Join us for a morning discussion on 'The Future of Global Diplomacy and the Indo-Pacific', featuring Ambassador Yamada and Dr. Kurt Campbell, moderated by Dr. Evan Medeiros, Director of the Asian Studies Program. The discussion will be followed by a reception in the President's Room outside Riggs Library, with refreshments served.

Please note: While this event is open to the public, the content of the discussion is strictly off the record. This is an in-person event only.

Speakers:
Ambassador Shigeo Yamada assumed his post as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America in December 2023. The Ambassador’s broad diplomatic assignments have led him to the realization, "The Japan-U.S. alliance is no longer just a bilateral relationship, but a global partnership." It is this conviction that informs his perspective as Japan's Ambassador to the United States.

Dr. Kurt Campbell served as the 22nd Deputy Secretary of The United States Department of State, where he played a key role in strengthening America’s diplomatic standing. He also served as the inaugural Indo-Pacific Coordinator at the National Security Council and Deputy Assistant to the President at the White House from 2021 to 2024. He has recently rejoined the Asia Group as Chairman & Co-Founder

Dr. Evan Medeiros (moderator) is the current Director of Asian Studies, Penner Family Chair in Asia Studies in the School of Foreign Service and the Cling Family Distinguished Fellow in U.S.-China Studies. He previously served for six years on the staff of the National Security Council as Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia - and then as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asia.

Please RSVP to ensure an accurate headcount. To request accommodations due to a disability, contact Laura Lee at laura.lee@georgetown.edu no later than 3/17/2025. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill all requests made after this date. Please contact Laura with any other inquiries regarding this event.

Abe Memorial Lecture: The Future of Global Diplomacy and the Indo-Pacific