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Ariel Ratner

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Expertise: U.S. foreign policy, communications, and digital strategy  

Where do you currently work? 
I'm Founder and CEO of Inside Revolution, a boutique brand consultancy that provides services from writing to strategic communications to digital strategy.  

How did you get involved with Sasakawa USA?
In March 2011, while working as a political appointee in the State Department, I participated in a Sasakawa-sponsored trip to Japan.

How has learning about Japan affected your work? 
Japanese creativity and aesthetics are among the most refined in the world. Whenever I can, I draw from this sense of design and use it in our own work, both in digital strategy and writing.

What is your favorite thing about Japan?
I would say that what I admire most about the country is its resiliency, which I witnessed first hand in the aftermath of the devastating Tōhoku earthquake.  

RSVP: Alumni Luncheon with Washington Post's Fred Hiatt
Date: Thursday, September 10th
Location: Zentan Restaurant
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Trivia Question
In 1960, which Japanese film was remade as The Magnificent Seven ?

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Sasakawa USA News 
On August 15th, Prime Minister Abe gave his long awaited "70th Anniversary Statement." Click here to read our Chairman's reaction to the statement.
 
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True Stories from Japan
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