Speakers Shirley Kan, Independent Specialist in Asian Security Affairs Ms. Kan provided legislative support on Asian Security Affairs to Congress in the Congressional Research Service’s Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division from 1990 to 2015. Sh …
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. If you are interested in attending another event hosted by the Japan Program, please consider attending our publication launch: “Key Challenges in Japan’s Defense Policy: Views from the Next Generation” on …
Japan updated its two major defense-planning documents in December 2018—the National Defense Program Guidelines for policy guidance, and the Mid-Term Defense Program for acquisition. Both documents are unprecedented in the heightened sense of urgency f …
A light lunch will be served. Joining us for this discussion are: Stephen J. Yates, CEO, DC International Advisory; former Deputy National Security Advisor to the Vice President Stephen J. Yates was Deputy National Security Advisor to Vice President Di …
The second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drew to an early close when the two leaders realized they were nowhere near to be able to sign any agreement. For those in Washington who closely monitored the de …
U.S. President Donald Trump just kicked off his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam. Pessimism around Trump’s meeting with Kim is not new. In fact, the Joint Declaration issued by the two leaders following their fir …
Feud Between U.S. Allies Deepens as Trump Sits on Sidelines President Donald Trump’s desire to put “America first” has fostered new disputes between the U.S. and its allies. In Asia, old rivalries are also roaring back. Ties between Japan and South Kor …
The United States midterm elections may determine whether U.S. foreign policy changes course in 2019 or holds steady. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. foreign policy agenda has undergone some changes, rarely mentioning U.S. values and at times …
Published October 18, 2018 / Held November 2, 2018
Read the event transcript and summary. On September 20, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to be re-elected as the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which will extend his term as prime minister until 2021. The United States …
Published September 7, 2018 / Held September 19, 2018
The Stimson Center’s Japan Program is proud to present the 6th annual Voices from Japan symposium. Honorable Tetsuro Kuroe, Special Advisor to the National Security Secretariat of Japan and former Vice-Minister of Defense, and LTG Koichi …
Published August 27, 2018 / Held September 11, 2018
Download the Event Audio, Speaker Bios, and Photos Here Watch the previously recorded livestream at the bottom of the webpage. Read the event summary and transcript. Throughout their histories, the United Sta …
Published December 21, 2017 / Held January 16, 2018
Download the Event Audio, Speaker Bios, and Photos Here Watch the previously recorded livestream at the bottom of the webpage. 2017 has been a year of challenge and change as the world adjusted to the policies of the Trump administr …
Published November 28, 2017 / Held December 14, 2017
U.S. President Donald J. Trump began his first Asia trip with a visit to Japan. During his stay in Japan from November 5 to 7, his host, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, went all out to welcome the president and First Lady Melania Trump. T …
The Stimson Center’s Japan Program is proud to present the 5th annual Voices from Japan symposium. General Kiyofumi Iwata (JGSDF, ret.), Admiral Tomohisa Takei (JMSDF, ret.), and Lt. Gen. Masayuki Hironaka (JASDF, ret.) will discuss how Japan’s defense …
The United States must ensure that its military can adapt to an evolving threat environment to maintain its relative advantage vis-à-vis potential adversaries. Should the U.S. tackle this task unilaterally, however, the perception of relative U.S. decl …
RSVP HERE The United States must ensure that its military can adapt to an evolving threat environment to maintain its relative advantage vis-à-vis potential adversaries. Should the U.S. tackle this task unilaterally, however, the perception of relative …
Watch the event video below or click here. In 2017, the United States and Japan will face a world that is tumultuous and uncertain. With the Trump administration, there are many questions about where the U.S. is heading. In contrast, Japan continues to …
Watch the video below or click here. Growing uncertainty in the security environment in East Asia makes it critical that Japan double down on its effort in developing its defense capability to buttress the US-Japan alliance and enhance deterrence. …
Watch the event video below or click here. “Voices from Japan: National Security Speaker Series” is an annual public symposium that brings high-profile, senior-level Japanese individuals to Washington, D.C. for discussions about how the U.S. and …
Published August 3, 2016 / Held September 26, 2016
The 9-11 terrorist attack in 2001 was a rude awakening to the entire world that the nature of the global security challenges are fundamentally shifting. Now, in a world that has become increasingly interconnected, developments in one region has a …
At the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, Japan stands at an important juncture to reflect on its postwar development as a peace-loving nation. As Japan reaffirms its pledge to continue its contributions to international peace, the year 2015 …
As the security environment surrounding Japan rapidly undergoes changes, Japan has sought to adapt alongside it. Since December 2012, the Abe government has pushed forward changes to Japan’s defense establishment, including new principles for arms expo …
Published September 9, 2015 / Held September 9, 2015
In the discussion of “Japan’s contribution to peace,” there is often an overwhelming level of attention on the activities of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. However, in reality, Japan has a much longer history in supporting fragile states thr …
Published September 3, 2015 / Held September 3, 2015
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing dynamic power shifts and witnessing new and emerging security threats. In the midst of this dynamic, the United States has realized the potential for “mini-lateral” security cooperation, which complements the exist …
Featuring Colonel Hiroaki Uchikura International Security Fellow 21st Century Defense Initiative at the Brookings Institution Japan Air Self -Defense Force on Monday, June 14, 2010 2:00pm – 3:30pm at 1111 19th Street …