PROFESSIONAL LUNCHEON
Sheila A. Smith,
Senior Fellow for Japan Studies, Council on Foreign Relations

The speech and Q & A will be in English.

New Challenges In U.S.-East Asian Relations

The political and security landscape of East Asia is undergoing huge transformation. How should the new Obama administration respond?

North Korea's nuclear test and missile launches have transformed the military considerations among countries in the region, as speculation mounts that a new leader is being primed to take over from Kim Jong Il. UN Security Council sanctions, Lee Myung-bak's visit to DC and border tensions could lead to new skirmishes.

Meanwhile, Japan's upcoming election could alter the domestic and international environment. How might a new Japanese government respond to the issues it faces at home and abroad?

To help understand these changes and the role of the U.S., Dr. Sheila A. Smith of the Council on Foreign Relations will share her views on Japan, as well as the recent round of confrontation with Pyongyang, and what it means for U.S.-Japan relations and for regional security cooperation.

Smith is the Senior Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, where she directs the New Regional Security Architecture for Asia program. She has taught at the East-West Center, Boston University and universities in Kyoto and Okinawa, and has been affiliated with Keio and the University in Tokyo. She is the author of numerous publications, including books on U.S.-Japan security issues and local interests in Japanese politics.

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Sandwich Plate: Roast beef on campagne with pickles.
Hot Plate: Black rockfish (kurosoi) with sweet and sour sauce, stewed tomato, komatsuna and green salad.

Sheila A. Smith