Curriculum Vitae
Robert D. Eldridge, Ph.D.
Current Primary Position(s): Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, G-7 (Government and External Affairs), and Political and Public Diplomacy Advisor, Marine Corps Installations Pacific (Okinawa, Japan) & Visiting Scholar, Institute of Law and Politics, Okinawa International University (Okinawa, Japan) & Visiting Fellow, Institute for International Policy Studies (Tokyo, Japan)
Office Address: Government and External Affairs Office (G-7), Marine Corps Installations Pacific Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan Unit 35001 FPO AP 96373-5001
Tel/fax: +81-98-970-4227/+81-98-970-9482 E-mail: [email protected]
Home address(es): Current: 2-11-7 Chatan Chatan-cho, Okinawa Prefecture, 904-0116 Japan E-mail: [email protected]
Permanent: 1-3-56 Seiwadai Higashi Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, 666-0142 Japan Tel/fax: +81-727-99-2753 E-mail: [email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCE (April 2015-present) Visiting Scholar, Institute of Okinawan Studies, Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan (April 2014-present) Visiting Fellow, Institute for International Policy Studies, Tokyo, Japan (September 2009-present) Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, and Political Affairs and Public Diplomacy Officer, Marine Corps Bases Japan (effective October 1, 2011 Marine Corps Installations Pacific), Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan (April 2009-present) Visiting Scholar, Institute of Law and Politics, Okinawa International University, Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan (April 2009-March 2011) Visiting Scholar, Institute of Okinawan Studies, Hosei University, Tokyo, Japan (September 2008-March 2009) Visiting Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University, Beppu, Japan (April 2008-March 2009) Visiting Associate Professor, Slavic Research Center, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan (April 2008-September 2009) Acting Chairman, Center for International Security Studies and Policy, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (January-March 2008) Visiting Scholar, Special Committee on the Problems of Okinawa and the Northern Territories, House of Councilors, Parliament of Japan, Tokyo (April 2007-March 2009) Visitor Scholar, Ogasawara Institute, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 1 (February 2005-March 2007) Visiting Scholar, U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College of Continuing Education, Okinawa, Japan (September 2004-August 2005) Scholar-in-Residence, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Camp Smith, Hawaii, United States (one-year working sabbatical) (April 2003-September 2009) Director, U.S.-Japan Alliance Affairs Division, Center for International Security Studies and Policy, School of International Public Policy, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan (July 2001-September 2009) Associate Professor (tenured) of International Public Systems, School of International Public Policy, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan (October 2000-June 2001) Fellow, Research Institute for Peace and Security, Tokyo, Japan (October 2000-Sept.2001) Research Associate, Institute of Asian Cultural Studies, International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan (April 1999-Sept. 2000) Fellow, Suntory Foundation, Osaka, Japan (April 1998-March 2008) Lecturer in Postwar Japanese Political and Diplomatic History, Foreign Diplomats Program, Japan Foundation Kansai Center, Osaka, Japan (April 1997-March 1999) Special Research Fellow, Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences (Nihon Gakujutsu Shinkokai), Tokyo, Japan (January-February 1997) Visiting Researcher, College of Law and Letters, University of Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan (Fall 1996) Intern, Campaign Office of Japanese House of Representative candidate, Suita City, Osaka (Worked on campaign strategy and handled international correspondence, visitors, and media relations.) (April 1996-March 1999) Teaching Assistant, Department of Law, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan (Lectured in and did administrative work for postwar Japanese history and U.S.-Japan relations classes and seminars) (February 1993-March 1996) English Language Instructor, Overseas Training Center, Osaka, Japan (English language training at large and mid-size companies for employees on management (and) likely be sent abroad for business/residence. Development of students' English skills through discussions and presentations on topics of interest such as business, economic, political, and cultural affairs) (July 1990-August 1992) English Language Instructor and International Exchange Officer, Naka-cho Board of Education, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan (Worked as assistant English teacher responsible for elementary school and middle school level students. Responsible for planning and implementation of projects for internationalization, such as town guidebook and establishment of sister-city relations with Middletown, California) (August 1989-January 1990) Intern, Lafayette Publications, Europe-1992, Washington, D.C., United States (Worked as assistant editor for biweekly trade magazine. Responsible for editing research, interviewing (senators, embassy officials, trade representatives), writing, and general office-related work. Also participated in 4-month State Department seminar as part of internship) (July 1989-July 1990) Volunteer/Paid Staff, International Society for Human Rights, USA head office, Toms River, New Jersey, United States (Worked first as volunteer then as paid staff in preparing newsletter, awareness campaigns, op-ed pieces, grant requests, and correspondence with State Department, United Nations, and other officials. Opened Washington, D.C., liaison office in Fall 1989 and organized lectures on human rights situation in Soviet Union and Eastern Europe)
EDUCATION (April 1996-March 1999) Graduate School of Law, Kobe University (Kobe, Japan) Ph.D., Political Science (Japanese Political and Diplomatic History) (April 1994-March 1996) Graduate School of Law, Kobe University (Kobe, Japan) M.A., Political Science (Japanese Political and Diplomatic History) (October 1992-March 1994) Intensive Japanese Language Course, Institute of Foreign Studies (Osaka, Japan) Advanced Language Proficiency Certificate (Nihongo Noryoku Shiken Ikkyu)
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 2 (September 1986-May 1990) Lynchburg College of Virginia, (Lynchburg, VA, USA) Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude with High Departmental Honors in International Relations (Fall 1989) The Washington Center for Academic Internships (Washington, D.C., USA) U.S. State Department Seminar--Problems Facing U.S. Diplomacy; Europe-1992 (Lafayette Publications) political/trade desk, editorial internship (Certificate of Completion, High Honors) (Spring 1989) L’Universite Americaine a Paris, French/European Community Studies (One-semester study abroad, Paris, France)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS Special Prize, Global Voices from Japan Essay Contest, 2013 Moments of Excellence Award, Marine Corps Community Services, 2013 8th Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro Award, 2012 Stuart Bernath Lecture Prize Nominee, Society for the Historians of American Foreign Relations, 2009 Lynchburg College Carey Brewer Alumni Award, 2005 Osaka University Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2003 25th Annual Suntory Academic Prize for History, 2003 15th Annual Asia-Pacific Prize (Mainichi Shimbun), 2003 Yomiuri New Opinion Leader of the Year Award (Yomiuri Rondan Shinjinsho), 1999 Contributor to Encyclopedia of Modern Asia, winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Noryoku Shiken), Highest Grade Hyogo Prefecture Board of Education Video Production Award Lynchburg College Dean's List (Cum Laude, with High Departmental Honors) Outstanding College Students of America Campus Leadership Award Gold Key Honor Society Blue Key Honor Society Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Lynchburg College History Department Thesis Award, 1986 New Jersey Young Citizens Award, 1986
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS Suntory 2014 Social Humanities Group Research Project Grant Project Director, 2014-2015 Suntory 2013 Social Humanities Group Research Project Grant Project Director, 2013-2014 Center for Global Partnership, Japan Foundation, Use of U.S. Military in Natural Disasters in Japan Group Research Project Participant, 2012-2014 Suntory Overseas Publishing Grant, 2012 Suntory Overseas Publishing Grant, 2010 United States-Japan Foundation, U.S.-Asia Policy Studies Group Research Project Participant, 2008-2009 Suntory 2008 Social Humanities Group Research Project Grant Project Director, 2008-2009 Center for Global Partnership Group Research Project Participant, 2005-2008 Suntory 2007 Social Humanities Group Research Project Grant Project Participant, 2007-2008 Suntory Overseas Publishing Grant, 2007 Mitsubishi Foundation History Grant Recipient, 2006-2007 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Travel Grant Recipient, 2006 U.S.-Japan Relations Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education and Science) Grant Project Director, 2006-2007 Suntory 2003 Social Humanities Group Research Project Grant Project Director, 2003-2004 Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education and Science) Grant Project Director, 2002-2004 Center for Global Partnership Group Research Project Participant, 2002-2004 Ogasawara History Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education and Science) Grant Co-Recipient, 2001-2003 United States-Japan Foundation, U.S.-Japan Policy Studies Grant Project Director, 2000-2002
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 3 Northeast Asia Council of the Association of Asian Studies Grant Recipient, 2000-2001 John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Travel Grant Recipient, 2000 Eisenhower World Affairs Institute Presidential Library Travel Grant Recipient, 1999 Suntory Foundation Fellowship Recipient, 1999-2000 Japan Society for the Promotion of Sciences Fellowship Recipient, 1997-1999 Matsushita International Foundation Research Fellowship Recipient, 1997-1998
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Political Science Association Asiatic Society of Japan (Council Member, 2000- ) Association for Asian Studies H-US-JAPAN Network (Founding Associate Editor, 1999) International House of Japan International Public Policy Association (Council Member, 2001-2009) International Society for Political Psychology International Studies Association Japan-America Society of Hawaii Japan-America Society of Osaka Japan Association of International Relations (Book Review Committee Member, 2004-2005) Japan Association for International Security Japan Political Science Association Japanese Society of Western History (Editorial Board Member for its journal, Seiyoshigaku, Studies in Western History, 2005-2009) Kansai Forum for Intellectual Exchange Kansai International Media Forum Ogasawara Research Committee (Visiting Scholar, 2007-2009) Okinawa Peace Assistance Center (Board Member, 2006-2009) Oral History Association Pacific War Memorial Association (Board Member, 2005- ) Phi Alpha Theta Historical Honor Society Rokko Kaigi Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Organizer, 1st Annual USMC Japan Foreign Area Officer Conference in Tokyo (2012)
SERVICES TO THE PROFESSION Committee/Board Member of: (see above) Editorial Committee Member, Asia-Pacific Review Reviewer/Referee for: Asian Security, Journal of American History, Diplomatic History, International Journal of Public Opinion Research, International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, Journal of Japanese Studies, International Public Policy, Pacific Historical Review, Marine Corps University Journal Transcriber, The U.S.-Japan Program Oral History Series, National Security Archive, George Washington University Transcriber, Japan Constitution Drafting Study Group, Kobe University
COMMUNITY SERVICE Police Explorer, Captain and Troop President (Wall Township, NJ, 1982-1986) Inner city after-school tutor (Lynchburg, Virginia, 1986-1987) Habitat for Humanity volunteer (Lynchburg, Virginia, 1990) Soccer coach, middle school boys team, and elementary school girls team (Naka-cho, Japan, 1990-1992) Volunteer Coordinator, Kobe-Awaji Great Earthquake (Kobe, Japan, 1995) Itami City International Committee (Itami, Japan, 1998) English as a second language instructor (volunteer) and program creator for physically and mentally challenged adults (Itami, Japan, 1999) Hyogo Prefecture International Residents Monitor (Kawanishi City, Japan, 2001-2002) United Nations University, Kobe-Awaji Global Seminar Organizing Committee (Kobe City, Japan, 2001-2009) Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Applicant Interviewer, Japanese Consulate (Honolulu,
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 4 Hawaii, USA, 2005) Foreign Ministry of Japan, U.S. Military Officers in Japan Training Program Lecturer (Tokyo, Japan, 2004) Host, Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, High School Program, Summer Study Tour to Asia (Osaka, Japan, 2006) Wall High School, Class of 1986, Reunion Organizer (2006) Osaka City Internationalization Advisor (Osaka City, Japan, 2006-2007) Suita City Future Planning Advisor (Suita City, Japan, 2007-2009) Mino City Future Planning Advisor (Mino City, Japan, 2007-2009) Opinion Leader, Middle Army Headquarters, Japanese Self Defense Forces (Itami City, Japan, April 2007-March 2009, April 2009- March 2011) English Instructor, Amateur Radio International Space Station (February-March 2009) Project Evaluator, Obuchi Fellowship (East-West Center), Japan Foundation (April 2009-March 2010) Presenter and Coordinator, College Night, Okinawa, 2010-2014 Assistant Soccer Coach, Okinawa Diplomats Youth Futbol Club 10A Team, Okinawa, Japan (January-June 2011) Advisor, American Wives Welfare Association, Okinawa, Japan (August 2010-July 2011) Committee Chairman, Pack 1, Cub Scouts, Okinawa District, Far East Council, Okinawa, Japan (April 2011-September 2012) Assistant Den Leader, Den 2, Cub Scouts, Pack 1, Okinawa District, Far East Council, Okinawa, Japan (April 2011-September 2012) Den Leader, Den 2, Cub Scouts, Pack 1, Okinawa District, Far East Council, Okinawa, Japan (April 2011-September 2012) Head Soccer Coach, Okinawa Diplomats Youth Futbol Club 10A Team, Okinawa, Japan (August 2011-December 2011) Head Soccer Coach, Okinawa Diplomats Youth Futbol Club Academy, Okinawa, Japan (August 2014-December 2014) Soccer Referee, Ryukyu International Soccer Association, Okinawa, Japan (August 2011- ) Leading Advisor, Fuji no Kuni (Shizuoka Prefecture Governor’s Advisory Council, 2012- ) Fence Clean Project (March 2013- ) Judge, National History Day, Okinawa District, 2013 School Advisory Committee (Lester Middle School, Okinawa District, 2013-2014) Fundraising Co-Chair, Lester Middle School Booster Club, 2013-2014 Member, Lester Middle School Booster Club, 2013-2014 Instructor Aide, Astronomy Night, Lester Middle School, 2013
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING United States Agency for International Development Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (June 2012) United States Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Management Service, United States Marine Corps, & Joint Knowledge Online U.S. Constitution Training Civilian Cyber Awareness Training Department of Defense Information Assurance Awareness Lethal Keystrokes United States Marine Corps Personally Identifiable Information Training Government Ethics Department of Navy Records Management: Everyone’s Responsibility Manage to Payroll Internal Control Review Joint Terrorism, Level 1 Combat Trafficking in Persons Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention Interagency Course (Department of State 101) Human Rights Awareness Education Joint Staff Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Continuous Process Improvement) Principles of Project Management
