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December 2025: NEXT Alliance AI Study Trip to Tokyo | JUMP New Orleans
November 2025: U.S.-Japan Research Exchanges with Amb. Derek Mitchell, Ms. Min Mitchell, Ms. Kathryn Paik
October 2025: U.S.-Japan Research Exchange with Mr. Masafumi Iida | Women, Peace and Security 25 Year Anniversary
September 2025: Policy Briefing with Mr. Kiyoyuki Seguchi | Ms. Kara Bue becomes Sasakawa USA Distinguished Sr. Fellow
August 2025: JUMP Camp Lejeune | Congressional Study Group on Japan
July 2025: Policy Briefings with Amb. James Zumwalt & Mr. Koji Sonoda
June 2025: JUMP Honolulu | AI Assurance Roundtable | Whole Community Resiliency Research in Japan
May 2025: U.S.-Japan Integrated Security Dialogue and Discussions with Hon. Akira Amari, Hon. Takayuki Kobayashi, and Hon. Rui Matsukawa
April 2025: U.S.-Japan Legislative Exchanges: U.S.-Japan Integrated Security Dialogue and Congressional Study Group on Japan
March 2025: Discussion on Ukraine with Min. Ken Ono | Roundtable on the Future of U.S.-Japan Cybersecurity
February 2025: JUMP 2025 Annual Dinner | US-Japan NEXT Alliance Conference
January 2025: H.E. Yoko Kamikawa Visits Washington | Women, Peace and Security Event at Georgetown

December 2024: U.S.-Japan Research Exchanges with Drs. Kimberly and Frederick W. Kagan and Ms. Tomoko Matsuzawa
November 2024: Former Vice Minister of Defense Hideshi Tokuchi Visits U.S. Military Academies and Universities
October 2024: U.S.-Japan Regional Alliance Series and JUMP Honolulu
September 2024: Engagements with Retired LTG Koichi Isobe (JGSDF) | JUMP Fort Leavenworth and Norfolk
August 2024: Policy Briefings on Yonaguni and Pacific Islands | SWAN Event on WPS | New Cyber Mapping Tool
July 2024: 2024 SEED and NEXT AI Japan Study Trips | New Publications
June 2024: 2024 SEED on WPS and DRR/Gender, U.S.-Japan Research Exchange, and Cybersecurity Roundtable
May 2024: U.S.-Japan Integrated Security Dialogue, CSGJ Chiefs of Staff Trip to Japan, and SWAN
April 2024: U.S.-Japan Integrated Security Dialogue, 2024 SEED Cohort, and JUMP at Sakura Matsuri
March 2024: Tokyo NEXT Alliance Conference and JUMP Quantico
February 2024: JUMP Annual Dinner and Tokyo NEXT Alliance Conference
January 2024: Recapturing Happiness Photo Exhibit and FMC Congressional Study Group on Japan

December 2023: NEXT Alliance Initiative C2 Roundtable, SWAN with Ms. Mika Takagi, and Upcoming Photo Exhibit
November 2023: JUMP West Point and LTG Koichiro Bansho’s DC Visit
October 2023: NEXT Alliance Conference (NAC) on C2 Modernization and JUMP Honolulu
September 2023: Hon. Kenta Izumi and CDP Members Visit Sasakawa USA
August 2023: Policy Briefings on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) and Yosegaki Hinomaru
July 2023: 2023 SEED Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Study Trip to Tokyo
June 2023: SEED 2023 Delegation
May 2023: U.S.-Japan Integrated Security Dialogue and Discussion with Hon. Akira Amari
April 2023: Policy Briefing with Dr. Sabura Takizawa and discussion with Minister Motosada Matano
March 2023: NEXT Alliance Conference in Tokyo and Hon. Ted Yoho’s Research in Japan
February 2023: ADM Katsutoshi Kawano Speaks at U.S. Naval Academy and 2023 JUMP Annual Dinner
January 2023: ADM Philip S. Davidson’s Trip to Japan, and Policy Briefing with the Hon. Iwao Horii on Japan’s National Defense Strategy

