JUMP newsletter: Washington, D.C. panel event highlights security in Northeast Asia 🎌

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Security in Northeast Asia in focus at National War College panel event

On November 16, 2017, JUMP sponsored a panel discussion and reception at the National War College in Washington, D.C. on “Persistent Challenges for the Northeast Asia Region: Japan, China, the Korean Peninsula, and U.S. Perspectives.”

The event brought together experts on Japan, China, and the Korean peninsula for an engaging discussion on the U.S.-Japan alliance, China’s strategic priorities in the Asia-Pacific, and the continued threat from North Korea.

Read more about the event here.

Gallery: JUMP’s third annual panel discussion at the National War College in Washington, D.C.

On November 16, JUMP held the third annual panel discussion at the National War College, “Persistent Challenges for the Northeast Asia Region: Japan, China, the Korean Peninsula, and U.S. Perspectives.” A full gallery of photos from the event is online now! View photos here.

YCAPS and JUMP members tour the shrine of Admiral Togo

Members of JUMP and Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies visited the shrine of Admiral Togo earlier this fall. The visit also included a visit to the nearby Suikokai Club. The tour was arranged by Captain Keizo Kitagawa of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). Read more here.

Asia on Air Episode 06: Celebrating 30 years of the JET Program

The latest episode of Sasakawa USA's Asia on Air podcast celebrates 30 years of the JET program. Listen in for host Brian Graf’s discussion with accomplished guests on their experiences in Japan as JETs and how these experiences have shaped their careers and encouraged them to support U.S.-Japan relations. Learn more and listen to the episode here.

Upcoming YCAPS-JUMP event: How Japan Should Answer the DPRK Threat

Join JUMP and the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Affairs (YCAPS) on January 18, 2018 for an evening seminar by VADM Fumio Ota on Japan's changing defense posture and the threat from North Korea. Click here for more info.

JUMP Spotlight Series: Tell us your stories!

JUMP's Spotlight Series profiles U.S. service members who are serving or have served in Japan. If you're interested in sharing your experiences, e-mail our Program Officer, Brian Graf, at jump@spfusa.org .

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