Adam P. Liff

🧵1/9 米国では、🇺🇸🇯🇵日米関係や日本外交を教える専門家が急速に減少しています。なぜ今、そして何が失われようとしているのか― 私の新報告書『米学界からの警鐘』（米日財団刊）で現状と提言を分析しました 未来の知日派を育てるために、今こそ行動を 👉 us-jf.org/hubfs/liff-jap… #日米関係 #日本外交

#6 台湾の国際的空間と中台の平和・安定は、長らく米国一国のみならず、多くの同盟国によって支えられてきました。今後も日本🇯🇵を筆頭に、同盟諸国の役割が不可欠であり続けることは間違いありません。 ぜひ、こちらから無料でご一読ください！ bit.ly/49ljZ52

#5 実践における柔軟性 何をもって"公式"とするか，その線がどこにあるかなどは、解釈次第です。本書では、同盟国と台湾の"非公式"な関係の深さや性質がいかに伸縮自在であるかを考察しています。その境界線を決めるのは、政治的意志なのです。

新著刊行！『U.S. Allies and the Taiwan Strait』「米同盟国と台湾海峡」🇹🇼🇺🇸🇯🇵🇰🇷🇦🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇺🇨🇦 ケンブリッジ大学出版局HPから全文PDFを #オープンアクセス （無料）でご覧いただけます bit.ly/49ljZ52 台湾海峡における米同盟国の役割について、6つの要点をご紹介します🧵(1/7) #台湾海峡

Takeaway 6: Taiwan's international space and cross-Strait peace & stability have long depended on far more than the U.S. Recent developments all-but-guarantee that will continue to be the case. Read the full book via @CambridgeUP for free here: bit.ly/49ljZ52 #Taiwan

Takeaway 5: Flexibility in Practice. "Officiality" is in the eye of the beholder. The book explores how the depth and nature of allies' "unofficial" relationships with Taiwan have been elastic, with bounds typically more contingent on political will than anything else. (6/7)

🧵I am thrilled to announce the print publication of my new book, "U.S. Allies and the Taiwan Strait" 🇹🇼@CambridgeUP! The full-text PDF is available #OpenAccess (free) here: bit.ly/49ljZ52 Below: 6 major takeaways on the vital role of U.S. allies, past & present (1/7)

🇹🇼🇯🇵🇦🇺🇰🇷🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇪🇺 Thrilled to share my new book—“U.S. ALLIES AND THE TAIWAN STRAIT”—was just published by Cambridge University Press *OPEN-ACCESS*(free PDF): cambridge.org/core/elements/… Sadly, recent developments make it far more timely than I would like. I will try to post a 🧵soon..

@cb_johnstone and @AdamPLiff highlight five key questions related to Japanese defense funding, domestic politics, spending priorities, indigenous production, and U.S.-Japan alliance cooperation Read more here: bit.ly/48MEuIH

退役軍人の日にあたり、戦時の混乱の中でも平穏な時代においても、勇敢に米国に尽くした愛国心あふれる退役軍人の方々に敬意を表します。彼らこそ、われわれを代表する最良の者たちです。

On November 3, I had the pleasure of having dinner at The Uptown Café in Bloomington, Indiana, with Dean John D. Ciorciari of the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and Professor Adam P. Liff, founding Director of the 21st Century Japan Politics & Society Initiative at Indiana University Bloomington. During our dinner, we discussed trends in U.S. political science and area studies. I learned that the field increasingly emphasizes rigorous methodological training—including quantitative and analytical approaches alongside theoretical contributions—and the importance of cultivating specialists in Japanese studies, particularly in the Midwest. Looking ahead, I look forward to continuing these conversations to build bridges between U.S. and Japan studies while fostering interdisciplinary learning, hands-on research, and global engagement.

On November 3, I had the privilege of returning to Indiana University Bloomington, 34 years after studying at IU Law School. It was a special homecoming to engage with students, faculty, and the community. I am deeply grateful to Professor Adam Liff for the invitation and for organizing the 21st Century Japan Politics & Society Initiative Special VIP Speaker Event on “U.S.–Japan Relations & Japan’s Midwest Connections.” During my presentation, I discussed the recent Japan–U.S. Summit in Tokyo and President Trump’s visit, highlighting key discussions on the alliance, security, economic cooperation, a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, and the broader international situation. The two leaders agreed to strengthen the Japan–U.S. alliance by enhancing the alliance’s deterrence and response capabilities. They also signed documents reaffirming efforts to advance the Japan–U.S. tariff agreement, promote economic growth, and deepen collaboration on critical minerals, rare earths, AI, shipbuilding, and resource supply chains. Japan remains America’s No. 1 foreign investor for six consecutive years, with $800 billion invested and nearly 1 million jobs created nationwide — including $55 billion in the Midwest. Indiana stands out with 320 Japanese companies employing 71,000 Hoosiers, including Honda, Subaru, and Toyota. Building trust through economic ties must be a two-way process. Indiana’s exports to Japan highlight this reciprocal relationship: Japan supplies $6.2 billion in imports and receives $3.3 billion in exports. Pharmaceutical exports have more than doubled in five years to $1.7 billion, and car exports surged over 1,600% to $76 million last year. Japan is also Indiana’s third-largest agricultural market, purchasing over $125 million in 2024 — including $9 million each in soybeans and corn (second-largest market for both), $100,000 in beef, and more than $77 million in pork, making Japan the top destination for Hoosier pork. Beyond economics, I reflected on the rich historical and cultural ties between Japan and Indiana — from John Ing bringing Indiana apples to Hirosaki, Aomori in 1874, to early student exchanges, and today’s vibrant educational programs. Sister City partnerships, Japanese language programs in schools and universities, and organizations like JASI continue to build lasting connections and foster collaboration at the grassroots level. It was inspiring to meet students and faculty dedicated to the next generation of leaders in Japan–U.S. relations. Programs like 21JPSI are vital for nurturing future scholars, strengthening cultural, educational, and economic bonds, and ensuring the continued growth of the enduring partnership between Japan, the Midwest, and Indiana.

On Nov. 3, I had the privilege of meeting with the outstanding faculty of IU Bloomington’s EALC Dept., including Adam P. Liff, Professor of East Asian Int’l Relations and Founding Director of the 21st Century Japan Politics & Society Initiative; Prof. Chien‑Jer Charles Lin, James & Noriko Gines Dept. Chair; Morten Oxenboell, Assoc. Prof. in Japanese Studies and Director of the East Asian Studies Center; Assoc. Prof. Jae DiBello Takeuchi, Japanese Language Program Coordinator; Asst. Prof. Hilary Holbrow; Senior Lecturer Yasuko Akiyama; and Assoc. Prof. Fumi Arakawa of the Dept. of Anthropology. I was inspired by their passion, interdisciplinary expertise, and commitment to fostering a nuanced understanding of Japan and East Asia. Learning about current trends among international students and Japanese course enrollment highlighted the growing global interest in the field. I look forward to future collaborations that advance cross‑cultural understanding, support innovative scholarship, and empower the next generation of leaders in East Asian studies.