Bilateral Dialogue Series

Overview

Our NEXT Alliance Bilateral Dialogue Series aims to become a trusted, valued, and well-recognized forum for sustained dialogue involving new bilateral networks and talents, as the alliance adapts to fast changing global developments. It supplements the work of policy makers and business leaders in both countries who are working to keep the alliance relevant to each nation’s strategy for security and prosperity.

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Past Events

June 10, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Allied on AI Assurance: AI Alignment Challenges for U.S. and Japanese National Security

On June 10, 2026, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (through its U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative) hosted a roundtable discussion on AI alignment challenges and national security, focusing on the distinct nature of these potential risks and the implications for U.S.-Japan alliance collaboration.

November 5, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Allied on AI Assurance: US States on AI governance, National Competition with China, and US-Japan Alliance Implications

On November 5, 2025, the US-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative convened a hybrid lunchtime roundtable dialogue called “Allied on AI Assurance: US States on AI governance, National Competition with China, and US-Japan Alliance Implications” to draw on recent publications to assess the key issues identified for developing AI governance at a state level and how these actions fit with US security conc...

June 24, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Allied on AI Assurance: New Directions Under New Administrations for the US and Japan

On June 24, 2025, US-Japan NEXT Alliance initiative hosted a roundtable dialogue to discuss evolving American and Japanese AI governance approaches for AI safety and security, identify possible areas of collaboration, and help mitigate areas of divergence with a bilateral group of over 20 experts including current and former government officials, lab researchers, think tank scholars and engineers.

March 10, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Mapping the Future of US-Japan Cybersecurity Cooperation: Adapting Collaboration under New Administrations

On March 10, 2025, the US-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative convened its seventh hybrid bilateral cybersecurity dialogue, this time on adapting collaboration under new administrations. Senior Director Jim Schoff welcomed around 19 American and Japanese specialists to the event from both governments, think tanks, and the private sector. This hybrid event featured presentations by Ms. Mihoko Matsubara,...

January 29, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Investing in the “Umbrella”: Progress and Prospects for US Nuclear Deterrent Modernization

On January 29, the US-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative convened an in-person lunchtime roundtable dialogue on the relationship between the current US nuclear modernization program, alliance defense policy making, and efforts to strengthen extended deterrence within a multi-polar nuclear threat environment.

View upcoming U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative Events within our Events Calendar
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