December 2022: NEXT Alliance Initiative Bilateral Dialogue on C2 and JUMP Pensacola
November 2022: Pacific Islands Maritime Domain Awareness Roundtable and US-Japan NEXT Alliance Conference
October 2022: Roundtable Discussion with ADM Tomohisa Takei, and a Warm Welcome for Mr. Torkel Patterson and Dr. Peter S. Watson to Sasakawa USA as Distinguished Senior Fellows
September 2022: Policy Briefing Webinar with SEED Delegates and Dr. Haruka Sakamoto
August 2022: SEED Trip to Japan and Discussions with Mr. Taisuke Abiru, Mr. Tsuneo Watanabe, and Prof. Shino Watanabe
July 2022: SEED Trip to Jpan and TAWA Portland
June 2022: Policy Briefing Webinars with Ms. Katherine Monahan and Mr. Demetri Sevastopulo
May 2022: U.S.-Japan Integrated Security Dialogue, and a Discussion with ADM Philip Davidson
April, 2022: ADM Philip Davidson on the State of the Indo-Pacific Region and the U.S.-Japan Alliance
March, 2022: JUMP Annual Dinner with ADM Philip Davidson and ADM Patrick Walsh
February, 2022: Mr. George Cunningham on the EU’s Strategy for Indo-Pacific Engagement
January, 2022: LtGen Koichi Isobe on Japan’s New National Security Strategy and Mr. Noah Sneider on Reiwa Japan

December, 2021: SEED Pre-Departure Session and TAWA Dallas, TX
November, 2021: LTG Koichiro Bansho on Japan’s Strategy in a Taiwan Contingency, and Amb. David Shear on 2021 ASEAN Summit
October, 2021: ADM Katsutoshi Kawano Joins Sasakawa USA Board of Directors
September, 2021: ADM Philip S. Davidson Joins Sasakawa USA Advisory Committee on Projects and U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative Launches
August, 2021: USMC Force Design 2030 with LtGen. Koichi Isobe (Ret.), LtGen Chip Gregson (Ret.), and LtGen Larry Nicholson (Ret.)
July, 2021: The Hon. Akira Amari on Japan’s Economic Security Strategy
June, 2021: Soft Power and Morals in U.S. Foreign Policy with Dr. Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
May, 2021: U.S.-Japan Lawmakers Dialogue
April, 2021: The Hon. Randall G. Schriver, Amb. Kurt Tong, and The Hon. Masashi Adachi on U.S. Indo-Pacific Policy, Dr. Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Joins Advisory Committee
March, 2021: Operation TOMODACHI Commemoration with H.E. Koji Tomita, Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, and MG Hiroyuki Sugai
February, 2021: Tribute to Dr. Ezra Vogel, and Myanmar Briefing with Dr. David Steinberg, Min. Shinichi Iida, and Amb. Derek Mitchell
January, 2021: RADM James Kelly, USN (Ret.), and Dr. Takako Hikotani on U.S.-Japan Security

December, 2020: Japanese War Brides, Central Bank Digital Currencies, and Space Partnership
November, 2020: Dr. Curtis on Prime Minister Suga, and JUMP Pensacola, Florida
October, 2020: Justice Minister Kamikawa on Diversity and Inclusion During COVID-19, and Dr. Curtis on Prime Minister Suga
September, 2020: Dr. Taniguchi on Prime Minister Abe’s Accomplishments, Recap of Author Talk with Prof. Kanehara
August, 2020: Author Talk with Prof. Kanehara, and Launch of Japan Political Pulse (JPP) Chart
July, 2020: Policy Briefings on New Force Design for the USMC, and COVID-19 and international cooperation
June, 2020: Discussion with Min. Kono, Pacific Trident III TTX Briefing
May, 2020: Webinar, COVID-19 Publications, and more
April, 2020: Congratulations to Gen. Ryoichi Oriki and Amb. Melanne Verveer
March, 2020: TAWA Utah, Policy Lunch Recap, JUMP Colorado Springs, New Advisory Board Members
February, 2020: Congressional Study Group Visits Japan, TTX Recap, Next TAWA in Utah
January, 2020: SEED trip recap; New Sasakawa USA Forum article

December, 2019: Trilateral Cyber Security Commission report; Managing the Alliance book available
November, 2019: Next SEED trip focuses on democracy support; New videos of Dr. Vogel and TAWA events
October, 2019: Admiral Blair retires as Chairman; Dr. Vogel will speak on Japan and China
August, 2019: Next TAWA is in Minnesota; Analysis of Pacific Island Region
June, 2019: The Value of Global Innovation; Fall Internships Available
May, 2019: Recap of Security Forum; Chairman’s Message on the U.S.-Japan Alliance
April, 2019: Sasakawa USA Newsletter: Security Forum on April 24; New Book on NDPG
March, 2019: The Alliance Working in America heads to Kentucky
February, 2019: Chairman’s Message on Japan’s new NDPG; Climate change commentary

