1/4 The US and Japan have had a security alliance for decades. But they now aim to layer a deepened technology and innovation alliance atop this enduring security and economic alliance. In important twinned essays, my #CarnegieAsia teammate @kenjikushida explores what this means. 
2/4 For one, while official Washington and Tokyo have committed to make technology collaboration a centerpiece of US-Japan relations, the critical step will be to enhance *private* sector–led innovation, not least in Silicon Valley. carnegieendowment.org/2022/03/09/how…
3/4 For another, both sides need to better understand the business and industry logic, not just high-minded strategic and political logic, of how and where the private sector creates value. This means cultivating enhanced ties between startup ecosystems. carnegieendowment.org/2022/06/07/how…
4/4 This week, Kenji will launch a major series of new research products under the title "Startup Japan." This important #CarnegieAsia series will explore Japan's innovation ecosystem, cross-national partnerships, policy environment, and Japanese models in new ways. Watch for it!
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