{"id":3631,"date":"2024-01-08T17:39:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T22:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asiapolicy.utexas.edu\/?post_type=events&p=3631"},"modified":"2024-02-01T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:05:11","slug":"us-japan-alliance-modernization-meeting-the-china-challenge","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/asiapolicy.utexas.edu\/events\/us-japan-alliance-modernization-meeting-the-china-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"US-Japan Alliance Modernization: Meeting the China Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
On Thursday, January 25th, the Asia Policy Program and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA<\/a> hosted a panel event on the US-Japan Alliance. Attendees heard from experts on the progress of US-Japan alliance modernization initiatives, the view from Tokyo and Washington, and what we should look for in upcoming elections throughout the region. The Asia Policy Program is a joint effort of the\u00a0Clements Center for National Security<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Strauss Center for International Security and Law<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taiwan\u2019s January presidential election is an important milestone in an evolving geopolitical shift in East Asia characterized by a growing Chinese regional military advantage, increased Chinese military and economic coercion vis-\u00e0-vis Taiwan and other neighbors, and simmering confrontation between China and the United States who see each other as primary strategic competitors. US strategy leans heavily on allies in East Asia, particularly Japan, through initiatives that aim to bolster allied military cooperation and coordinate economic security policies related to supply chains, export controls, and other measures that are important to a vibrant and international technology hub like Austin, TX. How should we assess the progress of this US-Japan alliance modernization initiative, how is it viewed in Washington, Texas, and Tokyo, and what should we look for in 2024 given the Taiwan election results and later elections in the US and Japan? Our panel will feature experts on these issues to provide their views and engage in discussion with the audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can view photos from the event here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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