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Wendy Sherman on Northeast Asia
Fri, February 27th, 2015
Washington, DC
Marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman reflected on U.S. engagement in Northeast Asia. Having recently returned from a trip to China, South Korea, and Japan, she spoke about the post-war era and how the United States is rebalancing to Asia and is working with partners and allies to build a peaceful and prosperous regional order amid many challenges.
Click here for a full transcript of the Under Secretary’s remarks.
Wendy R. Sherman
Wendy R. Sherman has been under secretary of state for political affairs at the U.S. State Department since 2011.
William J. Burns
William J. Burns is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He previously served as U.S. deputy secretary of state.
Douglas H. Paal
Douglas H. Paal is vice president for studies and director of the Asia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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Event Speakers
Wendy Sherman
Wendy Sherman has been under secretary of state for political affairs at the U.S. State Department since 2011.
William J. Burns
Former Career Diplomat
A former career diplomat, William J. Burns served as director of the CIA, deputy secretary of State, and ambassador to Russia and Jordan. Burns was also president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 2015 to 2021.
Douglas H. Paal
Distinguished Fellow, Asia Program
Paal previously served as vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase International and as unofficial U.S. representative to Taiwan as director of the American Institute in Taiwan.