International studies is 45 minutes. Defense cooperation from the United States japan and south korea. Our speaker this morning is randall shcriver. He is the assistant secretary of defense for indo pacific since early security affairs. He previously served in various u. S. Administrations as the Deputy Assistant secretary of state for east asia and Pacific Affairs and prior to his civilian service he was an activeduty Naval Intelligence officer including a deployment in support of Operation Desert Storm and desert shield. He has won numerous military and civilian awards. He is an old friend and one of the best minds that we have today in washington, d. C. And in the country on indo Pacific Affairs. Without further ado let me introduce assistant secretary shriver. [applause] mr. Schriver thank you, victor. Thank you, csis. It is always good to return here and be here but particularly when speaking of these because csis has done so much quality work on the Alliance Relationships with so
The best minds that we have today in washington dc and in the country on indo pacific affairs. Without further ado let me introduce assistant secretary shriver. [applause] mr. Schriver thank you, victor. Thank you csi s. It is always good to return here and be here but particularly when speaking of these because csi s has done so much quality on the Alliance Relationships with south korea and japan and the trilateral relationship as well. Hosting me and providing this venue and giving us the opportunity to have this discussion. This eventaware that takes place against the backdrop of rising tensions between japan and south korea. Today i would like to do a few things. Talk about the progress that we trilateraln our Security Partnerships and talk about the future possibilities and what we can accomplish to regain a spirit of trilateral cooperation. We need to be frank about the downsides and the risk should tensions continue or escalate. Start by talking about the importance and the res