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Video: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration

kate — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:35:11 -0400

After the CSIS-JETRO Annual Conference on, "Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations", CSIS Japan Chair Michael Green interviewed the four panelists:

Hiroyuki Ishige, Chairman and CEO, Japan External Trade Organization
(JETRO)

Video: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - Luncheon Address and Closing Remarks

kate — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:13:04 -0400

The CSIS Japan Chair hosted the CSIS-JETRO Annual Conference on: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations.

Video: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - Panel Discussion

kate — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:51:45 -0400

The CSIS Japan Chair hosted the CSIS-JETRO Annual Conference on: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations.

Video: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - Panelists' Opening Remarks

kate — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:16:12 -0400

The CSIS Japan Chair hosted the CSIS-JETRO Annual Conference on: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations.

Audio: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - Luncheon Address and Closing Remarks

sherry — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:12:31 -0400

12:00-13:25 Luncheon Address: U.S. Strategy for Asia-Pacific Regional Architecture Nirav Patel, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

13:25-13:30 Closing Remarks

Audio: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations -Panel Discussion

sherry — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:46:50 -0400

Commentator: Matthew Goodman, Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS

11:15-12:00 Panel Discussion and Q&A Session

Moderator:

Michael Green, Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, CSIS; Associate Professor, Georgetown University

Audio: Japan Post Reform: Return to Sender?

sherry — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:11:15 -0400

A discussion with

Naoki Tanaka
President, Center for International Public Policy Studies;
Former Chairman of Postal Services Privatization Committee

Gary Clyde Hufbauer
Reginald Jones Senior Fellow
Peterson Institute for International Economics

Audio: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - New Developments in Asia-Pacific Economic Integration

sherry — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:18 -0400

10:00-11:00 New Developments in Asia-Pacific Economic Integration
Shujiro Urata, Professor of Economics, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University

Zhang Yuyan, Professor, Director of Institute of World Economics &
Politics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)

Audio: Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations - Opening Remarks

sherry — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:46:46 -0400

The CSIS Japan Chair cordially invites you the CSIS-JETRO Annual Conference on:
Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and U.S.-Japan Relations

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
1800 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006

Agenda

Video: Senator John McCain (R-AZ): "Defining American Interests in Asia"

ian — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:21:49 -0400

CSIS hosts a Trans-Pacific Partnership Speaker Series event "Defining American Interests in Asia" with Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

Video: The Coming U.S.-Japan Summit

ian — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:02:02 -0400

Ambassador Fujisaki and Assistant Secretary Campbell will preview Prime Minister Noda's visit to the United States and the Summit with President Obama. They will share with us their views on the U.S.-Japan relationship.

Audio: The Coming U.S.-Japan Summit

sherry — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:56:35 -0400

His Excellency Ichiro Fujisaki
Ambassador of Japan to the United States

and

The Hon. Kurt M. Campbell
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs

Moderated by

Video: Japan’s Economic and Political Future: Welcome & Keynote Address

ian — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:13:00 -0400

Welcome and Lunch

Michael J. Green
Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, CSIS and Associate Professor of International Relations, Georgetown University

and

Junko Chano
President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA

Keynote Address by

Video: Japan’s Economic and Political Future: Panel Two

kate — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:33:11 -0400

II. The Politics of Economic and Security Policy

Panelists
Sheila Smith, Senior Fellow for Japan Studies, Council on Foreign Relations

Video: Japan’s Economic and Political Future: Panel One

kate — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:38:23 -0400

Welcome and Lunch

Michael J. Green
Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, CSIS and Associate Professor of International Relations, Georgetown University

and

Junko Chano
President, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA

Video: Japan's Energy Security Crisis

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:23:12 -0400

Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, CSIS Senior Advisor and former Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, spoke about some of the key effects of the Fukushima nuclear accident on Japan's energy situation and policy formulation, including the future roles of nuclear energy, natural gas and renewable energy.

Video: Nuclear Energy after Fukushima

kate — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:01:40 -0400

Commissioner William D. Magwood of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission explains the U.S. approach to nuclear safety following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster with CSIS fellow Jane Nakano.

Video: Fukushima's Impact on Global Energy

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:44:00 -0400

The CSIS Energy and National Security Program hosted a panel discussion on key energy issues and trends that have arisen following the nuclear accident in Japan last March. The conference examined the current energy situation in Japan, evolving discourse on the role of nuclear energy and safety around the world, and future of liquefied natural gas in Asia-Pacific.

