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Status Quo Kills RelationsThe status quo kills relations and regime popularity The Daily Yomiuri (Tokyo), 6/20 (6/20/10, The Daily Yomiuri (Tokyo), “Talks Needed to Boost Japan-US Alliance”, http://www.lexisnexis.com.proxy.lib.umich.edu/us/lnacademic/results/docview/docview.do?docLinkInd=true&risb=21_T9604571746&format=GNBFI&sort=BOOLEAN&startDocNo=1&resultsUrlKey=29_T9604571749&cisb=22_T9604571748&treeMax=true&treeWidth=0&csi=145202&docNo=1) South Korea and Southeast Asian nations were now seriously concerned about the deterioration in the Japan-U.S. relationship caused by former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's poor diplomacy--evidence that other Asian nations also perceive the Japan-U.S. alliance as a public asset. Ironically, Hatoyama's words and deeds, which could have been interpreted as distancing Japan from the United States gave many people a good opportunity to reconsider the Japan-U.S. relationship. It is vital for us to think about how to deepen and develop the Japan-U.S. alliance based on history and past developments in the relationship between the two countries. The issue of relocating functions of the U.S. Marine Corp's Futenma Air Station is the first thing that needs to be worked on. In doing so, the administration of Prime Minister Naoto Kan needs to realize not only that the relocation plan returned to the original plan--building alternative facilities near the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture--but also that the situation has become much worse, as many Okinawans have turned against the plan. First of all, the government should properly implement the Japan-U.S. agreement reached late last month, which says the location of the alternative facilities and the method for building runways will be decided by the end of August. It also is important to patch up strained relationships with Okinawa Prefecture and the Nago city government, and make tenacious efforts to seek acceptance of the plan Withdraw K2 Power BalanceWithdrawal of Troops Key to Maintaining Balance of Power in Asia Talmadge 6/22 staff writer for the Associated Press [6/22/10 Eric, AP, US-Japan security pact turns 50, faces new strains, http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5islkPj_84APsquFWNdqr2kuTwDQwD9GG68080; WBTR] Uncertainty over a Marine base and plans to move thousands of U.S. troops to Guam are straining a post-World War II security alliance Japan and the United States set 50 years ago, but Tokyo's new leader said Tuesday he stands behind the pact. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said he sees the arrangement as a crucial means of maintaining the balance of power in Asia, where the economic and military rise of China is looming large, and vowed to stand behind it despite recent disputes with Washington. "Keeping our alliance with the United States contributes to peace in the region," Kan said in a televised question-and-answer session with other party leaders. "Stability helps the U.S.-Japan relationship, and that between China and Japan and, in turn, China and the United States. AT: Change in US-JPN Relationship Bad(___) Change in US-Japan Relation Inevitable Auslin 4/15 Resident Scholar at the AEI [4/15/10, Speech by Michael, Institute for Public Policy Research Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, American Enterprise , Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, http://www.aei.org/speech/100137;WBTR] This past January, Washington and Tokyo observed the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, one of the most successful bilateral agreements in recent history. Yet the past seven months of the U.S.-Japan relationship have been consumed with a growing disagreement over whether Japan will fulfill the provisions of a 2006 agreement to relocate Marine Corps Air Station Futenma from its current crowded urban location to a more remote setting on the northern part of the island. Given that the state of U.S.-Japan relations concerns not only the economic relations between the world's two largest economies, but directly influences the larger strategic position of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, any substantive change in the U.S.-Japan alliance or in the political relationship that undergirds it could have unanticipated effects that might increase uncertainty and potentially engender instability in this most dynamic region. All political relationships change, and that between Japan and the United States is no exception. Policymakers on both sides of the Pacific have continually adjusted the alliance to reflect national interests, capabilities, and perceptions of the strengths of each other. The strategic realities of maintaining a forward-based U.S. presence in the western Pacific have been intimately tied to the domestic political policies of administrations in Tokyo and Washington for the past half-century. Yet today, new governments in both countries have policies that seem, on the surface, to indicate goals different from their predecessors, thus raising anxieties in both capitals. AT: US-JPN Relations End(___) US-Japan Relations WILL Continue- Both Support Democratic Movements Auslin 4/15 Resident Scholar at the AEI [4/15/10, Speech by Michael, Institute for Public Policy Research Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, American Enterprise , Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, http://www.aei.org/speech/100137;WBTR] Despite this litany of problems both real and perceived, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and the broader relationship it embodies, remains the keystone of U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific region. There is little doubt that America and Japan share certain core values that tie us together, including a belief in democracy, the rule of law, and civil and individual rights, among others, which should properly inform and inspire our policies abroad. Our commitment to these values has translated into policies to support other nations in Asia and around the world that are trying to democratize and liberalize their societies. Today, Asia remains in the midst of a struggle over liberalization, as witnessed by the current tragic unrest in Thailand, and the willingness of both Tokyo and Washington to support democratic movements will remain important in the coming decades. Indeed, I believe a political goal of our alliance with Japan must be a further promotion of "fundamental values such as basic human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in the international community," as expressed in the 2005 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee Joint Statement. To that end, Japan and the United States should take the lead in hosting democracy summits in Asia, designed to bring together liberal politicians, grass roots activists, and other civil society leaders, to discuss the democratic experiment and provide support for those nations bravely moving along the path of greater freedom and openness. (___) US-Japan Relations WILL Continue- Economic Partnership Auslin 4/15 Resident Scholar at the AEI [4/15/10, Speech by Michael, Institute for Public Policy Research Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, American Enterprise , Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, http://www.aei.org/speech/100137;WBTR] Yet when our alliance was signed in 1960, it was titled the "Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security." Cooperation took precedence in the eyes of American and Japanese, and that should serve as our guidepost for the future as we contemplate how Japan and America can work together in economic and social spheres. Our common activities are undertaken to promote not just stability, but also well-being, as delineated in Article II of the Treaty. Economically, of course, we are increasingly intertwined. Our bilateral trade last year was worth over $132 billion, making Japan our fourth largest trading partner even despite a fall of nearly $80 billion in trade from 2008. Japanese companies in 49 states employ approximately 600,000 Americans in high-paying, skilled jobs. Japan is also the world's largest purchaser of U.S. Treasuries, currently holding over $768 billion worth, more than China's official portfolio of $755 billion in American securities. America's continuing economic recovery is dependent in part on Japan's willingness to continue to employ Americans and buy our debt, and as both countries seek to balance their export and import sectors, openness to trade is of vital importance, as are trade policies designed to reduce barriers. Here, both countries need to focus more attention on job growth and trade opportunities, helping with retraining programs and promoting entrepreneurship by reducing bureaucratic impediments. (___) US-Japan Relations WILL Continue- Scientific & Tech Leadership Auslin 4/15 Resident Scholar at the AEI [4/15/10, Speech by Michael, Institute for Public Policy Research Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, American Enterprise , Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, http://www.aei.org/speech/100137;WBTR] Both our countries are leaders in scientific research and development, and bred multinational corporations that continue to change the nature of global commerce. Current Ambassador to Japan John Roos has made expanding U.S.-Japan economic cooperation, particularly in the high-tech areas he is so familiar with, a priority of his tenure. Joint research and development in energy efficient and clean energy technologies, such as smart grids and nuclear power, will benefit not merely our two economies, but can bolster our export industries and promote better practices and higher growth in developing nations. This, too, will help promote stability in Asia and around the globe, thus feeding directly into the security responsibilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Japan has Committed itself to Permanente US Alliance Daniel ‘10 Department of Defense [Lisa, March 5/18,American Forces Press Service, http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=58392}, The Japanese government “has made clear its commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as to principles of transparency and accountability in a vibrant democracy,” he said. “By working patiently and persistently through areas of disagreement, we will ensure the continued expansion and strengthening of our relationship, even as core commitments remain unshaken.” Directory: files files -> Answer True False 2 points Question 2 files -> Integer programming and game theory files -> 4 Integer Programming files -> Bpa vehicle Window Repair Scenario #1 task: Procure vehicle window relacement. 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