Debates on Current Issues | Japan's Modern Direction: Trade, Economic Growth, and Regional Safety
The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles and the Los Angeles World Affairs Council are set to co-present an engaging series of panel discussions focusing on business, economy, and regional security. The event will take place on a date yet to be announced, and registration can be done by emailing [email protected].
The programme commences at 1:30 PM, with doors opening and refreshments provided. Attendees can look forward to a keynote address from Ambassador (ret) Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs at the City of Los Angeles. The event will feature two panels, with the first one starting at 2:10 PM, focusing on "Trade & Investment in the Asia Pacific."
The first panel will be moderated by Saori Katada, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Political Science and International Relations Department at the University of Southern California. Prominent speakers for this panel include Fukunari Kimura, Ph.D., Professor at the Faculty of Economics at Keio University and Chief Economist for Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), and Kristi Govella, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
The second panel, starting at 4:15 PM, will delve into "Changes in Japan's Political Economy and Foreign Policy." This panel will also feature esteemed speakers such as Harukata Takenaka, Ph.D., Professor at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo, Sheila Smith, Ph.D., Senior Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Gene Park, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director for the Global Policy Institute at Loyola Marymount University.
Michael Thies, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles, will serve as a moderator for the second panel. The event concludes with closing remarks and a reception at 5:30 PM, and full parking validation will be provided.
For those interested in attending, it is important to include name, title, and affiliation (company/school/other) in the registration email. Speaker profiles can be found on the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles Website.
Please note that, at the time of this writing, no specific details about the date, location, or additional speakers for this event have been announced. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend checking the official websites of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles or the Los Angeles World Affairs Council for press releases or event calendars closer to the event date.
We hope this information provides a helpful overview of the upcoming panel discussions and encourages you to engage in thought-provoking discussions on business, economy, and regional security with leading experts from Japan and the United States.
- During the panel discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the art of trade and finance, as the first panel will focus on "Trade & Investment in the Asia Pacific."
- The second panel, "Changes in Japan's Political Economy and Foreign Policy," will provide insights into the intersection of business and international politics.
