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Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan
BUSINESS | TECHNOLOGY | DEFENSE | BASEBALL | TRADE | CULTURE Download Forum Program *.PDF 3MB June 6, 2018 Meridian International Center | Washington, DC The annual Meridian Diplomacy Forum convenes government and business leaders with academic experts and cultural visionaries to examine the position of soft power alongside trade and security in international relations. This year the Diplomacy Forum explored U.S.-Japan relations, one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world.
The foundation of the modern U.S.-Japan relationship that began in the late 20th century has been built on the open exchange of ideas, culture, and technology that have led to significant economic gains and opportunities. Many of the hallmarks of American culture today – from entertainment and sports to technology and infrastructure – are results of that bilateral exchange and influenced by Japanese trends. At the same time, each country retains distinctly unique cultural identities and political structures.
Through featured speakers and panel discussions, the Diplomacy Forum examined various aspects of U.S.-Japan ties: the state of this bilateral relationship; our security and defense partnership; leadership in the areas of robotics and artificial intelligence; Japanese business culture; and, the power of baseball diplomacy. #DiplomacyForum Forum Partners Forum Agenda Welcome Remarks Ambassador Stuart W. Holliday , Meridian International Center Fireside Chat Watch Now Kevin Tsujihara , Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros.
Entertainment In conversation with Claire Shipman , Journalist and Best-Selling Author Fireside Chat: The State of Bilateral Relations Watch Now Ambassador Kazutoshi Aikawa , Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan to the United States In conversation with Ambassador Stuart W. Holliday Special Video Message Watch Now Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) , Co-Chair, U.S.-Japan Caucus, U.S. House of Representatives Featured Speaker: The Allure of Japanese Business Culture Watch Now Dan Amos , Chairman and CEO, Aflac Panel: Embracing Mr.
Roboto: How Each Nation is Approaching Innovations in Artificial Intelligence and The Accompanying Public Sentiment Watch Now Moderator: Dr. Lynne E. Parker , Interim Dean, Tickle College of Engineering, University of Tennessee Dr. Kerstin Sophie Haring , Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Warfighter Effectiveness Research Center, U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. Takanori Shibata , Chief Senior Research Scientist, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan Special Video Message Watch Now The Honorable William Hagerty , U.S.
Ambassador to Japan Panel: U.S.-Japan Security and Defense Partnership Watch Now Moderator: Lindsey Ford , Director for Political-Security Affairs and Richard Holbrooke Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute Mark Wuebbels , Political Security Officer, Office of Japanese Affairs, U.S. Department of State Admiral Gary Roughead , Robert and Marion Oster Distinguished Military Fellow, Hoover Institution Ken Spurlock , Air and Missile Defense Systems Senior Manager, Raytheon Missile Systems Panel: Pacific Pitch: U.S.-Japan Baseball Ties and The Power of Sports Diplomacy Watch Now Moderator: Mori Taheripour , Faculty, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Dr.
Sayuri Guthrie Shimizu , Dunlevie Family Professor of History, Rice University Takehiro Shimada , Minister for Communications and Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Japan Nick Sussman , Director of Baseball and Softball Operations, Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy Closing Remarks Ambassador Stuart W. Holliday , Meridian International Center Forum Speakers The Honorable Stuart W. Holliday CEO Emeritus (2006-2025) @ Meridian Project Timeline Project summary Meridian Diplomacy Forum on Japan | June 2018 Number of Attendees: 184 Regions: East Asia and Pacific Countries: Japan , United States Impact Areas: Science and Technology , Sports Diplomacy , Sports and Cultural Diplomacy , Foreign Policy , Public Diplomacy , Business and Trade , Security and Defense Program Areas: Diplomatic Engagement , Sports and Culture Partners: Diplomatic Corps , Private Sector See Program Page .