Sheila Smith on the Abe-Trump Summit

CFR's Sheila A. Smith joins James M. Lindsay to discuss the recent meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Trump.

April 19, 2018 — 35:30 min

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James M. Lindsay

Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair

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Episode Guests

Sheila A. Smith

John E. Merow Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Studies

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CFR's Sheila A. Smith joins James M. Lindsay to discuss the recent meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Trump.

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