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 5 iSuccess National Security Personnel System (NSPS 101) National Security Personnel System (Pay Pools, Performance, and You) Federal Emergency Management Agency Training Incident Command System (ICS 100) An Introduction to Exercises (IS-120.a) Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP, EM-102) Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) Advanced ICS Command and General Staff—Complex Incidents (ICS-400) American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer AED Essentials Preventing Disease Transmission Lifeguard Training and First Aid Waterfront Lifeguarding United States Naval Hospital Okinawa Food Safety for Temporary Events Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Training Basic Leader Training—Scoutmaster Specific Leader Position Specific—Pack Committee Chairman Leader Position Specific—Webelos Leader Safety Afloat Physical Wellness Safe Swim Defense This is Scouting Pack Committee Fast Start Staffing the District Committee Climb On Safely Trek Safely Weather Hazards Marine Corps Community Services Positive Parent Program Conflict Resolution 101 United States Soccer Federation Referee, Grade 8 Scuba Training International International Scuba Diver Kadena Marina and Aquatics Jet Ski Safety and Certification Power Boat Safety Course
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE WORK Advisory Board Committee (2001-2004) Curriculum Committee (2002-2004) Student Satisfaction and Evaluation Survey Sub-Committee Leader (2008) Association for International Public Policy Studies Committee (2002-2009) International Public Policy Studies Journal Editorial Committee (2002-2009) International Public Policy Textbook Creation Committee (2006-2008) International Security Studies Textbook Creation Committee Leader (2008-2009) International Students Affairs Committee (2002-2009) Admissions Committee (2002-2004) Future Planning Committee (2002-2004) External Relations Committee (2003-2009) International Public Policy Lecture Series Committee (2002-2009) Student Affairs Committee (2005-2009) International Students Advisor (2002-2009) Vice President’s Future Vision Commission (2004)
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CLASSES and COURSES TAUGHT Undergraduate Japanese Security (2008-2009) International Politics and Society (2001-2007) Japanese Foreign Policy (2001-2008) Seminar on International Relations (2005) Japan in the World (2006, 2009)
Graduate School Alliance Management (2008) Great Thinkers Seminar (2006-2008) Case Studies, guest lecture (2006-2007) Postwar Japanese Political and Diplomatic History (2001-2009) U.S.-Japan Relations (2001-2009) Foreign Policy Making (2002-2008) Diplomacy (2003-2009) Thinking About the Okinawa Problem (2002) Taking Leadership Seriously (2002-2006, Team-taught with Senator Nancy Kassebaum Baker in 2002, and with Prof. Toshiya Hoshino in 2003) Comprehensive Security (2002-2009, Endowed Lecture Series with Yomiuri Shimbun Company) Seminar on International Relations (2005) Workshop on International Security (2001-2009, Team-taught with Osaka Provincial Liaison Office of Japanese Self-Defense Force) Academic Writing (2001-2005, 2008) Internships Workshop (2003-2009)
Executive Training and Professional Military Education Classes Modern Japanese History (1997- ) Alliance Management (2006- ) Contemporary Issues in Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy (2006- )
MASTER’S THESES AND DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED (2001-2010) A Comparison of U.S. and Japanese Ambassadors (doctoral, Japanese student, 2007) Japanese Security Policy after 9/11 (doctoral, Indian student, 2006) Civilian Control in Japan (doctoral, Japanese student, 2007) Good Governance and Role of International Donors (doctoral, Bangladeshi student, 2008) Japanese-Indian Maritime Security Cooperation (doctoral, Belgian student, exp. 2009) Japan-America Student Conference and U.S.-Japan Relations (doctoral, Japanese student, exp. 2011) Japanese Foreign Policy and the Pacific Islands (doctoral, Tongan student, exp. 2010) NATO and the U.S.-Japan Alliance (doctoral, Japanese SDF student, exp. 2010) The Lucky Dragon Incident and U.S.-Japan Relations (doctoral, American student, exp. 2011) Japan-EU Cooperation in Humanitarian Operations (doctoral, Hungarian student, exp. 2011) U.S. Bases in Japan and the U.S.-Japan Alliance (visiting doctoral candidate, French student) Caspian Sea Development and the Role of Japan and the U.S. (doctoral, Azerbaijan student, 2007) The Possibility of Unification on the Korean Peninsula (doctoral, Korean student, 2007) U.S. Ambassadors to Japan (master’s, Japanese student, 2003) U.S. Marine Corps-Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces Cooperation (non-degree, USMC Foreign Area Officer student, 2004) Missile Defense and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces (master’s, U.S. Navy Olmstead Scholar, 2005) Jointness in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (master’s, U.S. Air Force Olmstead Scholar, exp. 2009) Japan-America Student Conference and Prewar U.S.-Japan Relations (master’s, Japanese student, 2007) National Security and Local Governments (master’s, Japanese student, 2008) The Shimoda Conferences and U.S.-Japan Relations (master’s, Japanese student, 2008) The Futenma Relocation Problem (master’s, Japanese student, 2008) The Clinton Administration’s Anti-Terror Policy (master’s, Japanese student, 2008)
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 7 A History of Japan’s National Security Thinking (master’s, Belgian student, 2006) Japan’s ODA to China (master’s, Chinese student, 2006) Japan’s ODA Policy and Conditionality (visiting doctoral candidate, Korean student, 2004) The Taiwan Problem (master’s, Chinese student, 2006) The Limits of U.S. Public Diplomacy (master’s, Japanese student, exp. 2009) Threat Perceptions in U.S. Foreign Policy (master’s, Japanese student, 2008) The U.S. Republican Party Foreign Policy Platform on 1976 (master’s, Japanese student, 2003) The Growing Influence of Women in Japanese Society (visiting master’s candidate, Swedish, 2003) Japanese Power and Influence in the Asia-Pacific (master’s, St. Lucian student, exp. 2009) South Korea-North Korean Relations (master’s, Korean student, 2004) Japan’s Role in the Middle East Peace Process (master’s, Japanese student, 2007) The Making of Japan’s Anti-Terrorism Legislation (master’s, Japanese student, 2007) New Zealand’s Anti-Nuclear Policy (master’s, New Zealand student, 2006) China’s Foreign Policy after Tiananmen (master’s, Chinese student, exp. 2009) China, Japan, and the Senkakus (visiting master’s candidate, Chinese student, 2007) Legal Aspects of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty (visiting master’s candidate, American student, 2007) The Re-establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the U.S. and Vietnam (visiting master’s candidate, Vietnamese student, 2007) Vietnam-Japan Relations (visiting master’s candidate, Vietnamese student, 2004) Japan’s Anti-terrorism Policy (master’s, Japanese student, exp. 2010) Sino-Japanese Trade Relations (visiting master’s candidate, Chinese student, 2005)
CONSULTING WORK U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Department of State Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Japan Parliament, Upper House, Special Committee on Problems of Okinawa and Northern Territories Shizuoka Prefecture Center for Global Partnership Okinawa Prefectural Government Japan Foundation NHK Yomiuri Shimbun Daily Yomiuri Asahi Shimbun Japan Times Mainichi Shimbun Kyodo News Agency Sekai Nippo Ryukyu Shimpo Okinawa Times Asahi Broadcasting Ryukyu Broadcasting Kansai Terebi Terebi Osaka Los Angeles Times
PUBLICATIONS BOOKS AND BOOK CHAPTERS 1. “Referendums on U.S. Military Bases in Okinawa: Local Concerns Versus National Interests,” in Ofer Feldman, ed., Political Psychology in Japan (New York: Nova Press, 1999), pp. 149-169.
2. “San Furanshisuko Kowa Joyaku to Okinawa no Shori: ‘Senzai Shuken’ o Meguru
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 8 Yoshida-Dulles no ‘Kosho’ (The San Francisco Peace Treaty and the Disposition of Okinawa: The Yoshida-Dulles ‘Negotiations’ Over the ‘Residual Sovereignty’ Formula,” in Yomiuri Research Institute (Tokyo), ed., Yomiuri Rondan Shinjinsho Nyusen Ronbunshu (Collection of Award-winning Articles of 1999), (Tokyo: Yomiuri Shimbunsha, 1999), pp. 6-33. (Yomiuri Newspaper 1999 First Place Award Article.)
3. “Fukki Undo no Kessokuryoku ni Manabu (Learning from the Power of the Reversion Movement),” in Nankai Nichinichi Shimbunsha, ed. Sore Zore no Amamiron-50: Amami 21 Seiki e no Joso (50 Commentaries on Amami: Amami Approaching the 21st Century), (Kagoshima: Nanpo Shinsha, 2001), pp. 110-114.
4. The Origins of the Bilateral Okinawa Problem: Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations, 1945-1952 (New York: Routledge-Garland, 2001).
5. “Amami Islands,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), p. 89 (Vol. 1). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
6. “Hatoyama Ichiro,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), p. 493 (Vol. 2). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
7. “Higashikuni Naruhiko,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), p. 505 (Vol. 2). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
8. “Kishi Nobusuke,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), pp. 379-380 (Vol. 3). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
9. “Nakasone Yasuhiro,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), pp. 279-280 (Vol. 3). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
10. “Okinawa (Ryukyu Islands),” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), pp. 383-383 (Vol. 4). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
11. “San Francisco Peace Treaty,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002 forthcoming). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
12. “Sato Eisaku,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), pp. 135-36 (Vol. 5). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
13. “U.S. Military Bases-Japan,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), pp. 32-33 (Vol. 6). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
14. “United States-Japan Security Treaty,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), p. 33 (Vol. 6). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
15. “Yoshida Shigeru,” in David Levinson and Karen Christensen, et al., eds., Encyclopedia of Modern Asia (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2002), p. 197 (Vol. 6). (Winner of the ALA Outstanding Reference Source Award, 2002.)
16. “U.S. Security Strategy and US-Japan-China Relations: Stabilizer and Engager,” in Benjamin L.
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17. “Beikoku no Anzen Hosho Senryaku to Nichibei Kankei: Antei Sochi Katsu Kanyosha to Shite (U.S. Security Strategy and US-Japan-China Relations: Stabilizer and Engager),” in Benjamin L. Self and Jeffrey W. Thompson, eds., Nichibei Domei to Chugoku: Kensetuteki Anzen Hosho Kankei (An Alliance for Engagement: Building Cooperation in Security Relations with China) (Washington, D.C.: Stimson Center, 2002), pp. 119-134.
18. Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations in the 21st Century: Bilateral and Trilateral Approaches to a Sounder Okinawa Policy (Tokyo: Research Institute for Peace and Security, 2002).
19. “Ogasawara Henkan to Nichibei Kankei (The Return of Ogasawara and U.S.-Japan Relations), 1945-1968,” in Daniel Long, ed., Ogasawaragaku Koto Hajime (An Introduction to the Ogasawara Islands), (Kagoshima: Nanpo Shinsha, 2002), pp. 245-270.
20. Okinawa Mondai no Kigen: Nichibei Kankei ni Okeru Okinawa, 1945-1952 (The Origins of the Okinawa Problem: Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations), (Nagoya: Nagoya University Press, June 2003). (Winner of 15th Asia-Pacific Prize (2003) and 25th Suntory Academic Prize for History (2003).)
21. Amami Henkan to Nichibei Kankei (The Return of the Amami Islands and U.S.-Japan Relations), (Kagoshima: Nanpo Shinsha, July 2003).
22. “‘Butai Ura’ no Eiyu o Ushinatta Nihon (Japan Loses a Behind the Scenes Hero),” in Suetsugu Ichiro Sensei Okinawa Ken Dozo Jigyo Kiseikai, ed., Zuiso: Suetsugu Ichiro, Kokushi to Iwareta Otoko (Remembrances: Suetsugu Ichiro, The Man Who Was Called a Patriot), (Naha: Suetsugu Ichiro Sensei Okinawa Ken Dozo Jigyo Kiseikai, 2003), pp. 63-68.
23. “Amami Henkan to Nichibei Kankei (The Return of Amami and Japan-U.S. Relations),” in Naze shi Kyoikuiinkai ed., Amami Gunto NihonFukki 50 Shunen Kinen: Watashitachi no Kako, Genzai, Mirai (50th Anniversary of the Return of the Amami Islands to Japan: Our Past, Present, and Future), (Naze: Kyoiku Iinkai, 2003), pp. 217-239.
24. “1953 Nen no Kurisumasu Purezento: Amami Henkan to Nichibei Kankei (The 1953 Christmas Present: The Reversion of Amami and U.S.-Japan Relations),” Gaiko Forum, No. 186 (January 2004), pp. 70-74.
25. “Seijikei Ronbun Sakusei no Tehodoki (A Guide to Writing Political Science Articles),” in Yamauchi Naoto, ed., Seisaku Handbukku (The Handbook on Policy Research), (Toyonaka: Osaka School of International Public Policy, 2004), pp. 35-37.
26. “Taigai Seisaku Kettei (Foreign Policy-Making),” in Yamauchi Naoto, ed., Seisaku Handbukku (The Handbook on Policy Research), (Toyonaka: Osaka School of International Public Policy, 2004), pp. 140-146.
27. “Okinawa Henkan (The Reversion of Okinawa),” in Tanaka Akihiko and Nakanishi Hiroshi, eds., Shin Kokusai Seiji Keizai no Kiso Chishiki (An Introduction to International Politics and Economics, Rev. Ed.), (Kyoto: Yuhikaku, 2004), pp. 124-125.
28. “Okinawa Kichi Mondai (Okinawa Base Problem),” in Tanaka Akihiko and Nakanishi Hiroshi, eds., Shin Kokusai Seiji Keizai no Kiso Chishiki (An Introduction to International Politics and Economics, Rev. Ed.), (Kyoto: Yuhikaku, 2004), pp. 229-230.
29. The Return of the Amami Islands: The Reversion Movement and U.S.-Japan Relations (Lanham: Lexington Books, 2004).
30. Post-Reversion Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations: A Preliminary Survey of Local Politics and the Bases, 1972-2002 (Toyonaka: Center for International Security Studies and Policy, 2004).
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31. “Undo no Chikara ga Fukki o Nashitogeta (Movement’s Efforts were Successful in Realizing Reversion [of Amami]),” in Kyodo no Senjin ni Manabu Kanko Iinkai, ed., Kyodo no Senjin ni Manabu (Learning from Our Forefathers), (Naze: Kyodo no Senjin ni Manabu Kanko Iinkai, 2004), pp. 279-291.
32. “Kowa Joyaku ni Taisuru Okinawa no Hano no Kosatsu: Okinawa no Fukki Undo, Seito, Yoron o Chushin Ni (An Examination of Okinawan Reactions to the Peace Treaty as seen through the Okinawan Reversion Movement, Political Parties, and Public Opinion),” Gabe Masao, ed., Okinawasen to Beikoku no Okinawa Senryo ni Kansuru Sogoteki Kenkyu (A Comprehensive Study of the Battle of Okinawa and U.S. Occupation Policy for Okinawa), (Yamanashi: Yamanashi Gakuin Daigaku, 2006), pp. 209-215.
33. One Year after the Tsunami: Improving Civil-Military Relations in Humanitarian Assistance and Natural Disasters, (Osaka: Center for International Security Studies and Policy, March 2006), (co-edited with Tomoaki Murakami).
34. “Beigun Kichi no Saihen (U.S. Base Realignments),” in Nihon Kokusai Mondai Kenkyusho (Japan Institute of International Affairs), ed., G. W. Busshu Seikenki no Nichibei Gaiko Anzen Hosho Seisaku Shiryoshu: Beikokugawa Shiryo (Documents Relating to Japan-U.S. Diplomatic and Security Policy during the Administration of G. W. Bush: The U.S. Side), (Tokyo: JIIA, March 2006), pp. 102-128.
35. Secret Talks Between Tokyo and Washington: The Memoirs of Miyazawa Kiichi, 1949-1954 (translation of his Tokyo-Washinton no Mitsudan), (Lanham: Lexington Books, 2007).
36. “The Revision of the Security Treaty and Okinawa: Factional and Domestic Political Constraints on Japanese Diplomacy in the 1950s,” in Makoto Iokibe, Caroline Rose, Junko Tomaru, and John Weste, eds., Japanese Diplomacy in the 1950s: From Isolation to Integration (London: Routledge, 2008), pp. 164-180.
37. “Kokusai Kokyozai to shite no Nichibei Domei (The U.S.-Japan Alliance as an International Public Good),” in Kosaka, Akira, ed., Kokusai Kokyo Seisakugaku Nyumon (An Introduction to International Public Policy), (Toyonaka: Osaka University Press, 2008), pp. 203-229.