December, 2018 New Chairman’s Message; TTX Report Launch on Dec. 6
October, 2018: Can Japan take the lead in cyber defense and climate change?
October, 2018: New Analysis of Japan’s Role in Global Security
September, 2018: Recap of TAWA in Atlanta, New Report on Maritime Gray Zone
August, 2018:TAWA in Atlanta: Chairman’s Message on Military Confrontations
July, 2018:Chairman’s Message, Japan’s Energy Conundrum Book Available
June, 2018: Energy Book Launch, Trump-Kim Summit Commentary
June, 2018: Chairman’s Report, Upcoming Korea Discussion
May, 2018: Recap of Fifth Annual Security Forum
April, 2018: Chairman’s Message examines Mar-a-Lago results
April, 2018: Recap of Launch of TTX Report
March, 2018: View Live Stream Thursday of New DPRK Wargame Report Release
March, 2018: The Alliance at Work in Oregon
January, 2018: Adm. Dennis Blair Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee; Tobias Harris before China Review Commission
January, 2018: SEED Trip Recap

December, 2017: Sasakawa USA Forum publication explores opportunities in U.S.-Japan state and local economic collaboration
December, 2017: New Report: Operation Rugby Daemon
November, 2017: Chairman’s Message focuses on President Trump’s trip to Asia
October, 2017: Japan Political Pulse analysis spotlights upcoming Japanese elections
October, 2017: The Alliance Working in America series debuts in Houston
September, 2017: New event series explores US-Japan relations in Houston
August, 2017: China’s Intellectual Property Theft Must Stop
August, 2017: Asia on Air Episode 05 and a new Chairman’s Message
July, 2017: Announcing the inaugural Global Classmates Summit with Kizuna Across Cultures
July, 2017: New commentary on Japan-China relations, the Shangri-La Dialogue
June, 2017: New report on U.S.-Japan critical infrastructure protection
June, 2017: Chairman’s message focuses on Japan’s constitution
May, 2017: Recap of Fourth Annual Security Forum and upcoming event on European views of Japan
April, 2017: Fourth Annual Security Forum, Japan reconsiders the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and more
April, 2017: Recap of the Second Annual Alumni Dinner, public satisfaction in Japan, and more
March, 2017: Second annual JUMP dinner and new publications on democracy promotion and rare metals
March, 2017: Amb. James Zumwalt becomes new Sasakawa USA CEO, Japan’s energy conundrum, and more
February , 2017: Spotlight on Japan’s declining population, the latest Japan Political Pulse, and more
February, 2017: Ambassador James P. Zumwalt named Sasakawa USA’s next CEO
January, 2017: At Pearl Harbor, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offers condolences

December, 2016: Introducing Asia on Air podcast and the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance
December, 2016: Video – Securing critical resources in a new green and industrial era
November, 2016: Celebrating Japan’s constitution, 70 years later
October, 2016: Exploring why “Japan Matters” for America
October, 2016: Introducing new fellow Christopher Nelson and a look at South China Sea issues
September, 2016: How to prevent China from changing the status quo in the South China Sea
September, 2016: Introducing two new Sasakawa USA Fellows: Phyllis Yoshida and Hideshi Tokuchi
August, 2016: Spotlight on Sasakawa USA’s Research Programs and Emperor Akihito’s wish to abdicate the crown
August, 2016: Adm. Dennis Blair testifies on South China Sea issues at Senate committee hearing
July, 2016: Analyzing the Upper House Elections and the UN tribunal ruling on South China Sea
June, 2016: Japan Political Pulse tracking approval ratings as HOC elections near
June, 2016: Sasakawa USA Forum launches with first three publications on U.S.-Japan relations
May, 2016: Security Forum Recap and New Report on Clean Energy
May, 2016: Sending condolences, support to Kumamoto
April, 2016: Announcing Third Annual Security Forum
April, 2016: Introducing the Maritime Awareness Project
• March, 2016: Experts commemorate 3/11 tragedy
March, 2016: Remembering the Great East Japan earthquake, five years later
• February: Introducing Japan Political Pulse
February, 2016: Introducing Sasakawa USA’s Civil Society Exchange Program
January, 2016: New York Times editorial calls Sasakawa USA report ‘new thinking’ on Okinawa
January, 2016: Introducing Fellow for Cybersecurity and Okinawa report

December, 2015: Welcome to new fellows and introducing the U.S.-Japan Resource Library
November, 2015: Ken Watanabe recipient of first Nichibei Award
November, 2015: EVENT: Prospects for Japan-Russia relations
October, 2015: EVENT: Cyber3 Conference Okinawa 2015