The New Japan: New Global Participation Through New Diplomacy

International Roundtable

February 15, 2007, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Since Shinzo Abe became Prime Minister in September, he has pledged, along with Foreign Minister Taro Aso, to raise Japan�s global stature. Learn more.

Add Event to Outlook

Where

Chicago GSB
Gleacher Center
Room 620
450 Cityfront Plaza
Chicago, Illinois

Who

Kenji Shinoda
Consul General of Japan in Chicago

Program

6:00 pm � 6:30 pm Networking
6:30 pm � 8:00 pm Presentation
8:00 pm � 9:00 pm Drinks at The Midway Club, Fifth Floor

Registration

Register Online
Register via Email
Register by Phone: 847.310.0412

Questions

Karl Buschmann
847.310.0412

Event Details

Championing a more proactive diplomacy, the Prime Minister has made historic trips to Beijing and Seoul, is further strengthening security ties with the United States, and is seeking to heighten Japan�s international peacekeeping cooperation with the participation of the Self-Defense Forces. What are the geopolitical implications of North Korea�s nuclear stance for Northeast Asia and trans-Pacific relations? What is the �Arc of Freedom and Prosperity� -- Japan�s new diplomatic initiative -- and its implications for Eurasia? Plan now to attend this exclusive briefing by Consul General Shinoda, a recognized authority on American, Russian, and Soviet affairs.