38. “Kiki no Naka no Nichibei Kankei: 1970 (U.S.-Japan Relations in Crisis, the 1970s),” (coauthored with Soeya Yoshihide) in Iokibe Makoto, ed., Nichibei Kankei no 150 Nen (150 Years of U.S.-Japan Relations), (Tokyo: Yuhikaku, 2008), pp. 233-260.
39. “Okinawa: Sono Seiji Landosukeepu (Okinawa, Its Political Landscape),” in Uesugi Yuji, ed., Beigun Saihen to Nichibei Anzen Hosho Kyoryoku: Domei Masatsu no Naka de Henka Suru Okinawa no Yakuwari (U.S. Base Realignments and U.S.-Japan Security Cooperation), (Tokyo: Fukumura Shuppan, 2008), pp. 199-217.
40. Japanese Public Opinion and the War on Terrorism (co-edited with Paul Midford), (New York: Palgrave-Macmillan, 2008).
41. Ogasawara-Iwo Jima o Meguru Nichibei Kankei (Ogasawara and Iwo Jima in U.S.-Japan Relations), (Kagoshima: Nanpo Shinsha, 2008).
42. “Okinawa: An Introduction to its Political Landscape,” in Yuki Tatsumi, ed., Strategic Yet Strained: U.S. Force Realignment in Japan and its Effect on Okinawa (Washington, D.C.: Stimson Center, 2008), pp. 167-180.
43. “Okinawa Mondai ni Miru Yoshida no Koshojutsu (Yoshida Shigeru’s Negotiating Skills as Seen through the Okinawa Problem),” Rekishi to Shite no Yoshida Shigeru (Yoshida Shigeru as History), (Tokyo: Chuo Koron, 2009).
44. The Diplomatic History of Postwar Japan (translation of Iokibe Makoto, ed., Sengo Nihon
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45. Fighting Spirit: The Memoirs of Major Horie Yoshitaka and the Battle of Iwo Jima (co-edited and annotated with Charles W. Tatum), (Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2011).
46. Japan’s Backroom Politics: Factions in a Multiparty Age (Translation of Watanabe Tsuneo, Habatsu to Tatoka Jidai: Seiji no Misshitsu), (Lanham: Lexington, Books, 2013).
47. An Inoffensive Rearmament: The Making of the Postwar Japanese Army (edited and annotated edition of memoirs by Col. Frank Kowalski), (Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2013).
48. The Origins of U.S. Policy in the East China Sea Islands Dispute: Okinawa’s Reversion and the Senkaku Islands (London: Routledge, 2014).
49. Japan-U.S. Alliance Management: Natural Disaster Response Cooperation with U.S. Forces in Japan (with Matthew Grund, Catherine Lea, Reiji Fujimoto, Yuji Uesugi, and Takashi Kawakami), (Arlington: CNA, September 2014).
50. Megaquake: How Japan and the World Should Respond (Dulles: Potomac, 2015).
JOURNAL ARTICLES AND OCCASIONAL PAPERS 1. “The European Community and EFTA: Western Europe Unites,”EUROPE-1992: The Report on the Single European Market, Vol. 2, No. 2 (January 24, 1990), pp. 517-520 (co-written with Suzanne Perry).
2. “EFTA Countries Bring Diverse Agendas to E.C. Talks.”EUROPE-1992: The Report on the Single European Market, Vol. 2, No. 3 (February 7, 1990), pp. 535-540 (co-written with Suzanne Perry).
3. “See How they Run,” Japan Quarterly, Vol. 44, No. 1 (January-March 1997), pp. 11-15.
4. “The 1996 Okinawa Referendum on U.S. Base Reductions: One Question, Several Answers,” Asian Survey, Vol. 37, No. 10 (October 1997), pp. 879-104.
5. “The Nago Heliport Problem in the U.S.-Japan Relationship: The Second Stage of the Okinawa Problem,” Social Science Japan, No. 14 (November 1998), pp. 14-16.
6. “Jooji F. Kenan, PPS, to Okinawa: Beikoku no Okinawa Seisaku Kettei Katei, 1947-1949) (George F. Kennan, the PPS, and Okinawa: U.S. Policy-making toward Okinawa, 1947-1949,” Kokusai Seiji (International Relations), Vol. 120 (January 1999), pp. 28-56.
7. “Showa Tenno to Okinawa: ‘Tenno Messeeji’ no Saikosatsu (The Showa Emperor and Okinawa: The Tenno Message Reexamined),” Chuo Koron, Vol. 114, No. 3 (March 1999), pp. 152-171.
8. “Okinawa in U.S. Postwar Strategic Planning, 1942-1946,” Rokkodai Ronshu (The Law and Politics Review of the Graduate School of Law, Kobe University), Vol. 45, No. 3 (March 1999), pp. 57-100.
9. “To Base or Not to Base? Yoshida Shigeru, the 1950 Ikeda Mission, and Post-Treaty Japanese Security Conceptions,” Kobe University Law Review, Vol. 33 (1999), pp. 97-126.
10. “The Japanese Government, the San Francisco Peace Treaty, and the Disposition of Okinawa, 1945-1952,” Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan, fourth series, Vol. 14, 2000, pp. 123-142.
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11. “Okinawa and the Nago Heliport Problem in the U.S.-Japan Relationship,” Asia- Pacific Review, Vol. 7, No. 1 (May 2000), pp. 137-156.
12. “Okinawa ga Motomeru Koto, Okinawa ni Motomeru Koto (What Okinawa is Demanding, What’s Demanded of Okinawa,” Chuo Koron, Vol. 115, No. 8 (August 2000), pp. 158-175.
13. “Nichibeikan no ‘Okinawa Mondai’ no Genten: Sengo Nichibeikankei ni Okeru Okinawa, 1945-1952 (The Origin of the ‘Okinawa Problem’ between Japan and the U.S.: Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations, 1945-1952),” Kikan Okinawa, No. 19 (Winter 2001), pp. 1-14.
14. “The Amami Reversion Movement: Its Origins, Meaning, and Impact,” Asian Cultural Studies, Vol. 27 (March 2001), pp. 77-98.
15. “‘Okinawa Mondai’ de mo Rekishi Ninshiki ga Towarete Iru (Historical Understanding is Questioned in the ‘Okinawa Problem’ as Well),” Chuo Koron, Vol.116, No. 10 (October 2001), pp. 140-148.
16. “Kokusai Shakai e no Sekinin (Responsibility toward International Society),” Chuo Koron, Vol. 116, No. 12 (December 2001), pp. 178-179.
17. “Okinawa no Kiki ga Fukamatte Iru (The Crisis in Okinawa Deepens),” Ronza, No. 88 (September 2002), pp. 182-189.
18. “Report from Naha: The U.S. Consuls General and the ‘Okinawa Problem’ in the 1950s,” Kokusai Kokyo Seisaku Kenkyu (International Public Policy Studies), Vol. 7, No. 1 (October 2002), pp. 1-17.
19. “‘Mr. Okinawa’: Ohama Nobumoto, the Reversion of Okinawa, and an Inner History of U.S.-Japan Relations,” Doshisha Amerika Kenkyu (Doshisha American Studies), No. 39 (2003), pp. 61-80.
20. “Sengo Okinawa to Nichibei Kankei no Mo Hitotsu no Sokumen: Amerika Seisaku Ketteisha no Kojin Bunshoto no Shokai, Sono 1 (Another Side of Postwar Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations: An Introduction of the Personal Papers of American Policy Makers),” Okinawa Ken Kobunshokan Kenkyu Kiyo, No. 6 (March 2004), pp. 15-24.
21. “Prizumu to Shite no 9/11: ‘Tero to no Tatakai’ ni Okeru Nihon Chishikijin to Yoron no Ichikosatsu (“9.11 as a Prism: Japanese Intellectuals and Public Opinion in the War on Terrorism),” International Public Policy Studies, Vol. 9, No. 2 (March 2005), pp. 53-71 (co-authored with Chijiwa Yasuaki).
22. “Jindo Shien to Kyuen Katsudo e no Taio: Kaijo Kyoten ni Yoru Nichibei Kyodo Haken no Shorai Koso (Responses to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief: A Future Vision for U.S.-Japan Combined Sea-Based Deployment, Part 1),” Securitarian, No. 557 (April 2005), pp. 56-57 (co-authored with Lt. Gen. Wallace C. Gregson and Dr. James North).
23. “Jindo Shien to Kyuen Katsudo e no Taio: Kaijo Kyoten ni Yoru Nichibei Kyodo Haken no Shorai Koso (Responses to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief: A Future Vision for U.S.-Japan Combined Sea-Based Deployment, Part 2),” Securitarian, No. 558 (May 2005), pp. 54-55 (co-authored with Lt. Gen. Wallace C. Gregson and Dr. James North).
24. “Jindo Shien to Kyuen Katsudo e no Taio: Kaijo Kyoten ni Yoru Nichibei Kyodo Haken no Shorai Koso (Responses to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief: A Future Vision for U.S.-Japan Combined Sea-Based Deployment, Part 3),” Securitarian, No. 559 (June 2005), pp. 54-55 (co-authored with Lt. Gen. Wallace C. Gregson and Dr. James North).
25. “Prospects for Constitutional Revision in Japan,” International Public Policy Studies, Vol. 10, No. 1 (September 2005), pp. 17-38.
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26. “Realignments Destined to Fail,” Sekai Shuho, Vol. 86, No. 40 (September 2005), 20-22.
27. “20 Seiki o Yomitoita Gaiko Rekishika Kenan (Kennan as a Diplomat and Historian Who Could Explain the 20th Century),” Gaiko Forum, No. 211 (February 2006), pp. 13-19.
28. “Heroes of Iwo Jima,” Marine Corps Gazette, Vol. 90, No. 3 (March 2006), pp. 71-72 (co-authored with Alice T. Clark).
29. Marine Air: The Opening of Kobe Airport, U.S.-Japan Alliance Affairs Series, No. 4 (Osaka-Center for International Security Studies and Policy, March 2006), (co-authored with Maj. Alfred J. Woodfin, USMC).
30. Planning for the Inevitable: On the Need for Japan to Include U.S. Forces in the Response to a Large Scale Disaster within the Country, U.S.-Japan Alliance Affairs Series, No. 5 (Osaka: Center for International Security Studies and Policy, March 2006), (co-authored with Maj. Alfred J. Woodfin, USMC).
31. A Rising China: Implications for the United States, Japan, and Our Mutual Interests, U.S.-Japan Alliance Affairs Series, No. 6 (Osaka: Center for International Security Studies and Policy, March 2006).
32. “My One Year with the Marines: Reflections on Bridging the Gap between Academics and the Military,” International Public Policy Studies, Vol. 10, No. 2 (March 2006), pp. 163-180.
33. “Daiyamondo no Paatonaashippu e: 21 Seiki no Nichibei Kankei (Toward a Diamond-like Partnership: U.S.-Japan Relations in the 21st Century),” Asteion, No. 64 (Spring 2006), pp. 48-64.
34. “Doko ni mo Ikanai ‘Roadmap’ (The ‘Roadmap’ to Nowhere: Explaining the Inability to Implement the U.S. Base Realignments in Okinawa),” Chuo Koron (Central Review), Vol. 121, No. 7 (July 2006), pp. 114-125.
35. “Nihon ni Okeru Daikibo Saigai Katsudo to Zainichi Beigun no Yakuwari ni tsuite no Teigen (Recommendations for the Use of U.S. Forces in Japan in the Event of a Large-scale Natural Disaster in Japan),” Kokusai Kokyo Seisaku Kenkyu (International Public Policy Studies), Vol. 11, No. 1 (September 2006), pp. 143-158.
36. The Futenma Relocation Problem and the 2006 Okinawa Gubernatorial Elections, U.S.-Japan Alliance Affairs Series, No. 8 (Osaka: Center for International Security Studies and Policy, March 2007).
37. “The “Roadmap” to Nowhere: Explaining the Inability to Implement U.S. Base Realignments in Okinawa,” Kokusai Kokyo Seisaku Kenkyu (International Public Policy Studies), Vol. 11, No. 1 (March 2007), pp. 39-56.
38. “Sengo Okinawa to Nichibei Kankei no Mo Hitotsu no Sokumen: Amerika Seisaku Ketteisha no Kojin Bunshoto no Shokai, Sono 2 (Another Side of Postwar Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations: An Introduction of the Personal Papers of American Policy Makers, Part 2),” Okinawa Ken Kobunshokan Kenkyu Kiyo, No. 9 (March 2007), pp. 15-24.
39. “Zaioki Beigun Saihen no Yukue to Genkai (The Direction of U.S. Base Realignments in Okinawa and the Limits),” Keiei, Vol. 41 (June 2007), pp. 10-20.
40. “Fuzai no Taikoku, Nihon: Naze Sengo no Kokusai Seiji ni Tojo Shinai no Ka (Japan, the Absent Power: Why Japan Does Not Appear on Stage in International History),” Chuo Koron, Vol. 122, No. 7 (July 2007), pp. 202-208.
41. “Japan: The Absent Power: Why It Doesn’t Appear in International History,” Kokusai Kokyo
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42. “Nichibei ha ‘Henoko Isetsu’ o Ayamatta (Japan and U.S. Governments Made a Mistake with the ‘Henoko Relocation’),” Okinawa Yoron, Vol. 5, No. 3 (October 2007), pp. 8-15.
43. “Miyazawa Kiichi: His Life and Times,” Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan, Fourth Series, Vol. 21 (2007), pp. 127-147.
44. “Responses to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief: A Future Vision for U.S.-Japan Combined Sea-based Deployments,” Kokusai Kokyo Seisaku Kenkyu (International Public Policy Studies), Vol. 12, No. 2 (March 2008), pp. 37-47.
45. “Prelude to Okinawa: Nuclear Agreements and the Return of the Ogasawara Islands to Japan,” Journal of American-East Asian Relations, Vol. 15(2008), pp. 5-24.
46. “Sengo Okinawa to Nichibei Kankei no Mo Hitotsu no Sokumen: Amerika Seisaku Ketteisha no Kojin Bunshoto no Shokai, Sono 3 (Another Side of Postwar Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations: An Introduction of the Personal Papers of American Policy Makers, Part 3),” Okinawa Ken Kobunshokan Kenkyu Kiyo, No. 10 (March 2009, forthcoming).
47. “Legislative Effects of Parliamentary Committees in Japanese Diet,” under review at journal.
48. “The Iwakuni Referendum and U.S. Base Realignments in Japan: Introducing a ‘Proof of Reasonable Effort’ Approach to Resolve the Dilemma over Local Concerns and National Interests,” preparing for journal submission.
49. “U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Preventing Human Trafficking,” preparing for journal submission (co-written with Roderick Siebel).
50. “Anatomy of a Crash: Local Reactions and Official Responses to the 2004 Futenma Helicopter Accident and Its Aftermath,” Kokusai Kokyo Seisaku Kenkyu (International Public Policy Studies), Vol. 13, No. 1 (September 2008), pp. 135-146.
51. “Jomaku ha Kako ni Hiraku: Kobunshokokai to Minshushugi (The Past is the Prelude to the Present: Declassified Documents and Democracy),” Asteion, No. 69 (October 2008), pp. 129-151.
