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Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on the New Japan, Contending With China, and Biden’s Calm

Feb 8, 2024
49:47
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Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and ambassador to Japan, discusses the evolving US-Japan alliance, Japan's leadership in robotics, and the need for a mature approach to the US-China relationship. They also share a lighthearted exchange about Ambassador Emanuel's title and his brother's jealousy.
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  • The importance of strong Asia-Pacific collaboration to counter China in the evolving relationship between Japan and the United States.
  • The concerns and anxiety among leaders in Japan and Asia about the uncertainties surrounding the upcoming presidential election and its potential impact on international relations.

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