Japan economy minister, key figure in Trans-Pacific trade deal, quits amid scandal
January 29, 2016Author: The Washington Post
Categories: In the News
The resignation of Akira Amari on Thursday, a week after allegations of financial impropriety surfaced, has deprived Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of one of his closest political allies, Sasakawa USA Fellow Tobias Harris said in a Washington Post article published January 28 by Anna Fifield. Harris noted in the article that Amari has effectively
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Obama looks to strengthen U.S. ties in Southeast Asia
November 18, 2015Author: The Washington Post
Categories: In the News, Sasakawa USA Blog
In an article written by David Nakamura of the Washington Post, Sasakawa USA’s Tobias Harris comments on the dynamics at play in the Asian summits this week as Obama tries to solidify the U.S. position in the region.
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