52. “Okinawa Chijisen, Nakaima Shori de mo Wareware ha Okinawa o Ushinatta (Even with Nakaima’s Victory in the Okinawa Gubernatorial Election, We Still Lost Okinawa),” Chuo Koron, Vol. 126, No. 1 (January 2011), pp. 128-135.
53. “Tettei Kensho Tomodachi Sakusen no Butai Ura: Beigun Jieitai no Omowaku ga Kosa Shita Nichibei Choseisho (Full Examination Behind the Scenes of Operation Tomodachi: The Japan-U.S. Coordination Cell, Where the Ideas of the U.S. Military and Self-Defense Force Intersected),” Chuo Koron, Vol. 126, No. 9 (September 2011), pp. 60-68.
54. “Jooji Kenan no 1964 Nen no Honichi (George Kennan’s 1964 Visit to Japan),” Chuo Koron, Vol. 126, No. 10 (October 2011), pp. 110-118.
55. “‘Tomodachi Sakusen’ no Kyokun to Kongo no Nichibei Domei (The Lessons from ‘Operation Tomodachi’ and the Future of the Japan-U.S. Alliance),” Sanshokuki, No. 758 (October 2011), pp. 14-19.
56. “‘Tomodachi Sakusen’ Go mo Tsuzuku Kizuna, Soshite Kongo no Bosai no Torikumi (The Bonds Continue After ‘Operation Tomodachi’ and Current Efforts at Mitigating Future Disasters),” Ajia Jiho, December 2011, pp. 2-3.
57. “The Okinawa ‘Base Problem’ Today,” Japan Echo (Nippon.Com), February 2012. (Published
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58. “Daikibo Saigai ni Do Sonaeruka: Higashi Nihon Daikibo Saigai Kara Miete Kita Koto to Kongo no Kadai ni Tsuite (How Do We Prepare for a Large-Scale Disaster: What Was Learned in the Great East Japan Disaster and Current Issues),” Okinawaken Ishikaiho (Journal of the Okinawa Medical Association), Vol. 48, No. 3 (March 2012), pp. 70-86.
59. “After Operation Tomodachi, Relationships and Preparations Continue,” Japan Echo, Vol. 8, No. 12 (March 2012), pp. 26-28.
60. “Osupurei to Senkaku Shoto (The MV-22 Osprey and the Senkakus),” Seiron, Vol. 39, No. 12 (December 2012), pp. 43-44.
61. “10 Nen de no Kadai o Kokufuku Seyo (Overcome These Problems in the Next 10 Years!),” Seiron, Vol. 40, No. 4 (April 2013), pp. 42-43.
62. “Lessons Learned from 3.11—Where Do We Go From Here?” Special Prize, Global Voices from Japan Essay Contest, 2013.
63. “Zainichi Beigun Kanbu ga Akasu Senkaku Okinawa no Kiki (The Okinawa-Senkaku Crisis as Revealed by a U.S. Forces in Japan Official),” Will, No. 110 (February 2014), pp. 238-245.
64. “Containing Kennan: Intellectual Exchange and Policy Rigidness in Cold War U.S.-Japan Relations,” Journal of Cold War Studies (forthcoming).
65. “No Need for Modesty Here: Enhancing Japan’s Public (Intellectual) Diplomacy,” Asia-Pacific Review, Vol. 21, No. 1 (May 2014), pp. 79-87.
66. “Ima, Okinawa de Susunde Iru Mottomo Kiken no Koto (The Dangerous Thing That is Happening in Okinawa, Now),” Will, No. 120 (December 2014), pp. 226-235.
PRESENTATIONS AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS, AND SEMINARS 1. “The Okinawa Prefectural Referendum,” paper presented at the October 1997 Ph.D. Kenkyukai, International House, Tokyo, Japan.
2. “The Nago Heliport Problem in the U.S.-Japan Relationship: The Second Stage of the Okinawa Problem,” paper presented at the 10th Anniversary Conference of the Ph.D. Kenkyukai, July 8, 1998, International House, Tokyo, Japan.
3. “Japan, the United States, and Okinawa at the Time of the Peace Treaty,” paper presented at the Japanese Political and Diplomatic History study group (under Dr. Makoto Iokibe), Kobe University, January 23, 1999, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.
4. “The Conflict Between Political Considerations and Strategic Requirements in United States Policy Toward Okinawa, 1945-1952,” paper presented at Japan Association of International Relations (Nihon Kokusai Seiji Gakkai), May 1999 Annual Conference, Chiba, Japan.
5. “Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relationship, 1945-1995: Occupation, Reversion, and After,” invited lecture before the American Studies Program, Osaka University of Foreign Studies, December 1, 1999, Mino City, Japan.
6. “Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relationship, 1945-1995: Lessons for the U.S. and Japan,” invited lecture before the American Studies Program of Nanzan University, December 7, 1999,
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7. “Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations, 1945 to the Present,” Institute for Asian Studies, Portland State University, invited lecture, December 9, 1999, Portland, Oregon, USA.
8. “The Reversion of Amami and U.S.-Japan Relations,” paper presented at the Japanese Political and Diplomatic History study group (under Dr. Makoto Iokibe), Kobe University, January 30, 2000, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.
9. “The Japanese Government, The San Francisco Peace Treaty, and the Disposition of Okinawa, 1945-1952,” speech before the Asiatic Society of Japan, February 21, 2000, Tokyo, Japan.
10. “What Okinawa Wants,” speech before the American Chamber of Commerce, March 16, 2000, Ginowan, Okinawa.
11. “Okinawa ga Kitai Suru Koto to Okinawa ni Kitai Suru Koto (What Okinawa is Expecting and What is Expected of Okinawa),” speech before Okinawa Keizai Doyukai, March 17, 2000, Naha, Okinawa.
12. “Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations on the Eve of the Summit,” speech before the Institute of Asian Cultural Studies, International Christian University, April 17, 2000, Mitaka City, Japan.
13. “U.S.-Japan Relations and Okinawa,” U.S.-Japan Forum lecture sponsored by U.S. Consulate, Osaka-Kobe and Kansai American Center, May 26, 2000, Osaka, Japan.
14. “The Okinawa Problem,” invited lectured before Kansai International Media Forum, June 2, 2000, Osaka, Japan.
15. “Sengo Nichibei Kankei to Ryodo Mondai, 1945-1972: Amami, Ogasawara, Okinawa Henkan no Hikaku (Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations and Territorial Problems, 1945-1972: A Comparison between the Reversions of Amami, Ogasawara, and Okinawa),” invited lecture at the Institute of Christian Culture, Miyagi Gakuin Women’s College, June 10, 2000, Sendai, Japan.
16. “The Amami Reversion Movement: Its Origins, Meaning, and Impact,” Individual paper presented at the Fourth Asian Studies Conference Japan, June 25, 2000, Ichigaya Campus, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan.
17. “The Reversion of the Ogasawara Islands and U.S.-Japan Relations, 1945-1968,” paper presented (in Japanese) at The Symposium on the Language, History, and Culture of the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands, August 2-4, 2000, Chichijima, Japan.
18. “Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations, 1945-1952: The Origins of the Bilateral Okinawa Problem,” invited lecture at Center for Japanese Studies, University of California at Berkeley, September 28, 2000, Berkeley, California, USA.
19. “The U.S. Consuls General and the ‘Okinawa Problem’ in the 1950s,” paper presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Oral History Association, October 11-15, 2000, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
20. “20 Seiki no Nichibei Kankei to 21 Seiki no Nichibei Kankei,” invited lecture at the “Americanism in the 21st Century,” sponsored by the Kobe University International Studies Department, November 25, 2000, Kobe, Japan.
21. “Nichibeikan no ‘Okinawa Mondai’ no Genten (The Origin of the ‘Okinawa Problem’ in the U.S.-Japan Relationship,” speech before the Okinawa Association, November 29, 2000, Tokyo, Japan.
22. “The Return of the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands and U.S.-Japan Relations, 1945-1968,” paper presented at the Ph.D. Kenkyukai, November 29, 2000, International House, Tokyo, Japan.
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23. “Ogasawara Henkan to Nichibei Kankei, 1945-1968: Okinawa Henkan no Zenrei (The Return of Ogasawara and U.S.-Japan Relations, 1945-1968: Prelude to the Reversion of Okinawa),” paper presented before the Nichibei Kankei ni Okeru Renzokusei to Hirenzokusei Study Group, January 27, 2001, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan.
24. “San Francisco Kowa Joyaku to Okinawa Shori: ‘Senzai Shuken’ o Meguru Yoshida-Dulles no ‘Kosho’ no (Sai) Hyoka (The San Francisco Peace Treaty and the Disposition of Okinawa: A Reappraisal of the Yoshida-Dulles ‘Negotiations’ on the ‘Residual Sovereignty’),” paper presented at Japan Association of International Relations (Nihon Kokusai Seiji Gakkai), May 2001 Annual Conference, Chiba, Japan.
25. “The Ogasawara Islands and U.S.-Japan Relations,” talk at University of Southern California, June 2001, Los Angeles, California, USA.
26. “The 1953 ‘Christmas Present’: The Return of the Amami Islands, the Reversion Movement, and U.S.-Japan Relations,” Paper presented at the 27th Society for the Historians of American Foreign Relations conference, June 15, 2001, American University, Washington, D.C., USA.
27. “Shimagurumi Toso: The Island-wide Protests and the Okinawa Problem in the 1950s,” Paper presented at the Fifth Asian Studies Conference Japan, June 23, 2001, Ichigaya Campus, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan.
28. “The U.S. Position,” Presentation at the Japan-U.S.-China-Russia Forum, November 8, 2001, Asia-Pacific Forum, Tokyo, Japan.
29. “Ogasawara Henkan Kyotei: Atarashii Shiryo, Atarashii Rekishi (The Ogasawara Reversion Agreement: New Materials, New History),” paper presented (in Japanese) at The Symposium on the Language, History, and Culture of the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands, August 29-31, 2002, Chichijima, Japan.
30. “Okinawa Kankei Kobunsho, Shibunsho o Chushin Ni: Amerikajin Kenkyusha to shite (Okinawa Related Documents, Public and Private: The Perspective of an American Researcher),” Lecture for Okinawa Prefectural Archives Historical Series, Haebaru, Okinawa, Japan, January 15, 2003.
31. “Okinawa Beigun to Nihon no Anzen Hosho (U.S. Forces in Okinawa and Japanese Security),” Lecture for Sankei Shimbun’s New World Lecture Series, January 21, 2003, Osaka, Japan.
32. “Okinawan History and U.S.-Japan Relations: Postwar Challenges and Opportunities,” Lecture to U.S. Forces, Japan for Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Orientation Program, January 22, 2003, Tokyo, Japan.
33. “Kokusai Tero o Kangaeru (Thinking about the Challenges of International Terrorism),” Lecture to International Exchange Course of Sanda City’s Senior Citizen’s Graduate School, January 29, 2003, Sanda City, Japan.
34. “The U.S. Naval Administration of the Ogasawara Islands,” Presentation at the Seventh Annual Asian Studies Conference Japan, June 21, 2003, Ichigaya Campus, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan.
35. “Okinawa and the Revision of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty: Factional and Domestic Political Constraints on Japanese Diplomacy in the 1950s,” Presentation at the Anglo-Japanese Joint Project on Japanese Diplomacy in the 1950s, August 28, 2003, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.
36. “The Return of the Amami Islands and U.S.-Japan Relations,” Presentation at the October Meeting of the Asiatic Society of Japan, October 20, 2003, Tokyo, Japan.
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 18 37. “Amami Henkan to Nichibei Kankei: Amami Gunto Nihon Fukki 50 Shunen Kinen Koen (The Reversion of Amami and U.S.-Japan Relations: Keynote Speech on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Return of the Amami Islands to Japan),” speech before the Amami Association of Kansai, December 21, 2003, Osaka, Japan.
38. “Amerikajin Kara Mita Nihon no Daigaku (Japanese Universities as Seen by an American),” speech before the Osaka University Nakanoshima Lectures, June 19, 2004, Osaka, Japan.
39. “Nichibei Kankei no Kore Kara (U.S.-Japan Relations from Now On),” speech at the Center for Global Partnership-sponsored Symposium on the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of U.S.-Japan Relations, April 23, 2004, Yokohama City, Japan.
40. “Post-Reversion Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations: A Preliminary Survey of Local Politics and the Bases, 1972-2002,” presentation at Okinawa Peace Assistance Center’s Security Review Study Group, May 25, 2004, Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
41. “Okinawa Mondai no Kako, Genzai, to Shorai: Nichibei Boei Kyoryoku no Arikata no Shisa (The Past, Present, and Future of the Okinawa Problem: Suggestions for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation),” speech before the Research Institute for Peace and Security Fellowship Program, June 21, 2004, Tokyo, Japan.
42. “Sengo Nichibei Kankei to Okinawa (Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations and Okinawa),” speech before the Ajia Taiheiyo Kenkyukai, June 26, 2004, Shirahama, Japan.
43. “Sengo Nichibei Kankei to Okinawa (Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations and Okinawa),” speech before the 58th Annual U.S.-Japan Student Association Japan Side Kenkyukai, July 4, 2004, Osaka, Japan.
44. “Public Opinion in Base Communities and the War on Terrorism: The Case of Okinawa,” paper presented at the 2004 Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association, September 2004, Chicago, USA.
45. “New Prospects for U.S.-Japan Alliance in Global Posture Review,” speech at panel discussion at 10th Anniversary, Welcome Marines Program, July 25, 2005, New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.
46. “The U.S.-Japan Alliance as Seen from Hawaii,” speech before the Tokyo Foundation, September 1, 2005, Tokyo, Japan.
47. “Okinawa in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations: Overcoming History, Correcting Misperceptions, and Forging Leadership,” speech before U.S. Consulate General Naha-sponsored luncheon with Okinawa Media and U.S. public affairs officers, September 16, 2005, Ginowan, Japan.
48. “The Futenma Relocation Problem and U.S.-Japan-Okinawa Relations after the Interim Report,” speech before the American Chamber of Commerce in Okinawa, November 4, 2005, Ginowan, Japan.
49. “My One Year in Hawaii: The Alliance as Seen from MARFORPAC,” Nihon Seijigaikoshi Kenkyukai, November 13, 2005, Kobe, Japan.
50. “Realignment of U.S. Forces in Japan and Future Prospects for the Okinawa Base Problem,” speech before the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division, Research and Legislative Reference Bureau, National Diet Library, January 12, 2006.
51. “Sajo no Rokaku: Naze Saihenan ga Jisshi dekinai no ka (House of Cards: Explaining the Inability to Implement the Realignment Plans),” Speech before the Defense Agency, February 6, 2006, Tokyo, Japan.
52. “Explaining the Inability to Implement the Realignment Agreement in Okinawa,” speech before
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53. “A Rising China and Implications for the U.S.-Japan Relationship,” lecture before the College of Continuing Education, U.S. Marine Corps, February 13, 2006, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
54. “Kichi Saihen Mondai to Kongo no Nichibei Kankei (The Base Realignment Problem and the Future of U.S.-Japan Relations),” Suntory Foundation Salon for Reporters, March 9, 2006, Osaka, Japan.
55. “Paneru Diskasshon Beigun Saihen to Nichibei Kankei no Yukue (Panel Discussion: U.S. Base Realignments and the Future of U.S.-Japan Relations),” Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, July 3, 2006, Kyoto, Japan.
