Dissemination Seminar in Africa—Global Action for Health System Strengthening

A final dissemination seminar for the Global Action for Health System Strengthening report was held in Nairobi, in collaboration with the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), on April 17–18, 2009.

East Asia Insights | A New Vision for the US-Japan Alliance

This issue discusses the partnership between Japan and the United States, which must evolve into a more inclusive and comprehensive force for peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity throughout the Asia Pacific region, and the world.

Dissemination Seminars in the United States—Global Action for Health System Strengthening

Two dissemination seminars for Global Action for Health System Strengthening were organized in Washington DC, one on March 17, 2009, that was organized in collaboration with the Center for Global Development (CGD) and which targeted experts from think tanks and US government agencies, and another on March 19, 2009, in collaboration with InterAction, which targeted representatives of humanitarian and development NGOs.

Managing China-Japan-US Relations and Strengthening Trilateral Cooperation | Honolulu Workshop

In 2007, JCIE launched a study and dialogue project aimed at developing a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of the China-Japan-US trilateral relationship. The participants met for the third and final workshop in Honolulu on March 12–13, 2009.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2009 Australian Delegation to Japan

A delegation of Australian political leaders visited Tokyo, Kobe, and Kyoto on February 28–March 6, 2009, to exchange views on the future of Australia-Japan relations and to discuss opportunities for cooperation on common challenges such as the global financial crisis and regional security.

UK-Japan 21st Century Group | 25th Conference

Twenty-eight British and Japanese leaders took part in the 25th UK-Japan 21st Century Group forum, which was held in Japan on February 19–22.

Dissemination Seminar in Asia—Global Action for Health System Strengthening

The primary goal of this seminar was to share with a broad group of global health stakeholders the outcomes of a recent report produced by an international task force of global health experts.

JCIE Publications | The Role and Challenges of Japanese NGOs in the Global Health Policymaking Process

The Waseda Institute carried out a survey of current Japanese NGO activities in global health; as a result, they were able to identify specific concerns relevant to Japanese healthcare NGOs and possible future steps towards a greater international role.

JCIE Publications | Global Action for Health System Strengthening: Policy Recommendations to the G8

This report was submitted to the Japanese and Italian governments in January 2009 for consideration for the 2009 G8 Summit agenda.

The Impact of Changing US Policy on the Emerging East Asia Community

This research project explores shifts in the US role in the region under new political leadership and what impact this will have on East Asia community building and regional cooperation in key areas where East Asia is increasingly striving to work together.