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Comparative Connections v.14 n.1 - US-Japan

bMizuno — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

After three tumultuous and frustrating years as the DPJ tried to find its legs, Prime Minister Noda finally visited Washington.

U.S.-Japan Summit Meeting

sherry — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan will meet with President Obama at the White House on April 30 to discuss a range of economic and security issues and reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance in a regional and global context.

PacNet #3 - Comparative Connections Summary

ellise — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

It's been an Asia-centric four months. The US proclaimed America's "pivot" toward Asia, while North Korea faced a pivotal moment following the death of Kim Jong Il.

Comparative Connections v.13 n.3 - US-Japan

bMizuno — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Prime Minister Noda accomplished important steps including the selection of the F-35 as Japan’s next-generation fighter, relaxing the three arms export principles, and announcing a decision to join negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership – all of which demonstrated Tokyo’s readiness to revive the economy and strengthen security ties and capabilities.

Partnership for Recovery and a Stronger Future

jdunton — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400

When a magnitude 9.0 earthquake shook the earth beneath the Western Pacific on March 11, 2011, it unleashed a massive nine-meter tsunami toward the coast of the Tohoku region of Japan’s main island of Honshu.

Comparative Connections v.13 n.2 - US-Japan

bMizuno — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Kan Naoto resigned as prime minister on Aug. 26 after promising to step aside almost three months earlier amid dissension within his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) and dwindling public support after a clumsy response to the tragedies of March 11.

Japan's New Prime Minister

sherry — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: Who is Japan’s new prime minister?

A Partnership for Recovery

ian — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster that struck Japan on March 11, 2011, reminded the world that even the most developed nations are not immune from nature’s wrath. The triple catastrophe took more than 14,000 lives, and estimates of total damage range from $250 billion to $600 billion.

Comparative Connections v.13 n.1 - US-Japan

bMizuno — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster that struck Japan March 11 tested the leadership credentials of the Kan government and the alliance coordination during simultaneous crises.

The March 11 Earthquake in Japan

mentman — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: Where did the earthquake occur, and how much damage did it inflict?

Comparative Connections v.12 n.4 - US-Japan

bMizuno — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Prime Minister Kan promised the government would deliver on domestic and foreign policy, but public opinion polls indicated he was failing on both fronts, damaging his own approval rating and that of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ).

Japan Chair Platform: Green Shoots in the U.S.-Japan Alliance

ian — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

What a difference a year makes. Last fall at this time, the Obama administration was scrambling to make sense of the Hatoyama government’s half-baked promise to counterbalance the United States in Asia and his vacillating pledges to both the American president and Okinawan anti-base activists to “trust” him on Futenma.

Last Stop: Yokohama

mentman — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

President Barack Obama embarks on a trip to Asia next week with a message, previewed today in an address by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Hawaii, about U.S. leadership in the Asia-Pacific region.

Comparative Connections v.12 n.3 - US-Japan

bMizuno — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan suffered an embarrassing defeat in the July Upper House election less than a year after assuming power. Prime Minister Kan subsequently took a beating in the polls but managed to withstand a challenge from former DPJ Secretary General Ozawa in a party presidential election marked by heated debate over economic policy.

Comparative Connections v.12 n.2 - US-Japan Relations

bMizuno — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okinawa remained the predominant issue in the relationship and the two governments issued a joint statement in late May largely reaffirming a commitment to realize a plan adopted in 2006. Prime Minister Hatoyama then resigned as polls revealed frustration with his handling of the Futenma issue and weak leadership overall.

Japan’s Upper House Election

mentman — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What was at stake in this election?

Political Turmoil in Japan

ian — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and Ichiro Ozawa, the secretary general of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), resigned today just nine months after ousting the once dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from power in a landslide election victory last summer.

U.S.-Japan: A Step Closer to Resolving the Impasse over Futenma

sherry — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: What’s the latest?

A 12-Step Recovery Plan for the U.S.-Japan Alliance

mentman — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S.-Japan alliance has seen periods of strategic drift and even crisis before. Usually, the security relationship emerges stronger as each side adjusts to new political realities at home and shared strategic challenges abroad. Will the alliance come out of the current crisis of confidence resulting from the impasse over Marine Corps Air Station Futenma? Probably.

Comparative Connections v.12 n.1 - US-Japan Relations

dfernandez — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Prime Minister Hatoyama Yukio moved to implement his domestic policy agenda with an eye toward the Upper House elections this summer but watched his approval rating fall as he and members of his ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) were beset by political fundraising scandals. The impasse over the relocation of Marine Air Station Futenma continued to dominate the bilateral agenda and al

The Impasse over U.S. Bases on Okinawa

ian — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: How did this impasse come about?