56. “Two Paths—the Long One and the Short One—to a True Security Community in East Asia: The Importance of Democracy, Good Governance, and Transparency,” Presentation at the 14th Osaka City University International Academic Symposium Co-Organized by the Delegation of the European Commission to Japan, Asian Regional Integration by Learning from Europe and the Euro: The Possibilities of the East Asian Community (EAC), October 28, 2006, Osaka, Japan.
57. “What is Okinawa and What Does it Want? An Introduction to its Political Landscape on the Eve of the 2006 Gubernatorial Election,” Paper Presented at the OPAC-Stimson Center Conference on U.S.-Japan Security Cooperation after the GPR, November 13, 2006, Stimson Center, Washington, D.C., USA.
58. “How the U.S.-Japan Alliance Lost the Battle of Okinawa,” Paper presented at Stimson Center Public Symposium on the U.S. Base Realignments in Japan, November 13, 2006, Stimson Center, Washington, D.C., USA.
59. “The U.S. Base Realignment Plan and its Limits after the Okinawa Gubernatorial Election,” speech before the Tokyo Foundation, December 2, 2006, Tokyo, Japan.
60. “Diplomatic History and Interviewing,” lecture before the Osaka University Initiative Project, December 7, 2006, Osaka, Japan.
61. “Planning for the Inevitable: On the Use of U.S. Forces in Japan in the Event of a Large-Scale Disaster,” presentation at the “In Times of Crisis" Global and Local Civil-Military Disaster Relief Coordination in the United States and Japan Conference, December 12, 2006, Washington, D.C., USA.
62. “U.S.-Japan Relations as Seen from American Declassified Documents with a Focus on Presidential Libraries,” Public Lecture at Osaka University of Foreign Studies, December 27, 2006.
63. “Prelude to the Abe Administration: Postwar Japanese Political History as Seen through the Prime Ministers,” speech before the Professional Military Education Program, February 28, 2007, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
64. “The U.S.-Japan Alliance: Its History, Potential, and Limitations,” lecture before the College of Continuing Education (USMC), February 28, 2006, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
65. “On Presidential and Prime Ministerial Libraries,” International Public Policy lecture, April 27, 2007, Osaka, Japan.
66. “The Future of U.S. Base Realignments in Okinawa,” speech before the Okinawa Prefecture Business Managers’ Federation, May 18, 2007, Naha, Okinawa.
67. “The Base Realignments and Iwakuni,” speech before the Kusa no Ne Citizens Group, May 19, 2007, Iwakuni, Japan.
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68. “Miyazawa Kiichi: His Life and Times,” speech before the Asiatic Society of Japan, May 21, 2007, Tokyo Japan.
69. “Prelude to Okinawa: Nuclear Agreements and the Return of the Ogasawara Islands to Japan,” presentation at the Society for the Historians of American Foreign Relations, June 23, 2007, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
70. “Nichibei Kankei ni Okeru Okinawa: Kako, Genzai, to Shorai (Okinawa in U.S.-Japan Relations),” Speech before Shiyukai (membership: retired editors, diplomats, government officials), July 18, 2007, Tokyo, Japan.
71. “Henoko ha Hatashite Okinawa no Tame Ka (Is the Henoko Option Really Good for Okinawa)?” speech before the senior staff of the Okinawa Prefectural Government, July 24, 2007, Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
72. “What We Can Learn from Miyazawa Kiichi,” presentation before International Public Policy Kenkyukai, Osaka University, July 31, 2007, Osaka, Japan.
73. “The Life and Times of Miyazawa Kiichi,” speech before the Japan-America Society of Tokyo, August 8, 2007, Tokyo, Japan.
74. “Democracy and Declassified Documents,” presentation before the America as Culture Study Group of the Suntory Foundation, August 12, 2007, Kyoto, Japan.
75. “Sources on U.S.-Japan Relations,” Workshop on the Cold War in Northeast Asia, Slavic Research Center, Hokkaido University, September 7, 2007, Sapporo, Japan.
76. “Nichibei Kankei no Genjo to Kongo (U.S.-Japan Relations Today and Tomorrow),” speech before the Osaka Rebirth Study Group, September 25, 2007, Osaka, Japan.
77. Discussant, “U.S.-Japan-China Relations,” Workshop on U.S. Policy Toward Asia after the Bush Administration, Japan Institute for International Affairs, October 15, 2007, Tokyo, Japan.
78. “Yoshida Shigeru and His Legacy,” speech before the 40th Anniversary of the Passing of Prime Minister Yoshida Shigeru Memorial Conference, October 27, 2007, Tokyo, Japan.
79. “Prospects for the Fukuda Administration,” Japan-America Institute of Management Science, October 31, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
80. “The Fukuda Administration and U.S.-Japan Relations,” East-West Center, November 1, 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
81. “Japanese Security and the Future of the Alliance,” Kansai-Okinawa Keizai Doyukai Joint Session, Okinawa, November 8, 2007, Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
82. “The Okinawa Problem in the U.S.-Japan Relationship,” speech at the Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Alliance Conference, November 13, 2007, Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
83. “The Okinawa Problem in the U.S.-Japan Relationship,” speech at the Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Alliance Conference, November 13, 2007 (evening), Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
84. “Japanese Security Policy and the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” speech before the Japan Foundation, Kansai Center, January 18, 2007, Osaka, Japan.
85. “Zainichi Beigun Saihen no Yukue to Genkai (The U.S. Base Realignments),” speech at Upper House Subcommittee on Okinawa, January 29, 2008, Tokyo, Japan.
86. “Fukkigo no Okinawa to Nichibei Kankei: Genzai o Miru Prizumu (Post-Reversion Okinawa
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 21 and U.S.-Japan Relations: A Prism for Today),” speech at Upper House Subcommittee on Okinawa, February 20, 2008, Tokyo, Japan.
87. “Sengo no Beikoku no Anzen Hosho Seisaku: Nichibei Domei to Okinawa o Chushin Ni (Postwar U.S. Security Policy with a Focus on the U.S.-Japan Alliance and Okinawa),” speech at Upper House Subcommittee on Okinawa, February 20, 2008, Tokyo, Japan.
88. “Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations: Is it Possible to Untie the “Knot” The Okinawa Problem has Become?” speech at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Seminar, April 11, 2008, Beppu, Japan.
89. “On Academic Writing,” speech at OSIPP Writing Seminar, April 16, 2008, Osaka, Japan.
90. “Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations: Is it Possible to Untie the “Knot” The Okinawa Problem has Become?” speech at U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Seminar, May 1, 2008, Monterey, U.S.A.
91. “Japanese Security Policy and the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” speech at U.S. Defense Language Institute Japanese Language Program Seminar, May 1, 2008, Monterey, U.S.A.
92. “Ogasawara Henkan to Nichibei Kankei (The Reversion of Ogasawara and U.S.-Japan Relations),” Ogasawara no Bunka o Kangaeru—Kore Made, Kore Kara—Kokai Shimpojiumu (Public Symposium Thinking about the Culture of Ogasawara: Its History and Future), June 26-27, 2008, Chichi Jima, Ogasawara.
93. “Iwo Jima Oyobi Ogasawara Henkan (The Reversion of Iwo Jima and Ogasawara),” Gendaishi Kenkyukai (Modern History Research Group), Kyoto University, July 19, 2008, Kyoto Japan.
94. “The U.S.-Japan Alliance in Asia,” Speech at the Observer Research Foundation, Delhi, India, July 28, 2008.
95. “Japan Studies Today: An American Perspective,” Speech at Delhi University, Delhi, India, July 29, 2008.
96. “India and the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” Speech at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India, July 30, 2008.
97. “The Soviet Factor in Postwar US-Japan Territorial Issues: Amami, Ogasawara, and Okinawa during the Cold War,” Slavic Research Center Seminar, August 18, 2008, Sapporo, Japan.
98. “U.S.-Japan Relations Today and Their Significance for Southeast Asia,” Center for Japanese Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, October 31, 2008.
99. “The U.S.-Japan Alliance in the Asia-Pacific,” 50th Anniversary of Indonesia-Japan Relations Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia, November 1, 2008.
100. “Untying the Okinawa ‘Knot’,” talk before the Modern East Asia seminar, Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata City, Japan, December 2, 2008.
101. “Iwo Jima to Ogasawara Shoto no Henkan to Nichibei Kankei (The Process of the Reversion of Iwo Jima and the Ogasawara Islands),” Higashi Ajia Kokusai Seijishi Kenkyukai/Sengo Gaikoshi Kenkyukai (East Asia International Politics Study Group/Postwar Japanese Diplomatic History Study Group), Chuo University, December 13, 2008, Hachioji City, Tokyo, Japan.
102. “Iwoto to Ogasawara o Meguru Nichibei Kankei: Tochika no Okinawa to Okinawa Henkan Katei no Hikaku (Iwo Jima and Ogasawara in U.S.-Japan Relations: A Comparison with Okinawa Under U.S. Administration and the Okinawa Reversion Process),” Speech at the 23rd Lecture of the Okinawa Institute of Law and Politics, Okinawa International University,
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 22 Ginowan City, Japan, December 22, 2009.
103. “‘Okinawa Mondai’ no Kaiketsu ha Ariuruka (Is a Resolution Possible for the ‘Okinawa Problem’,” Speech as Part of the 2010 Academic Year Language and Peace Lecture Series, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Kyoto, Japan, June 16, 2010.
104. “A History of the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” Speech before the Lawyer’s Association of Okinawa, Camp Foster, Kitanakagusuku, Japan, June 25, 2010.
105. “Sengo Nichibei Kankei to Okinawa: Amerikajin Kenkyusha kara Mita Shomondai (Problems and Issues in Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations and Okinawa as Seen by an American Researcher),” Hosei University Okinawa Bunka Kenkyusho, Sogo Koza “Okinawa o Kangaeru,” Lecture, November 12, 2010.
106. “Ashida Hitoshi to Nichibei Domei no Genten (Ashida Hitoshi and the Origins of the Japan-U.S. Alliance),” Speech before the Ashida Hitoshi Kinen Kaikan (Prime Minister Ashida Hitoshi Memorial Hall), Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, November 13, 2010.
107. “U.S. Involvement in the Senkakus Issue, Yesterday and Today: With a Focus on the 1972 Okinawa Reversion Agreement,” Speech before the 1st Marine Air Wing Professional Military Education Program, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, November 15, 2010.
108. “The Okinawa Reversion Agreement and the Handling of the Senkaku Islands Issue,” Paper presented at the Asiatic Society of Japan, Shibuya, Kyoiku Gakuen, Tokyo, Japan, June 20, 2011.
109. “Tomodachi Sakusen: Kojin Tekina Taiken (Operation Tomodachi: A Personal Perspective,” Presentation before Security Studies Seminar, Kansei Gakuin University, Umeda Campus, Osaka, Japan, July 26, 2011.
110. “Strategic Implications, An Historical Perspective,” Presentation before III MEF Commander’s Conference, Butler’s Officer Club, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, September 8, 2011.
111. “Tomodachi Sakusen ni tsuite (Operation Tomodachi),” Presentation before the Rotary Club of Naha South, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, October 24, 2011.
112. “Operation Tomodachi and Alliance Coordination,” The 3rd Japan-U.S. Joint Public Policy Forum: Japan-U.S. Relationship after the Great East Japan Earthquake, Co-organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan, October 27, 2011.
113. “Tomodachi Sakusen: Beigun kara Miru (Operation Tomodachi as Viewed from the U.S. Military),” Presentation at the Okinawa Prefecture Medical Association, Haebaru, Okinawa City, October 31, 2011.
114. “Higashi Nihon Daishinsai ni okeru Gunji Soshiki no Yakuwari: Beikoku no Shiten (The Role of the Military in the Great East Japan Earthquake: A Viewpoint of the U.S.), commentator,” NIDS International Symposium on Security Affairs 2011: The Role of the Military in Disaster Relief Operations, National Institute for Defense Studies, Hotel New Otani, Tokyo, November 9, 2011.
115. “Strategic Implications, An Historical Perspective,” A Presentation before the Marine Air Control Group 18 Commander’s Conference, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan, November 18, 2011.
116. “Shorai Shinro o Kangaeru Toki: Jibun no Career to Ikikata ni tsuite (When Thinking about Your Future Direction: My Career and Way of Life),” Career Planning Seminar, Pasona Headquarters, Umeda, Osaka, Japan, December 1, 2011.
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117. “Marines in the U.S.-Japan Relationship and the Current Situation in Okinawa,” Lecture before Professor Paul Scott’s Class on Pacific Rivalries, Hirakata City, Japan, December 1, 2011.
118. “Tomodachi Sakusen to Sono Go no Bosai Torikumi (Operation Tomodachi and Disaster Cooperation Since Then),” Lecture at School of Public Policy, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, January 11, 2012.
119. “Japanese Politics and the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” Talk for 1st Marine Air Wing Commanders’ Conference,” Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Iwakuni, Japan, January 25, 2012.
120. “Kaiheitai to Watashi (The Marines and Me),” Talk for NHK Naha Bureau Reporters’ Quarterly Study Group, Naha, Okinawa, Japan, February 2, 2012.
121. “Tomodachi Sakusen to Sono Go no Bosai Torikumi (Operation Tomodachi and Disaster Cooperation Since Then),” Lecture At Hyogo Disaster Renovation Center, Kobe, Japan, February 10, 2012.
122. “‘Tomodachi Sakusen’ to Sono Go (‘Operation Tomodachi’ and After),” Speech at Monthly Jitsurei Homu Kenkyukai (Legal Issues Study Group), Tokyo, Japan, March 9, 2012.
123. “Using Your Japanese Language Skills in the Future: Research, Writing, and Translation,” Presentation at 1st Annual United States Marine Corps Japan Foreign Area Officer Conference, New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo, Japan, April 21, 2012.
124. “Understanding Differences and Embracing Similarities: Japanese Culture, Society, Politics, and our Bilateral Alliance,” Speech at III Marine Expeditionary Force Family Command Team Advisor Forum, Okinawa, Japan, April 27, 2012.
125. “Enhancing the Relationship with Okinawa and Japan: Marine Corps’ Outreach and Community Relations,” Speech before the American Chamber of Commerce, Okinawa, Japan, June 1, 2012.
126. “Researching and Working in the Asia-Pacific Theater in Diplomatic and Security Affairs,” Talk before the Young Leaders Program, CSIS Pacific Forum, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 10, 2012.
127. “Operation Tomodachi and After,” Talk before Japan-U.S. Alliance Management Project Members: Natural Disaster Response Cooperation with U.S. Forces in Japan, Tokyo, Japan, July 25, 2012.
128. “Japanese Politics, Okinawa, and the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” Speech before the Joint Foreign Area Officer Program Asia Pacific Course, Tokyo, Japan, August 29, 2012.
129. “Operation Tomodachi and After,” Speech before the Joint Foreign Area Officer Program Asia Pacific Course, Tokyo, Japan, August 29, 2012.
130. “U.S. Involvement in the Senkakus Issue: Yesterday and Today, With a Focus on the Okinawa Reversion Agreement, 1972,” Talk before 1st MAW Leadership and Staff, September 7, 2012.
