Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on the New Japan, Contending With China, and Biden’s Calm
Feb 8, 2024
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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.
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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Rahm Emanuel is the ultimate political insider: He’s worked closely with three presidents, he’s been mayor of the nation’s third largest city (Chicago), and he’s now “redefining” diplomacy as ambassador to Japan. Kara talks to Rahm about the “new” Japan he sees emerging today, the importance of strong Asia-Pacific collaboration to counter China, his thoughts on a probable Biden-Trump rematch in November, and whether or not Taylor Swift will make it back from Tokyo in time for the Superbowl.
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