Audio: Fukushima's Impact on Global Energy

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:27:00 -0400

Video: Japan’s Economic Prospects One Year After 3/11

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:53:24 -0400

Welcome by
Dr. Michael J. Green
Senior Advisor and Japan Chair, CSIS;
Associate Professor, Georgetown University

Introductory Remarks
Matthew P. Goodman (Moderator)
William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS

Audio: Japan’s Economic Prospects One Year After 3/11

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:48:48 -0400

Welcome by
Dr. Michael J. Green
Senior Advisor and Japan Chair, CSIS;
Associate Professor, Georgetown University

Introductory Remarks
Matthew P. Goodman (Moderator)
William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy, CSIS

Audio: The World in a "Balance Sheet Recession"

kate — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:21:01 -0500

Richard Koo, Chief Economist for the Nomura Research Institute, discussed what Post-2008 U.S., Europe, and China can learn from Japan 1990–2005.

Audio: Partnership for Recovery and a Stronger Future: Standing with Japan after 3-11

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:09:10 -0400

On April 11, 2011, CSIS, in partnership with Keidanren, formed a task force of prominent Americans to examine ways the United States and Japan can partner on recovery and reconstruction from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

Video: Partnership for Recovery and a Stronger Future: Standing with Japan after 3-11

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:10:00 -0400

Based on working group deliberations, extensive discussions with colleagues at Keidanren, and travel to the Tohoku region, the task force produced a report outlining Japan’s requirements and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in each of these areas.

Video: CSIS Press Briefing: President Obama’s Trips to G20 and APEC

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:50:20 -0400

The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) hosted a press briefing to discuss the issues surrounding President Obama's trip to the G20 and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in November.

Video: After 3/11, Building Strong Ties with Japan

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:24:07 -0400

Michael J. Green, Senior Adviser and Japan Chair, and H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations, discuss the formation of a CSIS task force to explore the lasting effects of the 3/11 earthquake in Japan.

Video: Foreign Assessments of U.S. Power

kate — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:08:52 -0400

Watch Craig Cohen, CSIS vice president for research and programs, talk about "Capacity and Resolve", a new CSIS report that analyzes perceptions of American power and leadership in 10 pivotal countries.

Video: Roundtable Discussion on the Health Implications of Japan's "Triple Disaster"

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:56:00 -0400

Nearly four months ago, the March 11th Great East Japan Earthquake rocked Japan, destroying lives and infrastructure, and triggering a devastating tsunami and nuclear reactor crisis.Opening remarks will be provided by the Japanese ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki, and Michael Green, CSIS Senior Adviser and Japan Chair. J.

Audio: Roundtable Discussion on the Health Implications of Japan's "Triple Disaster"

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:31:00 -0400

Audio: Preparing for the Unthinkable: Joint Crisis Leadership in the Event of Energy Systems Breakdown

mentman — Fri, 27 May 2011 10:51:06 -0400

The CSIS Program on Crisis, Conflict and Cooperation (C3) and LSU's Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (SDMI) hosted the

CSIS-LSU Series on Disaster Management and Emergency Response

Video: Preparing for the Unthinkable: Joint Crisis Leadership in the Event of Energy Systems Breakdown

mentman — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:01:46 -0400

The Fukushima nuclear accident highlighted the need for enhanced nuclear safety mechanisms and protective measures worldwide. It also underscored the need for effective crisis management, jointly between energy industry CEOs and federal officials, in the event of a systems breakdown.

Audio: Issues & Insights Radio: South Korea Nuclear Options

mentman — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:10:14 -0400

Listen to episode 2 of Pacific Forum CSIS's new radio show "Issues & Insights," for a discussion of South Korean nuclear options with Ralph Cossa and Brad Glosserman of the Pacific Forum.

Video: Week in Review, May 20, 2011: Rebuilding Japan

jnagel — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:14:18 -0400

In our first video blog, J. Stephen Morrison - Director of the Global Health Policy Center - talks about the launch of a new task force centered on Japan: The Partnership for Recovery and a Stronger Future. Dr. Morrison discusses the health components of rebuilding Japan after the disasters that struck in March, and specifically, the idea of building back better.

Audio: Upgraded Nuclear Threat at Fukushima with Jane Nakano

mentman — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:36:06 -0400

Jane Nakano, fellow with the Energy and National Security program, spoke with Don Morton, staff writer, about the increase to threat level 7 at the Fukushima Daiichi reactor in Japan.

Audio: Ellen Vancko on Nuclear Safety after Fukushima

mentman — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:25:42 -0400

Ellen Vancko, Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Project Manager at the Union of Concerned Scientists, spoke with Max Entman, multimedia manager at CSIS, about nuclear safety after the Fukushima incident.

