FEATURE INTERVIEW
Tensions on Korean Peninsula
David Satterwhite, Executive Director of Fulbright Program

What kinds of tensions is Korean Peninsula facing right now? How to reduce the tensions? Is the cold war really over in Korean Peninsula? In this segment of interview, Dr. David Satterwhite shares with us his insight of the root causes of the tensions by looking back the history and warfare of Korean Peninsula back to the June of 1950. Dr. David Satterwhite concludes that military deterrence does no help rather than tighten the tensions since the issues are high complicated and sensitive. Tune in to find out more in this iTV-Asia Japan program.

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION AND HOST

Politics & Economics

Take an inside look at topics surrounding market access in Japan. Familiarity with Japanese government regulations and the changing landscape of Japan business allow for light to be shed on important questions. To whom is the Japan market willing to open for favorably, and how easy will it really be for international traders to establish its Japan connections?

Dr. David Satterwhite

Executive Director,
Fulbright Program

Host Bio

PROGRAM GUESTS

Tensions on Korean Peninsula

David Satterwhite,
Executive Director of Fulbright Program

Dr Satterwhite is the Executive Director of The Japan-United States Educational Commission otherwise known as the Fulbright Program. Prior to his current position, he was overseeing Economist...
Educational Trends

David Satterwhite,
Executive Director of Fulbright Program

Dr. Satterwhite is the Executive Director of The Japan-United States Educational Commission otherwise known as the Fulbright Program. Prior to his current position, he was overseeing Economist...
The Hon. Takako Ebata

Member of the House of Representatives,
The Democratic Party of Japan

As a Fulbright graduate student, Ms. Ebata studied Business Management and Administration at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Sloan School. She is currently a Project Associate...
David Satterwhite

Executive Director,
Fulbright Program

Dr Satterwhite is the Executive Director of The Japan-United States Educational Commission otherwise known as the Fulbright Program. Prior to his current position, he was overseeing Economist...
Professor Jeff Kingston

Director of Asian Studies,
Temple University

Professor Jeff Kingston teaches courses on modern Japanese history; contemporary Japan; Japan's relations with Asia; conflict and reconciliation, world history and modern Southeast Asia. He is...
Japan's Global Policy

David Satterwhite,
Executive Director of Fulbright Program

In this segment of the interview, Satterwhite shares with us his take on Japan’s improvement of their relationship with neightbours and look at different dimensions of Japan’s foreign policy on the...
Changes in Japanese Politics

David Satterwhite,
Executive Director of Fulbright Program

David Satterwhite reflects with us about the current political situation in Japan. He steps back and looks not only at how Democratic Party came to power, but also the difficulties that have in...
Study abroad participation sees sharp decline in Japan

Executive Director,
Fulbright Program

There has been a fairly steady and sharp decline in the number of Japanese students who join higher education abroad, particularly to the United State. Dr. Satterwhite joins us today to disclose to...
Obama's Asia Trip

Executive Director,
Fulbright Program

As the first Asian focused president, President Obama’s visiting to Asia is a significant and successful event. Dr. Satterwhite today shares with us his vision on the whole trip.
The Relationship between U.S.A & Japan

Executive Director
Fulbright Program

2010 is a significant year for both United States and Japan, as they are celebrating their 50th year’s relationship anniversary this year. Today Dr. Satterwhite reveals his thoughts on the...
The New Political Landscape of Japan

Executive Director,
Fulbright Program

Dr. David Satterwhite, Executive Director of the Fullbright program, today shares his thoughts with us about the changes in Japan’s political landscape. How did the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)...
Barack Obama makes first presidential visit to Japan!

Executive Director,
Fulbright Program

U.S. President Barack Obama makes his first presidential visit to Japan on 13 November 2009. Two days prior to Obama’s visit, Dr. David Satterwhite, Executive Director of the Fullbright Program,...
Dr. David Satterwhite

Executive Director,
Fulbright Program

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is one of the longest reigning prime ministers in Japan's post war history. But what will his legacy be? As a reformer who came up through the ranks of the LDP, he...
Robert Feldman

Chief Economist & Co-Director of Japan Research,
Morgan Stanley Japan Securities Co., Ltd.

Title: The Final Legacy of Junichiro Koizumi Junichiro Koizumi's term as Japanese prime minister is now over and his likely successor is Shinzo Abe, who has just been elected as President of the...
Yoshimasa Hayashi

Member of the House of Councillors of Japan

Title: The Final Legacy of Junichiro Koizumi   Junichiro Koizumi's term as Japanese prime minister is now over and his likely successor is Shinzo Abe, who has just been elected as President of...
Glen Fukushima

Co-President NCR Japan

Glen Fukushima is Co-President of NCR Japan and is a member of its board of directors. His responsibilities include leading NRC Japan's financial solutions business as well as overseeing the...

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