perceptions on the Present and Future
Sasakawa USA partnered with the Pew Research Center for a discussion of “Japanese Perceptions on the Present and Future” at the National Press Club on January 23.
Abe, Modi, and Partnership: India’s Views of Japan, the United States and the ‘Indo-Pacific’ Partnership
Sasakawa USA held a panel discussion on April 4 examining the importance of the U.S.-Japan-India relationship and India’s views of Japan and the United States. The event included a short session on Japan’s cultural influences on India, embracing the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s 2018 theme of “Art, Music and Play.”
Post-Summit Evaluation: The United States, Japan and Southeast Asia
Date: November 15, 2017
On November 15, immediately following President Trump’s first visit to Southeast Asia, Sasakawa USA hosted a public panel discussion on “Post-Summit Evaluation: The United States, Japan and Southeast Asia.”
The U.S.-Japan Partnership on Energy, Business, and the Challenges of China and North Korea
Date: September 13, 2017
Sasakawa USA is excited to announce the Alliance Working America (TAWA) event series, which highlights the ways in which U.S.-Japan partnership secures U.S. interests at the regional and national levels. The first TAWA event, “The U.S.-Japan Partnership on Energy, Business, and the Challenges of China and North Korea,” took place in Houston, Texas.
Women in Politics: Case of Japan and South Korea
Date: May 18, 2017
Sasakawa USA hosted an off-the-record roundtable discussion on the topic of “Women in Politics: Case of Japan and South Korea,” which addressed the gender gap in Japanese political leadership in comparison with the situation in South Korea, focusing on the number of female legislators in each country.
European Views on Asia and Japan: A Relationship in Need of Engagement?
Date: March 31, 2017
The second event of Sasakawa USA’s “Views of Japan” event series was “European Views on Asia and Japan: A Relationship in Need of Engagement?” The event covered the strengths of Europe-Japan engagement and assessed possible areas of improvement.
The Abe-Putin Summit and the future of Russo-Japan relations
Date: February 27, 2017
As part of efforts to engage the Washington policymaker community, on February 27 Sasakawa USA hosted a private luncheon with Dr. Akihiro Iwashita, who spoke in-depth about last year’s Abe-Putin Summit in Yamaguchi and its results, and the future of the Russo-Japan relationship.