Okinawa protests, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and the strategic big picture
June 28, 2016Author: Al Jazeera's Inside Story
Categories: In the News
The horrific murder of an Okinawan woman by an American has stirred large-scale protests in opposition to the United States’ large military presence on the island, but the strategic value of the island “cannot be underestimated” when considering calls to remove American bases, Sasakawa USA’s distinguished non-resident fellow Tomohiko Taniguchi said while appearing on Al
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Sasakawa USA Fellow Daniel Bob comments on Obama’s Hiroshima visit
June 7, 2016Author: Al Jazeera's The Stream
Categories: In the News, Sasakawa USA Blog
Sasakawa USA’s Senior Fellow and Director of Programs Daniel Bob appeared on Al Jazeera’s The Stream on May 26 as one of several guests to speak on President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima. The conversation ranged from issues of nuclear disarmament to opinions on whether Obama should apologize for using the world’s first nuclear bombs.
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