Audio: Dr. Olli Heinonen on Nuclear Safety After Fukushima

mentman — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:19:34 -0400

Dr. Olli Heinonen, a senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard, and former Deputy Director General at the IAEA, spoke with Max Entman, multimedia manager at CSIS, about nuclear safety after the Fukushima incident.

Audio: Carol Kessler on Nuclear Safety after Fukushima

mentman — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:02:06 -0400

Ms. Carol Kessler, Chair of the Nonproliferation and National Security Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory, spoke with Max Entman, multimedia manager at CSIS, about nuclear safety after the Fukushima incident.

Video: Nuclear Safety After Fukushima - National Responses

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:28:25 -0400

Opening Remarks: Dr. John Hamre, President, Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Video: Nuclear Safety After Fukushima - International Responses

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:27:03 -0400

Dr. Olli Heinonen, Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School.

Mr. Carlton Stoiber, Chair of the Nuclear Security Working Group, International Nuclear Law Association.
Ms. Carol Kessler, Chair of the Nonproliferation and National Security Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Audio: Nuclear Safety After Fukushima - International Responses

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:54:34 -0400

Dr. Olli Heinonen, Senior Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School.

Mr. Carlton Stoiber, Chair of the Nuclear Security Working Group, International Nuclear Law Association.

Ms. Carol Kessler, Chair of the Nonproliferation and National Security Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Audio: Nuclear Safety After Fukushima - National Responses

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:07:38 -0400

Opening Remarks: Dr. John Hamre, President, Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Moderator: Ms. Sharon Squassoni, Director, CSIS Proliferation Prevention Program.

Video: Global Aging and Japan's Earthquake with Richard Jackson

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:29:17 -0400

Richard Jackson, Director and Senior Fellow of the CSIS Global Aging Initiative, speaks to H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations, about the effects of the March 11 earthquake on Japan's aging population.

Video: Global Aging Preparedness with Richard Jackson

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:09:00 -0400

Richard Jackson, Director and Senior Fellow, Global Aging Initiative, speaks to H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations, about Global Aging Preparedness and the effects on the U.S. economy and the events taking place in the Middle East.

Video Interview: Max Entman Interviews Joseph Booth, Following the CSIS-LSU Event "Toward Disaster Recovery."

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:01:14 -0400

Max Entman of CSIS speaks with Joseph Booth, Director of the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute at LSU. Their interview followed the CSIS-LSU event "Toward Disaster Recovery: The Fiscal, Economic, and Social Challenges for Japan in the Aftermath of the Tohoku Earthquake."

Video: Toward Disaster Recovery: The Fiscal, Economic, and Social Challenges for Japan in the Aftermath of the Tohoku Earthquake

mentman — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:24:42 -0400

During a March 24 CSIS-LSU Disaster Management Series discussion, Yukio Tada, Arthur Alexander, and Marcus Noland expressed cautious optimism for Japanese recovery and deep admiration for the stoic resilience of the Japanese people.

Audio: Update on the Japanese Nuclear Crisis with Sharon Squassoni

mentman — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:22:09 -0400

Max Entman, multimedia manager, CSIS, interviewed Sharon Squassoni, director of the Proliferation Prevention Program, about the evolving nuclear crisis resulting from the March 11 Sendai earthquake in Japan.

Video: The March 11 Japanese Earthquake with Michael J. Green

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:03:00 -0400

Michael J. Green, CSIS Japan Chair, spoke with H. Andrew Schwartz, Senior Vice President for External Relations at CSIS, about the Japanese response to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Friday, March 11.

Video: The Management of the March 11 Japanese Earthquake with Stacey White

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:01:00 -0400

Stacey White, senior research consultant with the Program on Crisis Conflict and Cooperation, spoke with H. Andrew Schwartz, senior vice president for external relations at CSIS, about the international recovery effort after the 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan on Friday, March 11.

Video: The Japanese Nuclear Emergency with Sharon Squassoni

mentman — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:00:00 -0400

Sharon Squassoni, director of the CSIS Proliferation Prevention Program, spoke with H. Andrew Schwartz, senior vice president for external relations at CSIS, about the nuclear emergency caused by the March 11, 2011 Sendai earthquake.

Audio: Interview with Stacey White about Earthquake in Japan

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:02:55 -0500

On March 11, 2011, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan – the largest to strike the island nation in recorded history. It will be days before we know the full extent of the damage, but it is clear that this incident has devastated large portions of the country. Subsequent tsunamis have been felt as far away as the west coast of the United States. H.

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