As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues in Eastern Europe, and Taiwan grapples with renewed threats in East Asia, the U.S.-Japan alliance faces intensifying challenges to peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. With Japan’s revised defense policy documents due in December, how should the alliance approach these critical security challenges, and what lessons have they learned? Join us for a discussion with General Yoshiyuki Sugiyama (JASDF, ret.), president of the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association on the path forward for the alliance.
Featured Speakers
General Yoshiyuki Sugiyama (JASDF, ret.), President, Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association
General Sugiyama has been the president of JAAGA since May 2021. Before retiring from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in 2017, he served as the 34th Chief of Staff of JASDF. In his 37 year career with JASDF, he has held various positions including within the Air Defense Command and Air Staff Office.
Lt Gen Wallace “Chip” Gregson (USMC, ret.), former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs
LtGen Gregson served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, and he was previously the Commanding General of Marine Corps Forces Pacific and Marine Corps Forces Central Command. He was also the Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relation and advises several organizations.
Yuki Tatsumi, Director, Japan Program, Stimson Center