A Pacific Rim trade pact is Japan’s best option, says Sasakawa USA’s Tobias Harris
Author: Washington Post
Categories: In the News, Sasakawa USA Blog
During his visit to Japan, Vice President Mike Pence raised the possibility of a bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. But, reviving the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact may be the best option for Japan, says Sasakawa USA Fellow Tobias Harris, quoted in the Washington Post.
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U.S. elections, TPP, U.S.-Japan alliance management take forefront at Third Annual Security Forum
Author: By Zachary Shaykin
Categories: Sasakawa USA Blog
More than five hundred registrants joined Sasakawa USA at the Willard Hotel in Washington for the Third Annual Security Forum. The Forum featured American and Japanese security, foreign policy and economic experts from both countries and included seven panel discussion on such topics as U.S.-Japan defense policy, regional security threats, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the U.S.
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Anxiety swells in Japan over the reality of Trump’s stances
Author: Sankei Shimbun
Categories: In the News
Republican Presidential Candidates Donald Trump’s political stances toward American forces in Asia could lead to diminished American power in the Pacific, Sasakawa USA’s Dr. Jeffrey Hornung said May 7 in a Sankei Shimbun article. The article details Trump’s views on foreign policy, and how carrying out his potential policies could impact the region. “Trump’s idea
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Third Annual Security Forum: American and Japanese Interests and the Future of the Alliance
Date: May 6, 2016
Sasakawa USA brought together key security experts and officials for its Third Annual Security Conference. Building upon the success of previous security forums, this event focused on the new U.S.-Japan Defense guidelines, Japan’s recently passed security legislation, and the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
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Report Roll-Out: U.S. Bases in Okinawa: What Must Be Done, and Quickly
Date: January 14, 2016
On January 14, 2016, Sasakawa USA celebrated the release of “U.S. Bases in Okinawa: What Must Be Done, and Quickly,” a new report co-authored by Sasakawa USA Chairman Admiral Dennis Blair and Fellow James Kendall, with a roll-out breakfast.
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