SOLD OUT – Japan’s Economy & Political Landscape in the Year Ahead

Evening Panel Discussion
6:30 – 8 pm

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As Prime Minister Koizumi embarks on a second term, Japan’s economy appears to be on the mend while politically–and perhaps militarily–it prepares to play a larger role in international affairs. Join this panel of Japan-watchers for a lively discussion of Japan’s challenges in the year ahead, including the prospects for its financial markets, the outlook for Prime Minister Koizumi’s economic reforms, as well as Japan’s evolving role on the international stage, in Asia, Iraq and elsewhere.

Speakers
Victoria Melendez, Portfolio Manager, Rockefeller & Co.
Richard Katz, Editor, The Oriental Economist
Edward Lincoln, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

Presider
Cait Murphy, Senior Editor, Fortune magazine

Agenda
6:30 – 8 pm  Panel Discussion
8 – 8:30 pm  Reception

Admission: Corporate members are entitled to a designated number of free admissions to this event, based on their company’s current membership level. These reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Additional corporate registrants pay the discounted corporate member rate of $10. Non-member admission: $15.