Koizumi's Gamble and its Consequences Japan's September 11th general election is of historic importance. Professor Gerald Curtis, Burgess Professor of Political Science, Columbia University, was in Japan to observe the election and its aftermath, will analyze the election, its consequences for domestic and foreign policy, and its implications for the long term evolution of Japanese politics.
Event to be held at Feldberg Lecture Hall, 1125 Amsterdam Avenue.
This event is moderated by David Weinstein, Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy, and the discussant is Hugh Patrick, Director, Center on Japanese Economy and Business, Columbia Business School. Co-sponsored by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University.