The Role of the U.S.-Japanese Alliance in a New Era
An Address by Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki
Friday, October 31, 2008
At this special AEI event, Japan’s ambassador to the United States, Ichiro Fujisaki, will present his outlook on the future of U.S.-Japanese relations.  AEI president Christopher DeMuth will

Japanese Political Turmoil and the Implications for the U.S.-Japanese Alliance
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Panelists will assess the current state of Japan’s political environment, examine potential political developments, and discuss means by which to bolster the U.S.-Japanese alliance.

Beyond November: Terrorists, Rogue States, and Democracy
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
This conference will discuss what strategies the next U.S. president should employ to ensure positive outcomes.

Transatlantic Law Forum: Citizenship in Europe and the United States
AEI Legal Center for the Public Interest
Thursday, October 16 - Friday, October 17, 2008
Prominent scholars, jurists, journalists, and policymakers from Europe and the United States will discuss the concept of citizenship.

Beyond Paternalism: What Latin America Must Do for Itself
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
An expert panel moderated by AEI's Roger F. Noriega will discuss how Latin American countries must take responsibility for their future economic and political progress

Beyond Georgia: Securing America's Allies on Russia's Periphery
Monday, October 6, 2008
Panelists will discuss lessons learned from the Russo-Georgian conflict.

Trade Tsunami: Will U.S.-Japanese Trade Stay Afloat in a Global Crisis?
With a Keynote Address by Wendy Cutler, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan, Korea and APEC Affairs
Thursday, October 2, 2008
This conference will discuss the prospects for U.S.-Japanese trade in light of the world's financial restructuring.

AFRICOM and Beyond: The Future of U.S.-African Security and Defense Relations
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
AEI’s Mauro De Lorenzo and Thomas Donnelly will host two panel discussions with African security experts to discuss AFRICOM and emerging threats and challenges in Africa.