U.S. Midterm Elections: Key Takeaways & Impact on U.S.-Japan Relations

U.S. Midterm Elections: Key Takeaways & Impact on U.S.-Japan Relations

The U.S. midterm elections on November 8 will determine which political party will control Congress and shape the second half of Joe Biden’s term as president. COVID, inflation and growing fears of recession are only some of the factors expected to impact the way Americans vote. How will the outcome affect President Biden and his agenda for the next two years? Should we anticipate significant changes in the foreign policy landscape, particularly in U.S.-Japan relations? Our speakers discuss the midterm election results, what this means for President Biden, and the impact on bilateral relations between the United States and Japan.

Speakers
Mieko Nakabayashi, Ph.D., Professor, Center for International Education, Waseda University; former Member of Japan’s House of Representatives; former Republican Professional Staff, Senate Committee on the Budget

Glenn Nye, President & CEO, Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress; former Member of U.S. Congress

Jacob Schlesinger, Fellow, Distinguished Careers Institute, Stanford University; Senior Correspondent, Wall Street Journal

Moderator
Joshua W. Walker, Ph.D., President & CEO, Japan Society

Agenda
6:00 - 6:30 pm - Registration
6:30 - 7:30 pm - Discussion and Q&A
7:30 - 8:00 pm - Reception

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