131. “The Role of the United States Marines Corps in the Japan-U.S. Alliance,” Speech before Sekai Nippo (World Times) Forum, Ginowan City, Japan, October 21, 2012.
132. “Inside Operation Tomodachi: An American Perspective,” presentation at 2012 Japan Seminar: Japan’s Recovery from the 3-11 Triple Disaster, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway, November 28, 2012.
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133. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: A Marine Corps’ Perspective,” presentation at the 18th Annual Nihon Shudan Saigai Igakukai Gakujutsu Shukai (Japan Association for Disaster Medicine), Kobe, Japan, January 18, 2013.
134. “Looking Back on Operation Tomodachi on the Second Anniversary of the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Lessons for Today (in Japanese),” presentation (by video) at the Open Seminar Zainichi Beigun to Okinawa: Shizen Saigai Taisho Kyoryoku (U.S. Military and Okinawa: Cooperation in Responding to Natural Disaster) sponsored by the Okinawa Peace Assistance Center, Naha, Japan, March 11, 2013.
135. “Looking Back on Operation Tomodachi on the Second Anniversary of the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Lessons for Today (in Japanese),” presentation before the Tohoku University Saigai Kagaku Kokusai Kenkyusho (International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University), Sendai, Japan, March 12, 2013.
136. “Tomodachi Sakusen: Beigun no Keiken (Operation Tomodachi as Viewed from the U.S. Military),” Presentation at the Disaster Management Conference, University of the RyukyuS Hospital, Okinawa Clinical Simulation Center, Nishihara Town, Okinawa, Japan, May 17, 2013.
137. “U.S. Disaster Cooperation in Japan and Okinawa: An Update,” Takushoku University, Tokyo, June 10, 2013.
138. “State of the Okinawa-U.S. Japan Relationship Address: Politics, Community Relations, and Living in Japan,” Presentation before Leadership Conference, III Marine Expeditionary Force Band, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 10, 2013.
139. “An American Academic’s View of Postwar U.S.-Japan Relations, with a Focus on Bilateral ‘Territorial’ Issues,” Presentation at Ritsumeikan Global Innovation Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan, July 12, 2013.
140. “Postwar U.S.-Japan “Territorial” Issues and their Contemporary Implications: Okinawa, Amami, Ogasawara, and the Senkakus,” Presentation at Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford University, Stanford, California, September 24, 2013.
141. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: An American’s Perspective,” presentation at the 64th Meeting of the National Territorial Strengthening Committee (Kokudo Kyojinka Sogo Chosakai) of the Liberal Democratic Party, Tokyo, Japan, October 10, 2013.
142. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: An American’s Perspective,” presentation at the Disaster Mitigation Coordination Research Center (Gensai Renkei Kenkyu Sentaa), Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan, October 25, 2013.
143. “Coming to Grips with Prewar, Wartime, and Postwar Japan: Enemy, Ally, Competitor, and Friend,” Presentation at U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, November 13, 2013.
144. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: An American’s Perspective,” presentation at the Tokushima NPO Center, Tokushima City, Tokushima, Japan, December 2, 2013.
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 25 145. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: An American’s Perspective,” presentation at the Wakayama Prefectural Assembly, Wakayama City, Japan, December 3, 2013.
146. “Operation Tomodachi and the Japan-U.S. Alliance,” Lecture at Kansai Gakuin University, Nishinomiya, Japan, December 4, 2013.
147. “The New Legislation and Lessons Learned from Operation Tomodachi,” Keynote Speech at the Publication Commemoration Event of the National Territorial Strengthening Committee (Kokudo Kyojinka Sogo Chosakai) of the Liberal Democratic Party, Tokyo, Japan, December 10, 2013.
148. “Recent Efforts at Disaster Cooperation in Japan: A U.S. Marine Corps’ Perspective,” Japan-U.S. Alliance Management: Natural Disaster Cooperation with U.S. Forces in Japan Symposium, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, January 9, 2014.
149. “Recent Efforts at Disaster Cooperation in Japan: A U.S. Marine Corps’ Perspective,” Japan-U.S. Alliance Management: Natural Disaster Cooperation with U.S. Forces in Japan Symposium, Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Naha, Japan, January 10, 2014.
150. “Jinbun Kagaku, Shakai Kagaku ni Kansuru Gakusaiteki Guruupu Kenkyu Josei Shinchoku Hokaku: Okinawa no Rito ni Kansuru Hikaku Kenkyu (Suntory Social Humanities Interdisciplinary Group Research Project Grant Interim Presentation: Comparative Research on Okinawa’s Outer Islands),” Suntory Foundation, Osaka, Japan, January 20, 2014.
151. “Saigai Kyoryoku ni Okeru Kigyo no Minasan no Yakuwari (The Role of Businesses and Everyone in Disaster Cooperation),” Speech at Keep Japan Beautiful Meeting of Company Presidents, Ocean Hotel, Naha, Japan, January 22, 2014.
152. “Saigai ni Okeru Kanko Gyokai no Yakuwari (The Role of the Tourism Industry in Disasters to Protect Domestic and Foreign Tourists),” Daijukai Kokunai Kanko Kasseika Forum (10th Domestic Tourism Promotion Forum), Wakayama City, Japan, February 11, 2014.
153. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: An American’s Perspective,” presentation at the Mie Prefectural Government, Tsu City, Japan, February 13, 2014.
154. “Saigai ni Okeru Nichibei Kyoryoku (Japan-U.S. Cooperation in Disasters),” presentation at the Shizuoka Kenritsu Daigaku Gurobaru Chiiki Sentaa (Shizuoka Prefectural University Global Area Center), Shizuoka City, Japan, February 14, 2014.
155. “The Abe Administration and U.S.-Japan Relations,” Presentation at the U.S. Marine Corps University Command and Staff College, Okinawa Campus, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, February 20, 2014.
156. “Understanding Okinawan History with an Emphasis on U.S.-Okinawan Relations,” Presentation at III MEF Family Readiness Forum, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, February 25, 2014.
157. “Nichibei Domei ni Okeru Kaiheitai no Yakuwari (The Role of the Marine Corps in the Japan-U.S. Alliance),” 8th Annual Meeting of the Wakayama Japan-America Society, Wakayama City, Japan, March 3, 2014.
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 26 158. “An Inside Look at the U.S.-Japan Alliance,” talk before the Modern East Asia seminar, Kansai Gaidai University, Hirakata City, Japan, April 7, 2014.
159. “Ajia Taiheiyo Chiiki ni Okeru Beikoku Kaitei no Yakuwari (The Role of the United States Marine Corps in the Asia-Pacific Region),” Presentation as Part of the 2014 Academic Year Language and Peace Lecture Series, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Kyoto, Japan, May 14, 2014.
160. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: A U.S. Marine Corps Perspective,” presentation at the Japan Foundation Los Angeles Lecture Series, Co-sponsored with the Japan America Society of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, May 15, 2014.
161. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: The U.S. Marine Corps and Disaster Cooperation in Japan,” presentation at the Japan America Society of Oregon, Portland, Oregon, United States, May 22, 2014.
162. “Tomodachi Sakusen to Sono Go: Bei Kaiheitai no Keiken Kara (Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: A U.S. Marine Corps Perspective),” Keynote Speech at Disaster Preparedness Lecture Series, Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, June 2, 2014.
163. “Tomodachi Sakusen to Sono Go: Bei Kaiheitai no Keiken Kara (Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: A U.S. Marine Corps Perspective),” Lecture before International Law Program, Law Department, Okayama University, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, June 3, 2014.
164. “Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations, 2009-2014: A Personal View from the Frontlines,” Suntory Foundation’s Japan in the Global Context Study Group, Laguna Gardens Hotel, Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, June 5, 2014.
165. “U.S.-Japan Security Relations and Okinawa,” presentation aboard the USS Stethem, White Beach, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, July 1, 2014.
166. “Successes and Challenges during Operation Tomodachi and Applying Those Lessons to Disaster Cooperation Today,” Presentation at U.S.-Japan Workshop on Resilience Building, Tokyo, Japan, July 7, 2014.
167. “Conducting Research and Publishing in Japan on U.S.-Japan-Okinawa Relations,” Presentation before University of Maryland Academic Writing, Kadena Air Base, July 14, 2014.
168. “Nichibei Domei ni Okeru Kaiheitai no Yakuwari (The Role of the Marine Corps in the Japan-U.S. Alliance),” Presentation at the Kojunsha Security Studies Group, Tokyo, Japan, July 17, 2014.
169. “Civil-Military Lessons Learned from Operation Tomodachi,” Presentation at the 18th ISA World Congress of Sociology, Yokohama, Japan, July 18, 2014.
170. “Observations on U.S. Strategy and Japanese Security Policy: Comments on LtGen Yamaguchi Noboru’s Presentation,” National Defense Academy, Yokosuka, Japan, July 18, 2014.
171. “Operation Tomodachi and Afterwards: Lessons Learned and Future Issues from an American Perspective,” Keynote Lecture at 15th Asia Pacific Forum: Awaji Conference Japan, Awaji
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 27 Yumebutai Conference Center, Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, August 1, 2014.
172. “Nichibei Domei ni Okeru Kaiheitai no Yakuwari (The Role of the Marine Corps in the Japan-U.S. Alliance),” Kansai American Center, Osaka City, Japan, September 19, 2014.
173. “Nichibei Domei ni Okeru Kaiheitai no Yakuwari (The Role of the Marine Corps in the Japan-U.S. Alliance),” Presentation at the Iwakuni Young Leaders Association, Iwakuni City, Japan, October 18, 2014.
174. “Nichibei Domei ni Okeru Kaiheitai no Yakuwari (The Role of the Marine Corps in the Japan-U.S. Alliance),” Speech before Sekai Nippo (World Times) Forum, Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2014.
175. “Okinawa and U.S.-Japan Relations, 2009-2014: A Personal View from the Frontlines,” Kansai Gaidai Guest Lecture, Hirakata City, Japan, November 24, 2014.
176. “An American’s View on Korean-Japan Relations: A Commentary on University of Seoul Professor Chung Jae-Jong’s Presentation,” Sekai Mondai Kenkyusho (World Problems Institute) Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto, Japan, November 26, 2014.
177. “Jinbun Kagaku, Shakai Kagaku ni Kansuru Gakusaiteki Guruupu Kenkyu Josei Shinchoku Hokaku: Okinawa no Rito ni Kansuru Hikaku Kenkyu Keizoku (Suntory Social Humanities Interdisciplinary Group Research Project Grant Interim Presentation: Comparative Research on Okinawa’s Outer Islands, Year 2),” Suntory Foundation, Osaka, Japan, February 5, 2015.
178. “Traffic Safety in Okinawa: A Cultural Perspective,” Presentation before U.S. Marine Corps Family Readiness Advisory Forum, February 24, 2015.
OP-EDS, INTERVIEWS, AND TELEVISION/RADIO APPEARANCES 1. “Images Concern Children, Too: Tensions in U.S.-Japan Relations,” Kobe Shimbun, April 20, 1992.
2. “Minna Kimochi Ii Hito Bakari (Everyone is Generous at Times Like This),” Kobe Shimbun, March 20, 1995.
3. “Nihon no Kokusaika no Tame ni (Toward Internationalization in Japan),” Smile, Vol. 56 (November 1995), pp. 3-4.
4. “Ryugakusei Boranteia Ga Mita Senkyosen (Election Strategy as Seen by an International Student),” Nihon Keizai Shimbun, October 19, 1996.
5. “Earthquake in Japan: Up Close and Personal,” Lynchburg College Magazine, Spring 1996, p. 29.
6. “Kaijo Kichi Mondai no Ronbun o Shippitsuchu Kobe Dai no Robaato San (Robert [Eldridge] from Kobe University Writing Article on Offshore Heliport Problem),” Ryukyu Shimpo, May 24, 1998.
7. “Amami no ‘Fukki Undo’ Chosa e (Researching the Reversion Movement in Amami),” Nankai Nichinichi Shimbun, July 20, 1999.
8. “Chiteki Shogaisha to no Eikaiwa de no Koryu (English Exchange with the Mentally Challenged),” Itami Koho, No. 923 (August 15, 1999), p. 8.
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9. “Ima Koso ‘Amami Daigaku’ o (The Need for a University in the Amami Islands, Now),” Nankai Nichinichi Shimbun, October 20-21, 1999.
10. “Kao: ‘Okinawa Mondai’ no Genten Sagaru (Searching for the Origin of the ‘Okinawa Problem’),” Yomiuri Shimbun, November 18, 1999.
11. “Kichi ‘15 Nen Go Minaoshi’ ga Dato (‘Review After 15 Years’ of Base Appropriate),” Yomiuri Shimbun, March 14, 2000.
12. “‘15 Nengo ni Minaoshi’ ga Dakaisaku (‘Review After 15 Years’ Solution to Resolve Stand Off),” Ryukyu Shimpo, March 21, 2000.
13. “‘Fukki Undo’ no Kessokuryoku ni Manabu (Learning from the Power of the Reversion Movement),’ Commentary as part of series “Amami Approaching the 21st Century,” Nankai Nichinichi Shimbun, May 24, 2000.
14. “Accept the 15-Year Review,” Look Japan, Vol. 46, No. 531 (June 2000), p. 34.
15. “U.S. Academic: Compromise Possible on Okinawa Bases,” Daily Yomiuri, June 7, 2000.
16. “15 Nengo Minaoshi de Dakai o (Use 15 Year Review to Break Deadlock),” Mainichi Shimbun, June 24, 2000.
17. “Zasshi o Yomu (Reading the Magazines),” Mainichi Shimbun, July 26, 2000.
18. “Samittogo Okinawa no Yukue (Okinawa’s Direction after the Summit),” Yomiuri Shimbun, July 27, 2000.
19. “Okinawa Mondai ni Mo Kosoryoku Hitsuyo (Imagination Necessary to Resolve Okinawa Problem),” Asahi Shimbun, July 29, 2000.
20. “Ogasawara no Bunka o Manabu (Learning about the Culture of Ogasawara),” Ogasawara Shimbun, August 1, 2000.
21. “Ways to Resolve ‘Okinawa Problem’,” Daily Yomiuri, December 21, 2000.
22. “Sekaishiteki na Dekigoto: Nichibei no Ugoki Tsukyu Shitai (An Event in World History: Examining the Movements of Japan and the U.S.),” First installment in one-year, weekly series on the Reversion of the Amami Islands from a Political and Diplomatic Perspective, Nankai Nichinichi Shimbun, December 23, 2000.
23. “SACO wa ‘Dai Ippo’ Beiseifu mo Sono Genkai o Ninshiki (SACO is Just the First Step: U.S. Government is Also Coming to Realize This),” First installment in a 9-part series on the 1958 plan to return Okinawa and consolidate the bases there, Ryukyu Shimpo, January 19-February 1, 2001.
24. “Kenmin Daihyo ni Rei Shisu: Yoki Rinjin o Mizukara Hitei (Rude to the People of the Prefecture: Canceling the Good Neighbor Policy All on Your Own),” Ryukyu Shimpo, February 11, 2001.
25. “Kurikaesareru Hijoshiki: Churyu Nozumu Nara Kenmin ni Keio (Repeated Mistakes: If We Desire to Locate our Forces Here, We Must Be Respectful to the People of the Prefecture),” Ryukyu Shimpo, February 12, 2001.
