Wednesday, February 03 08am to 10am
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
In September 2015, the Japanese Diet (parliament) passed a bill reinterpreting Article Nine of its constitution–for the first time since the end of World War II, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces would be able to participate in collective security missions abroad, opening new opportunities for Japan to play a growing role as a regional and global security provider. At the same time, the historic 2015 update of the U.S.-Japan Defense Guidelines has positioned the U.S.-Japan alliance to expand into new areas such as cyberspace. These changes in Japan’s security and defense policy have important implications for security in Northeast Asia and beyond. As Tokyo expands its security role in the region, what are Japan’s priorities for the year ahead? How are these changes influencing Japan’s relationship with its neighbors across the region? And how will the U.S.-Japan alliance continue to expand its global role?
Join the Asia Society for a high-level discussion with Japan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Shinsuke Sugiyama and Asia Society Policy Institute president Kevin Rudd to address the regional and global consequences of Japan’s new security posture. Asia Society Executive Vice President Tom Nagorski will deliver introductory remarks.
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