G1 Silicon Valley 2026 - Navigating a Strategic Roadmap for the US Japan Alliance

Global instability and the rise of economic statecraft have elevated the US-Japan relationship to a critical point. This session examines the shift toward "de-risking" and the role of the alliance in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. A defining factor in this strategic roadmap is the unique, positive rapport between Prime Minister Takaichi and President Trump, which distinguishes the US-Japan bond from other bilateral ties. Beyond defense, we explore how this exceptional alignment serves as a stabilizing force in a fractured world. How should leaders coordinate to ensure the alliance remains the cornerstone of global economic security? G1 Silicon Valley 2026 Session held at Half Moon Bay, California on April 16, 2026. » https://g1.org/g1silicon/ Navigating a Strategic Roadmap for the US Japan Alliance Panelists: » Suzanne Basalla (Partner, Geodesic Capital) » Mark R. Kennedy (Director, Development Research Institute New York University President Emeritus, University of Colorado) » Taro Kono (MP, Member of House of Representatives) » Matthew Spence (Global Head of Venture Capital Banking, Managing Director, Technology Investment Banking, Barclays) Moderator:  » Kenji Kushida (Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) --- Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZL2KUM_rQ8 ---