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A New Defense Technology Frontier in the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Thu, May 7th, 2015
Washington, DC
In a series of bold steps that could open a new avenue of U.S.-Japan security cooperation, Japan’s government is overhauling the way it develops, procures, and exports defense equipment and technology. This effort coincides with a recent U.S. initiative to address concerns that America’s qualitative advantage in defense technology is eroding. How Japan’s entry into the global arms market will impact the security situation in East Asia depends on how Tokyo implements its new policies, as well as the allies’ ability to capitalize on this opportunity to cooperate.
Carnegie’s James L. Schoff has closely followed Japan’s new defense equipment policies and convened a study group of representatives from the private and public sectors to review the first year of their implementation. At this event, Schoff explained his findings and moderated a discussion on the potential impact of this new frontier of alliance cooperation.
James L. Schoff
James L. Schoff is a senior associate in Carnegie’s Asia Program. His research focuses on U.S.-Japanese relations and regional engagement, Japanese politics and security, and the private sector’s role in Japanese policymaking.
Masao Akiyama
Masao Akiyama is vice president and general manager of aerospace and defense systems at IHI, Inc.
Jeffrey P. Bialos
Jeffrey P. Bialos is a partner at Sutherland, Asbill, & Brennan, LLP and formerly was deputy undersecretary of defense for industrial affairs.
Jeffrey A. Bloom
Jeffrey A. Bloom is the Pacific team lead in the office of the undersecretary of defense for aquisition, technology, & logistics.
Yoichi Iida
Yoichi Iida is director of the aerospace and defense industry division at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
Kyosuke Matsumoto
Kyosuke Matsumoto is political counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC.
Carnegie India does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
Event Speakers
James L. Schoff
Former Senior Fellow, Asia Program
James L. Schoff was a senior fellow in the Carnegie Asia Program. His research focuses on U.S.-Japan relations and regional engagement, Japanese technology innovation, and regional trade and security dynamics.
Masao Akiyama
Masao Akiyama is vice president and general manager of aerospace and defense systems at IHI, Inc.
Jeffrey Bialos
Jeffrey P. Bialos is a partner at Sutherland, Asbill, & Brennan, LLP and formerly was deputy undersecretary of defense for industrial affairs.
Jeffrey Bloom
Jeffrey A. Bloom is the Pacific team lead in the office of the undersecretary of defense for aquisition, technology, & logistics.
Yoichi Iida
Yoichi Iida is director of the aerospace and defense industry division at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
Kyosuke Matsumoto
Kyosuke Matsumoto is political counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC.