After World War II ended in the Pacific, the United States redrew the map of East Asia. Among other things, it decided the disposition of various island groups that Japan had controlled, some of which were also claimed by China, Russia, or Korea. Decades later, these islands remain the focus of claims on all sides that periodically flare up and threaten the peace. Alexis Dudden, professor of history at the University of Connecticut, will discuss why resolution of the islands’ status remains so intractable, the role initially played by the San Francisco Treaty, now further complicated by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the ongoing threat to regional peace. USALI non-resident affiliated scholar Peter Dutton will moderate.

Please note that the location of this event has changed to VH 201

Dr. Paul Sheard will join Professor Bruce Aronson for a discussion about Japan’s economic growth strategy and corporate governance, with a particular focus on the Takaichi Cabinet’s growth agenda, sometimes called “Sanaenomics,” and how it compares with “Abenomics.” They will also discuss how Japan’s broader strategic priorities are evolving in response to shifting domestic and global economic conditions.

Please note that the location of this event has changed to Furman Hall 212