Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
VISIONA stable, peaceful, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
MISSION
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA) is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to deepening theunderstanding of and strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Japan for the benefit of a free and open
international community. Its activities mainly focus on security and diplomacy, through exchanges, dialogue, analysis,publications, and networking.
SASAKAWA USA PROGRAMMING
Sasakawa USA focuses on 4 areas of programming, Policy Engagement & Research, Grassroots Outreach & Exchange,Congressional Outreach, and the U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative. Each area of programming consists of various
activities, with focus placed on high-level, thought-provoking engagement.
1) Policy Engagement & Research
Sasakawa USA’s programming in the arena of policy engagement and research covers topics from critical U.S.-Japansecurity alliance issues to Japanese domestic politics. Commentary & Analysis showcases papers authored by distinguishedleaders such as Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki and Dr. Joseph S. Nye, Jr., while the Pacific Islands and Maritime Domain Awareness
Program aims to make policy recommendations to the U.S. and Japan on MDA and related issues vis-à-vis the Freely
Associated States. In addition, Sasakawa USA hosts Diet members from Japan to engage with Washington through theU.S.-Japan Integrated Security Dialogue, holds monthly Policy Briefings, and provides frequent analysis on the current
political situation in Japan through Japan Political Pulse.
2) Grassroots Outreach & Exchange
Through delegation trips to Japan, networking, and dialogue, Sasakawa USA strives to deepen the understanding of andstrengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Japan through distinct grassroots initiatives. High-level dialogue andnetworking programs, such as the Japan-U.S. Military Program (JUMP) and collaboration with USJETAA engage American’s
who have served in Japan. Sasakawa USA Emerging Experts Delegation (SEED) brings next-generation U.S. policy experts
and thought leaders to Tokyo to meet with Japanese policymakers and experts who work in their field. And the Sasakawa
USA Women’s Advancement Network (SWAN) brings together women who contribute to the U.S.-Japan relationship toconnect, engage, and network.
3) Congressional Engagement
Sasakawa USA believes engaging members of Congress in U.S.-Japan alliance issues and exchanges is critical to deepening
understanding and strengthening cooperation between the two nations. To that end, Sasakawa USA partners with the U.S.
Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC) and the East-West Center Washington in distinct legislative
programming. A premier program supported by Sasakawa USA is FMC’s Annual Congressional Member Study Tour, whichtakes a delegation of current members of Congress to Japan to meet and connect with top leaders in government, industry,and academia. A private meeting with the Prime Minister is always a highlight of the trip. In partnership with the EastWest Center of Washington, the Congressional Program on U.S.-Japan Relations and the Indo-Pacific engages
congressional staff in a certificate program to deepen their understanding of the role of the U.S.-Japan alliance within theIndo-Pacific and beyond.

4) U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative
The U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative, launched in 2021, is a forum for bilateral dialogue, networking, and thedevelopment of joint recommendations involving a wide range of policy and technical specialists, in and out of government,
to stimulate new alliance connections across foreign, security, and technology policy areas. The purpose is to help improve
the alliance and how it serves shared interests, preparing it for new challenges.
SASAKAWA USA ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PROJECTS
ADM. Philip S. Davidson, 25th Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command
Dr. Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor, Emeritus
The Hon. Randall G. Schriver, Chairman, Project 2049 InstituteAmb. Kurt Tong, Managing Partner, The Asia Group
Amb. Melanne Verveer, Director, Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security

ADM. Philip S. Davidson

Dr. Joseph S. Nye, Jr. The Hon. Randall G. SchriverAmb. Kurt Tong

Amb. Melanne Verveer

SASAKAWA USA FELLOWS
LtGen Wallace “Chip” Gregson, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs
LtGen Lawrence “Larry” Nicholson, former Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Japan
Mr. Torkel Patterson, Director, Central Japan Railway Company
Dr. Haruka Sakamoto, Associate Professor, Department of International Health and Tropical Diseases, Tokyo Women’s
Medical University
Dr. Peter S. Watson, President and CEO, Dwight Group, LLC
Amb. James Zumwalt, former U.S. Ambassador, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau

LtGen Wallace“Chip” Gregson

LtGen Lawrence“Larry” Nicholson

Mr. Torkel
Patterson

Dr. Peter S.
WatsonAmb. James
Zumwalt

Dr. Haruka
Sakamoto

SASAKAWA USA LEADERSHIP
Dr. Satohiro Akimoto, Chairman and President
Mr. James Schoff, Senior Director, U.S.-Japan NEXT Alliance Initiative
Ms. Shanti Shoji, Director of Programs
Ms. Misa Imanaka-Miller, Director of Administration
CONTACTMs. Shanti Shoji, Director of Programs

sshoji@spfusa.org
September 2023

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