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U.S. Alliances in Northeast Asia

Strong Partners with Deep Divisions

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  • Sheila A. SmithCFR Expert
    John E. Merow Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Studies

In her testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Sheila A. Smith discusses the strategic importance of the United States‘ relationship with Japan and South Korea and how President Barack Obama can promote the importance of both bilateral and trilateral relations.