26. “Okinawans Have Good Reason to be Angry,” Japan Times, February 18, 2001.
27. “Bush Faced With Crisis in U.S.-Japan Ties,” Daily Yomiuri, February 18, 2001.
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 29 28. “Kaiheitai Sakugen wa Kakujitsu (It is Certain that the Marine Corps Presence Will be Reduced),” Ryukyu Shimpo, February 18, 2001.
29. “Nichibei Kankei to Okinawa Seisaku: Kichi no Kyodo Shiyo Kento o (U.S.-Japan Relations and Okinawa Policy: Study the Joint Use of the Bases),” Nihon Keizai Shimbun, April 11, 2001.
30. “Nichibei wa Motto Socchoku na Taiwa o (Toward a More Frank Dialogue Between U.S. and Japan),” Yomiuri Shimbun (ronten), April 29, 2001.
31. “Tie Basic-Law Debate to U.N. Charter,” Daily Yomiuri, May 9, 2001.
32. “Hito: Robert Eldridge, Beikoku no Okinawa Seisaku ni Kansuru Hon o Shuppan Shita (Person of Focus, Robert Eldridge: Publishes Book on U.S. Okinawa Policy),” Kobe Shimbun, May 13, 2001.
33. “Okinawa Kaiheitai Bunsanron no Imi: ‘Futsu no Domei Kankei’ Unagasu Ogoki (The Meaning of the Debate on Diversification of the Marines: Movements toward A ‘Normal Alliance’) (Ronjin, Interview),” Yomiuri Shimbun, May 15, 2001.
34. “Koizumi Shusho no Hobei Ni Nozumu (What I Expect Out of Prime Minister Koizumi’s Visit to the U.S.),” Ryukyu Shimpo, June 30, 2001.
35. “Japan Loses Tireless, Behind-the-Scenes Hero,” Daily Yomiuri, July 20, 2001.
36. “Kokumin no Ishiki Kaikaku Kyomu (Interview Reform of People’s Thinking Necessary),”Kyoto Shimbun, September 29, 2001.
37. “‘Sekai no Kyoi’ Tsuyoku Ninshiki o ([It is Necessary to] Strongly Be Aware of ‘the Threat to the World’),”Yomiuri Shimbun, October 2, 2001, Evening Edition (co-written with U.S. Navy Commander Mark T. Staples).
38. “Higaisha ha Kokusai Shakai Zentai: Bei Daitoryo no Taio ha Dato (All of Inter-national Society is the Victim: U.S. President’s Response Appropriate),” Interview, Ryukyu Shimpo, October 24, 2001.
39. “Kokusai Shakai ga Hitojichi Ni: Nihon Kokumin mo Ittaikan (International Society is Being Held Hostage: Japanese People Should Show More Solidarity),” Okinawa Taimusu, October 20, 2001.
40. “SDF-Student Workshops Prove Successful,” Daily Yomiuri, January 1, 2002.
41. “One Step Up, Two Steps Sideways in Nago,” Japan Times, January 7, 2002.
42. “Kokusai Koken no Gimu Hitei Sezu ((Article 9) Does not Prevent (Deny) Responsibilities for International Contributions),” Yomiuri Shimbun, April 29, 2002.
43. “Reversion Anniversary Offers an Opportunity for Okinawa,” Daily Yomiuri, May 14, 2002.
44. “Okinawa Fukki 30 Shunen Tokushu (Special on 30th Anniversary of Okinawa’s Return),” NHK, May 15, 2002.
45. “30 Shunen o Okinawa Mondai Dakai no Koki Ni (Use the 30th Anniversary to Resolve the Okinawa Problem),” Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun, May 17, 2002.
46. “Daitai Shisetsu (Alternative Facility for Futenma) View of the Experts (Part II): Interview with Robert D. Eldridge,” Ryukyu Shimpo, August 1, 2002.
47. “‘9.11’ o Furikaete (Looking back at ‘9.11’),” Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun, September 27, 2002.
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 30 48. “Nichibei to Kyogi no Ba o: Okinawa ga Shudoken Motsubeki (Interview Okinawa Should Take the Lead in Creating a Venue for Discussions with the Central and U.S. Governments),” Ryukyu Shimpo, November 2, 2002.
49. “Inamine Faces Challenge of Realizing 1st-Term Objective,” Daily Yomiuri, November 21, 2002.
50. “Daigaku Kaikaku no Nami ni Sekkyokuteki ni Noro (Let’s Ride the Wave of University Reform More Actively),” Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun, January 10, 2003.
51. “Interview: Beikoku no Messeeji no Yomikata (Interview: Interpreting the U.S. Message on North Korea),” Yomiuri Weekly, March 16, 2003.
52. “Kamigata Kenbunroku ‘Okinawa’ o Jiku ni Nichibei Kankei o Kensho, Seisaku Teigen Robert Eldridge (Insights into the Kansai Region Policy Recommendations and Analysis of U.S.-Japan Relations from and Okinawan Perspective, An Interview with Robert Eldridge),” Nihon Keizai Shimbun, March 17, 2003.
53. “‘France and Co.’ Missed the Point,” Daily Yomiuri, March 20, 2003.
54. “‘Tadashii Senso’wa Nai no (Is there Really No Thing as a ‘Just War’?),” Sankei Shimbun, March 24, 2003 Evening Edition.
55. “‘Taigi’ wa Rekishi ga Hyoka Suru (History Will Positively View this ‘Just Cause’)”, Asahi Shimbun, March 31, 2003.
56. “Sekinin Jushi no Kokusai Shisutemu e (Toward and International System that Emphasizes Responsibility),” Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun, April 18, 2003.
57. “Iraku Fukko e Chiteki, Jinteki Shien o (Japan Should Lend Its Know-how to Iraq’s Rebuilding),” Yomiuri Shimbun, April 27, 2003.
58. “Ogasawara no Henkan o Megutte (On the Return of the Ogasawara Islands),” Okinawa Taimusu (Okinawa Times), July 21 and 22, 2003 (2-part series).
59. “Fukki no Kozu Akasu (Clarifying the Way Reversion Happened),” Nankai Nichinichi Shimbun, July 22, 2003.
60. “Amami Fukki no Butaiura Saguru (Examining the Behind-the-Scenes to Amami’s Reversion),” Asahi Shimbun, August 9, 2003.
61. “Fukki Kenkyu ni Aratana Shiza (New Perspective on Reversion Research),” Nankai Nichinichi Shimbun, September 5, 2003.
62. “Amami no Netsui, Ryokoku Seifu Ugokasu (Amami’s Efforts Moved the Governments of Both Countries),” Nankai Nichinichi Shimbun, September 6, 2003.
63. “Okinawa Hondo Fukki no Yoki Zenrei (Good Precedent for Reversion of Okinawa),” Mainichi Shimbun, September 21, 2003.
64. “Okinawa Mondai no Kigen: Senmitsu ni Kaimei (The Origin of the Okinawa Problem Clarified in Great Detail),” Mainichi Shimbun, November 21, 2003.
65. “Basing for a Reinvigorated Alliance,” Daily Yomiuri, February 2, 2004.
66. “Ogasawara Shoto no Kenkyusha 4 Nin: Shimoda de Senmon Bunya Happyo (Four Ogasawara Scholars Present Their Findings in Shimoda),” Izu Shimbun, February 7, 2004.
67. “Interview Irakugo no Nihon to Sekai (3-Part Series of Interviews on Japan and the World After
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 31 Iraq),” Yomiuri Shimbun, February 18-20, 2004.
68. “U.S.-Japan Relations,” appearance on NHK’s Kyoiku Forum, May 22, 2004
69. “Japan Airports, Airline Security Still Too Lax,” Daily Yomiuri, June 20, 2004.
70. “Expand Japan-U.S. Cooperation in International Peace Efforts,” Daily Yomiuri, October 21, 2004.
71. “Ronten: Jieitai no Yakuwari Kakudai (Commentary: Expand Role of SDF),”Yomiuri Shimbun, October 21, 2004.
72. “Bush Win Means Course Change Unlikely for Japan U.S.-Relations,” Daily Yomiuri, November 18, 2004.
73. “Responding to the Disaster in the Philippines,” Okinawa Times, December 19, 2004.
74. “U.S. Marines’ Role in Okinawa Little Understood,” Daily Yomiuri, April 16, 2005.
75. “World War II Navy Corpsman Diary Discovered, Memorial Day Reconsidered,” Television appearance on Hawaii News 4 (KITV), May 28, 2005.
76. “War Chronicle: A Lieutenant's Journal About the Battle of Iwo Jima Makes its Way to an Isle Group,” Honolulu Star Bulletin, June 5, 2005.
77. “Leadership Missing in Resolving Base Problem,” Okinawa Times, September 17, 2005.
78. “The Direction of U.S. Base Realignments in Japan: Recognize the Importance of the Marines,” Okinawa Times, September 19, 2005.
79. “Shortened Plan, Plan to Build on Land are both Unrealistic, There is a Choice for Something other than Henoko),” Ryukyu Shimpo, September 20, 2005.
80. “Consolidated Base off of Katsuren Peninsula E[ldridge] Makes Proposal for U.S. Base Realignments Combine Futenma, Naha Military Port and Other Facilities),” Ryukyu Shimpo, September 25, 2005.
81. “More at Stake than Just Futenma for Managers of Japan-U.S. Alliance,” Daily Yomiuri, October 14, 2005.
82. “Special Analysis: U.S. Base Realignments Almost at the End: The Katsuren Plan is the Key to Resolving the Issues (Interviews with Eldridge and Nukaga),” Yomiuri Shimbun, October 22, 2005.
83. “Force Realignment Plan Criticized: Bigger Japan Role, Lack of Grand Vision Worry Analysts,” The Japan Times, October 31, 2005.
84. “Interview: While a Crisis was Avoided, the Fundamental Problem was not Solved,” Kyodo News Agency, October 31, 2005.
85. “Declining Role for the Japan-U.S. Alliance, Okinawa’s Future not Clarified,” Okinawa Times, October 31, 2005.
86. “Eldridge Criticizes Interim Report, Calling for a ‘Review’ of it,” Ryukyu Shimpo, November 6, 2005.
87. “American Professor Calls Okinawa Realignment a Fiasco,” Stars and Stripes, November 9,
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88. “A New Realignment Plan that is Actually Implementable Should be Presented: Interim Report not Doable),”Sekai Nippo (World Times), November 12, 2005.
89. “Support for U.S. by SDF in Humanitarian Assistance,” Mainichi Newspaper story of December 19, 2005.
90. “Zaigai Repooto: Ajia Taiheiyo no Anzen Hosho no Daiissen de (Report from Abroad: At the Forefront of Security in the Asia Pacific), OSIPP Newsletter, No. 36 (Fall 2006), p. 5.
91. “International Kansai: Kansai should Promote More Intellectual Exchanges An Interview with Osaka University Associate Professor Robert D. Eldridge,” Sankei Shimbun, February 9, 2006.
92. “Kaigai Haken Noryoku to Sogo Unyosei Hitsuyo (The Ability to Deploy Abroad and Interoperability are Necessary),” Asahi Shimbun, March 5, 2006.
93. “Twelve Major Reasons Why Henoko Option Flawed,” Daily Yomiuri, March 6, 2006.
94. “Saihenan no Minaoshi Hitsuyo (A Reexamination of the Realignment Plan Necessary),” Kyodo News Agency, March 13, 2006.
95. “Nago Shicho Shucho Yuzurazu Enganan Shusei Kyogi (Nago Mayor Refuses to Change Position on Need for Committee to Discuss Revising Current Plan),” Okinawa Taimusu, March 23, 2006.
96. “Opinion: U.S. Forces in Japan Underappreciated,” Stars and Stripes, March 19, 2006.
97. “Bold Alternative to Base Plan Getting Little Traction So Far,” Japan Times, April 13, 2006.
98. “Nichibei Domei Kanri no Shippai (Failure at Alliance Management),” Okinawa Taimusu, May 4, 2006.
99. “Beigun Saihen o Ou: Anpo no Genba Kara (Examining the U.S. Base Realignments: The Alliance as Seen from the Trenches),” Kanagawa Shimbun, May 9, 2006.
100. “More Information Transmission from Kansai Needed,” Kippo News, May 24, 2006.
101. “Okinawa Heiwa Kyoryoku Centaa, Beigun Saihen Toronkai Jimoto Goi Fujubun Saishu Hokoku o Hihan (Okinawa Peace Assistance Center Hosts Discussion on U.S. Base Realignments Criticism of Final Report for Not Gaining Local Acceptance),” Ryukyu Shimpo, May 28, 2006.
102. “Beigun Saihen Shinpo ‘Jimoto Kosho Juyoushi Sezu’ Gunji Senmonkara Iken Kokan (Symposium on U.S. Base Realignments ‘[Govt] Did not Place Importance on Negotiating with Local Communities)’ Military Experts Exchange Opinions),” Okinawa Taimusu, May 29, 2006
103. “Intabyuu Beigun Saihen ‘Saishu Goi’ ga Imi Suru Nichibei Domei Kanri no Shippai (Interview: The Failure to Manage the Alliance Properly as Seen in the Realignment of U.S. Bases),” Nihon Saisei (Japan’s Rebirth), June 1, 2006.
104. “Under the Surface, Structural Weakness: Expert Worried about Japan-U.S. Ties,” Japan Times, June 29, 2006.
105. Appearance on Yomiuri Television Wake Up Plus! July 1, 2006, regarding U.S. base
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106. “Nichibei Domei Teemu Kyoto Gaidai de Toronkai (Discussion of U.S.-Japan Alliance at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies),” Yomiuri Shimbun, July 4, 2006.
107. “Expert Urges Stronger Japan-U.S. Alliance,” Daily Yomiuri, July 6, 2006.
108. “ ‘Iwojima Sen’ Bei de Eigaka (‘Battle of Iwo Jima’ Becomes a Movie in the United States),” Sankei Shimbun, July 22, 2007.
109. Appearance and script-writing for The San Francisco Peace Conference and Yoshida Shigeru NHK Documentary, August 30, 2006
110. “Okinawa Race Again Base-centric,” Japan Times, November 9, 2006
111. “Back to Square One after Okinawa Poll?” Japan Times, November 10, 2006.
112. “Okinawa Economic Woes Trump Base Ills for Voters,” Japan Times, November 21, 2006.
113. “We Owe Much to President Ford,” Daily Yomiuri, December 31, 2006.
114. “Beigun Saihen to Domei no Yukue (The U.S. Base Realignments and the Future of the Alliance),” Yomiuri Shimbun, May 8, 2007.
115. “Henokoan ni Riten Kaimu (There is Almost No Merit in the Henoko Plan),” Ryukyu Shimpo, May 19, 2007.
116. “Kuni to Tetteiteki ni Giron Iwakuni Shimin Shukai 1000 Nin (Debate with the Central Government Necessary, 1000 Citizens of Iwakuni Attend Gathering),” Yamaguchi Shimbun, May 20, 2007.
117. “Beigun Saihen de Shimin Shukai (Citizen’s Rally over U.S. Base Realignments),” Mainichi Shimbun, May 20, 2007.
118. “Kuni wa Setsumei Sekinin Aru (Government Has Responsibility to Explain [Decisions]),” Chugoku Shimbun, May 20, 2007.