Comparative Connections v.11 n.4 - U.S.-Japan Relations

dfernandez — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In the last quarter of 2009, the US-Japan alliance entered one of the greatest periods of uncertainty in recent memory. Many of the populist policy proposals of the Democratic Party of Japan fell by the wayside as the party settled into power.

Comparative Connections v.11 n.3 - U.S.-Japan Relations

dfernandez — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Hatoyama Yukio led the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) to a landslide victory in the Aug. 30 Lower House election and was elected prime minister after a spirited campaign for change both in the form and substance of policymaking.

Comparative Connections v.11 n.2 - U.S.-Japan Relations

dfernandez — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Prime Minister Aso Taro put off the election with the hope that additional economic stimulus measures would increase support for his Liberal Democratic Party. But Aso received a real boost when Ozawa Ichiro resigned as opposition leader in May due to a funding scandal. That boost quickly evaporated when Ozawa was succeeded as head of the Democratic Party of Japan by Hatoyama Yukio.

The Upcoming Election in Japan

ian — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Q1: A general election has reportedly been scheduled for August 30. Why is this significant?

Japan Chair Platform: Despite Political Uncertainty, Japan Can Still Show the Flag

sherry — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Gloom and doom are spreading in Washington about the reliability of Japan as an alliance partner and global security player. The dual crises of political paralysis and economic stagnation could easily be perceived as a recipe for endless strategic drift in Japan.

Comparative Connections v.11 n.1 - U.S.-Japan Relations

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A new calendar year did little to change the tenor of Japanese domestic politics as the public became increasingly frustrated with parliamentary gridlock and the leadership of Prime Minister Aso Taro, whose approval rating plummeted amid a deepening recession.

Pursuing a Comprehensive Vision for the U.S.-South Korea Alliance

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The scope of common interests represented by the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) has expanded as a result of increasing South Korean capabilities to contribute to security and prosperity on and beyond the Korean peninsula.

North Korean Provocations

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Q1: What is North Korea up to?

Comparative Connections v.10 n.4 - U.S.-Japan Relations

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. decision to rescind the designation of North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism tested the bilateral relationship this quarter as the Bush administration was perceived in Japan as having softened its commitment to the abductee issue in favor of a breakthrough on denuclearization in the Six-Party Talks, which ultimately proved elusive.

Comparative Connections v.10 n.3 - U.S.-Japan Relations

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The quarter began with President Bush and Prime Minister Fukuda meeting on the sidelines of the G8 summit in Hokkaido, but their bilateral agenda and Fukuda’s own premiership were eclipsed by dramatic political and economic developments in both countries. Fukuda resigned suddenly on Sept.

Comparative Connections v.10 n.2 - U.S.-Japan Relations

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The debate in the Japanese Diet remained contentious this quarter as opposition parties challenged the Fukuda government on several legislative issues including the gasoline tax, a new health insurance program for the elderly, and host nation support for U.S. forces.

Comparative Connections v.10 n.1 - U.S.-Japan Relations

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Japanese domestic politics was in turmoil this quarter due to a divided legislature. The deadlock centered on economic issues, much to the dismay of U.S. investors.

Comparative Connections v.9 n.4 - U.S.-Japan Relations

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Prime Minister Fukuda Yasuo outlined his foreign policy agenda in an address to the Diet, highlighting – as did his predecessors Abe Shinzo and Koizumi Junichiro – the U.S.-Japan alliance and international cooperation as the foundations of Japanese diplomacy.

Comparative Connections v.9 n.3 - U.S.-Japan Relations

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was defeated in the July 29 Upper House election and lost its majority to a coalition led by the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ).

The United States, Japan, and India

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The United States, Japan, and India share common values and a commitment to the maintenance of an open and stable international order.

Japan Chair Platform: Warming Up at Camp David

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Japan’s Shinzo Abe makes his first visit to Washington as prime minister this week for a key meeting with President George W. Bush. They will dine at the White House on April 26 and move to Camp …

Japan Chair Platform - December 14, 2006

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Six days after North Korea’s October 9 nuclear test, Shoichi Nakagawa, the policy chief of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), declared in a television appearance that Japan should …

Strategy Report Vol.2 No.13

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400

On September 19, the Office of the Chief of Staff hosted a Strategy Hour discussion on the likely outcome of the Japanese elections. Nicholas Szechenyi, fellow and assistant director of the Japan Chair,…

Japan Chair Platform - March 9, 2006

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500