119. “Yosanan Zettai ni Tosaneba (Budget Draft Must Not Go Through),” Yomiuri Shimbun, May 20, 2007.
120. “Soon, Chian Shibari Zuyoku (Issues of Noise Pollution and Public Safety Must be Dealt With),” Asahi Shimbun, May 20, 2007.
121. “Iwakuni Shimin 1000 Nin Atsumau (1000 Iwakuni Residents Gather),” Shimbun Akahata, May 20, 2007.
122. “Tomeisei Beikan ni Okure Nihon no Gaiko Bunsho Kokai (Japan’s Declassification of Diplomatic Documents Slow Compared to the United States and South Korea),” Asahi Shimbun, August 30, 2007.
123. “Miyazawa Kiichi and U.S.-Japan Relations,” Newsletter of the Japan-America Society of Osaka, No. 15 (August 31, 2007).
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 34 124. “Little Change Expected in U.S.-Japan Relationship,” Japan Times, September 26, 2007.
125. “Seifu Setsumei Fusoku (Government Fails to Explain Realignment Policy),” Chugoku Shimbun, October 2, 2007.
126. “Navy Women Address Leadership in Global Seminar Series,” Navy News, October 7, 2007.
127. “Boeisho Fushoji ga Nichibei Domei ni Nagekakeru Kage (The Shadow that the Defense Ministry’s Scandal Will Place on the U.S.-Japan Alliance),” Interview on MBS Radio, November 9, 2007.
128. “Okinawa Keizai Doyukai Kichi Mondai de Iken Kokan Kansai Doyukai to Seminaa (Seminar with Kansai Keizai Doyukai Provides Opportunity to Exchange Opinions with Okinawa Keizai Doyukai),” Ryukyu Shimpo, November 9, 2007.
129. “Okinawa no Risozo Meikaku ni, Beigun Saihen Shinpo (Okinawa Should Put Forward its Own Vision, U.S. Military Realignment Symposium [Panelist Says]),” Okinawa Times, November 12, 2007.
130. “Okinawa no Juyosei Kawarazu Beigun Saihen Shinpo (Okinawa’s Importance Unchanged [Says] U.S. Military Realignment Symposium),” Ryukyu Shimpo, November 12, 2007.
131. “Nichibei Boei Kyoryoku (U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation),” Yomiuri Shimbun, January 27, 2008.
132. “University Challenge,” Japan Journal, October 2008.
133. “Regional Books (Chiho no Hon), Examination through Secret Documents: Iwo Jima to Ogasawara o Meguru Nichibei Kankei (by Robert D. Eldridge),” Kyodo Tsushin, October 12, 2008.
134. “New Book Introduction, Robert D. Eldridge, Iwo Jima to Ogasawara o Meguru Nichibei Kankei,” Asagumo, October 16, 2008.
135. “U.S. Candidates Vow to ‘Re-engage’ Japan,” Japan Times, November 1, 2008.
136. “Gunji Igai mo Kankei Tsuyoku (Strengthen Ties Beyond Just the Military),” Mainichi Shimbun, November 14, 2008.
137. “Chosha no Shokai Robert D. Eldridge, Iwo Jima to Ogasawara o Meguru Nichibei Kankei (Book and Author Introduction: Robert D. Eldridge, Iwo Jima and Ogasawara Islands in U.S.-Japan Relations),” Mainichi Shimbun, November 16, 2008.
138. “Obama Shinseiken to Nichibei Kankei (The Obama Administration and U.S.-Japan Relations),” Nihon Saisei, No. 356 (January 1, 2009).
139. “Beishinseiken to Nichibei Domei Robert Eldridge ni Kiku (The New U.S. Administration and the Japan-U.S. Alliance Asking Robert Eldridge),” Shimbun Akahata, January 7, 2009.
140. “Japan Hopes New U.S. Leader Can Demonstrate Alliance is Still Vital,” The Japan Times, January 22, 2009.
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141. “Sekai Shimin Seminaa (Global Citizen Seminar),” Seikyo Shimbun, March 16, 2009.
142. “DPJ to Shed Light on Secret Pacts: Pledge to Declassify Documents Could Harm Relations with U.S.,” Japan Times, August 20, 2009.
143. “Okinawa Reversion Decided Forty Years Ago,” Okinawa Marine, November 20, 2009.
144. “Security Treaty with Japan Stands Test of Time,” Okinawa Marine, January 15, 2010.
145. “Mutual Cooperation, Security Treaty with Japan Turns 50,” Iwakuni Approach, January 22, 2010.
146. “U.S. Marine Presence in Okinawa Prefecture Essential,” Daily Yomiuri, March 4, 2010, with Dan Melton.
147. “Emotionalized Debate Blurs Valuable Functions of Futenma,” Japan Times, March 8, 2010, with Dan Melton.
148. “Security Treaty with Japan Turns 50 (in English and Japanese),” Big Circle, Spring 2010, pp. 5-6.
149. “Students Gain Military Understanding,” Okinawa Marine, August 20, 2010.
150. “Yokushiryoku to Futan Keigen no Hazama de: Futenma Kōchaku, Senkaku Kinchō, Okinawa Beikaiheitai Kichi o Aruku (Caught between Deterrence and the Reduction of the Burden: Futenma, Tensions Over the Senkakus, and Walking around Marine Corps Bases in Okinawa),” Chuo Koron, December 2010, pp. 128-134 (Eldridge interviewed and led tour).
151. “Time for Japan to Step Up in Afghanistan,” Daily Yomiuri, January 13, 2011.
152. “Shimoda Restart is Good for the U.S.-Japan Relationship,” Daily Yomiuri, February, 2011.
153. “Japan, U.S. Need Disaster Support Agreement,” Daily Yomiuri, March 25, 2011.
154. “Time for a Japan-U.S. Mutual Assistance Treaty,” Japan Times, March 31, 2011.
155. “Quake Relief Effort Highlights a Vital U.S. Military Function,” Japan Times, April 1, 2011.
156. “Marines Eager to Help, Moved by Experience,” Stars and Stripes, April 4, 2011.
157. “Watashi no Shiten Tomodachi Sakusen Domeikoku Nihon e no Shien ni Hokori (My Point of View: An Honor to Provide Support to Ally Japan in Operation Tomodachi) ,” Asahi Shimbun, April 9, 2011
158. “Beigun mo, Bosai Kunren ni Sanka o (U.S. Military Should be Invited to Participate in Disaster Exercises),” Yomiuri Shimbun, April 16, 2011.
159. “Interview with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge, editor and annotator of Fighting Spirit: The Memoirs of Major Yoshitaka Horie,” Extension 727, WGN Radio, Chicago, June 28, 2011.
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 36 160. “A Small Island’s Big Lessons,” Daily Yomiuri, June 30, 2011.
161. “U.S. Marines—No Greater Ambassadors,” Okinawa Marine, July 8, 2011.
162. “Nichibei Sohoko no Koryu Susumeru: Bei Kaiheitai Taiheiyo Kichi Gaiko Seisakubu Robaato Erudorijji Jicho (Promoting Mutual Exchange between Japan and the United States: An Interview with Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, G-7, MCIPAC),” Sekai Nippo, November 20, 2011.
163. “Marines, Shizuoka Prefecture Discuss Disaster Mitigation,” Okinawa Marine, November 23, 2011.
164. “Applying the Lessons Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, Overcoming National and Organizational Barriers for Relief and Support in Natural Disasters, Recommendations from ‘Operation Tomodachi’ (Kuni, Soshiki no Waku o Koe Jinji Kōryū o Higashi Nihon Daishinsai no Kyōkun o Ikasu: Saigai Kyūen-Shien no Arikata ‘Operation Tomodachi’ Kara no Teigen),” Fujinokuni, No. 6 (Fall 2011), pp-7-8.
165. “Hanshin-Awaji no Taiken Genten Henshu Iin Intavyuu Beikoku Kaiheitai Taiheiyo Kichi Seimu Gaikobu Jicho Robaato D Erudoriji San: Nichibei no Saigaiji Renkei o Isogu Riyu ha? Hanshin-Awaji was the Origin for their Experiences Editorial Board Member’s Interview with Robert D. Eldridge, Deputy Government and External Affairs Division, Marine Corps Installations Pacific: Why There Push for Japan-U.S. Cooperation in Natural Disasters),” Kobe Shimbun, January 9, 2012.
166. “Operation Tomodachi a Huge Success, But Was It a One-off?” Japan Times, March 3, 2012.
167. “Anpo Doryoku ga Beikoku Ugokasu (Efforts in Security Matters Influences the United States),” Mainichi Shimbun, May 13, 2011.
168. “Okinawa Kaiheitai no Katsuyo Nozomu Jichitai no Bosai Keikaku (We Desire Japan to Utilize the Marines in Local Disaster Preparedness),” Yomiuri Shimbun, July 7, 2012 (written for Lieutenant General Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr.).
169. “The Importance of Disaster Cooperation with U.S.,” Daily Yomiuri, July 10, 2012 (written for Lieutenant General Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr.).
170. “On Receiving the Nakasone Award and U.S.-Japan Relations,” Thinktech Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 10, 2012.
171. “The Marine Corps on Okinawa—How is Our Alliance with Japan Impacted?” Asia In Review (television show), July 11, 2012.
172. “On Receiving the Nakasone Award, U.S.-Japan Relations, and the Osprey,” Yastradamus Kiss FM Kobe, July 22, 2012.
173. “MEU is About Capabilities and Relationships,” The Mainichi, August 19, 2012.
174. “Osprey Will Reduce the Impact,” Japan Times, September 23, 2012.
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175. “Osprey Ideally Suited to Defend Senkakus,” Daily Yomiuri, September 27, 2012.
176. “Japan’s Okinawa Dilemma,” Inside Story, November 7, 2012.
177. “Community Relations and the Marine Corps in Okinawa,” Yastradamus Kiss FM Kobe, November 12, 2012.
178. “Community Relations and the Marine Corps in Okinawa,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, November 15, 2012.
179. “Option for Senkakus’ Funds,” Japan Times, November 19, 2012.
180. “Scholar Tries to Ease Okinawa’s U.S. Pains: Ex-Professor Accepts Tall Order: Put the Marines’ Best Foot Forward,” Japan Times, November 24, 2012.
181. “Marines, Okinawans Have Complex Relationship,” Marine Corps Times, December 9, 2012.
182. “Ospreys Serve as Flexible Air, Ground Support,” Daily Yomiuri, December 15, 2012 (written for Lieutenant General Kenneth J. Glueck, Jr.).
183. “Community Relations and the Marine Corps in Okinawa,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, December 20, 2012.
184. “The Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake and Great East Japan Earthquake,” Yastradamus Kiss FM Kobe, January 21, 2013.
185. “Osupurei Saigai Kyuen Ni (Use the MV-22 in Humanitarian Operations),” Mainichi Shimbun, January 27, 2013 (written for Brigadier General Craig Q. Timberlake).
186. “Facts Stack Up Against China’s Senkaku Claim,” Japan Times, January 28, 2013.
187. “‘Okinawa Mondai’ no Kyakkanteki na Hodo Nozomu (Desiring Objective Media Coverage of the ‘Okinawa Problem’),” Mainichi Shimbun, February 4, 2013.
188. “The Senkaku Islands Dispute and the Future of U.S.-Japan Relations,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, February 21, 2013.
189. “Jichitai to Renkei Kyoka Nakai Torafu ni Sonae Beigun Tomodachi Sakusen o Kyokun (U.S. Preparing for the Nankai Trough Earthquake through Strengthening Ties with Local Governments: Lessons Learned from Operation Tomodachi),” Kyodo Tsushin, February 22, 2013.
190. “U.S. Forces in Japan Seek Closer Ties with Local Governments,” Kyodo News Agency, February 23, 2013.
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191. “Civilian Employee Thanks Marines for Dedication” Okinawa Marine, March 8, 2013.
192. “Japan, U.S. Memorialize Disaster, Strengthen Bond,” Okinawa Marine, March 15, 2013.
193. “Dr. Robert Eldridge, ’90: A Global Citizen,” Lynchburg College, March 16, 2013.
194. “Osupurei: Jijitsu to Fikushon (Osprey: Fact and Fiction),” Commentary, Heiwa Anzen Hosho Kenkyusho (Research Institute for Peace and Security), April 2, 2013 (written with Major General Christopher S. Owens).
195. “John F. Kennedy’s Legacy Finally to Come to Japan,” Japan Times, April 5, 2013.
196. “Friendships Osprey Has Built in Japan,” Japan News by the Yomiuri Shimbun, April 8, 2013.
197. “Ideas Inspire Partnership: Lasting Bonds Develop After First Positive Impressions,” Okinawa Marine, May 17, 2013.
198. “Protests on Okinawa Aren’t Always What They Appear to Be,” Stars and Stripes, May 23, 2013.
199. “Medical Personnel Lead Disaster Management Conference,” Okinawa Marine, May 24, 2013.
200. “Hatsu no Kyodo Ensokai Kassai (Applauding the First Joint Concert),” Nihon Keizai Shimbun, June 1, 2013.
201. “The Role of the Marines in Japan, with Lieutenant General Glueck,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, June 6, 2013.
202. “Chugoku no Senkaku Chokusetsu Shinryaku ga Hajimatta (The Direct Invasion of the Senkaku Islands Has Begun),” Seiron, Vol. 40, No. 7 (July 2013), 92-99.
203. “65th Japan-America Student Conference Members Tour Camp Foster,” Okinawa Marine, June 28, 2013.
204. “Junior Chamber International Japan Visits Camp Foster,” Okinawa Marine, July 12, 2013.
205. “‘Academic Society’ Disappoints,” Japan Times, July 25, 2013.
206. Students, Service Members Create Lasting Bonds,” Okinawa Marine, July 25, 2013.
207. “Oshima Youth Return,” Okinawa Marine, August 2, 2013.
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208. “Oshima Teens Make Splash at Camp Foster,” Okinawa Marine, August 9, 2013.
209. “Real Contribution of U.S. Bases,” Japan Times, August 10, 2013.
210. “Okinawa Shows Vulnerability of Japan PM’s Popular Appeal,” Reuters, August 19, 2013.
211. “Okinawa Beigun Heri Tsuiraku: Jiko Kyumeishi, ‘Yujin’ o Mamoru (The U.S. Military Helicopter Crash in Okinawa: Finding Out the Reason for It While Protecting ‘Our Friends’),” Yomiuri Shimbun, August 23, 2013 (written for Brigadier General James B. Hecker).
212. “Friendship Shines after Okinawa Crash,” Japan News, August 26, 2013 (written for Brigadier General James B. Hecker).
213. “Beikoku Okinawa Kaiheitai Kichi o Homon: Kokudo Kyojinka Chosakai ni Kanbu Maneku (Visit to U.S. Marine Corps Base: Senior Official Invited to Research Group on Strengthening the Country),” Wakayama Shimbun, October 16, 2013.
214. “Good Road Manners Save Lives,” Okinawa Marine, October 18, 2013.
215. “The Role of the III MEF CG in Okinawa, with Lieutenant General John E. Wissler,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, October 24, 2013.
216. “College Night Offers Worldwide Education Opportunities,” Okinawa Marine, November 15, 2013.
217. “JFK’s Message Echoes Today,” Japan Times, November 22, 2013.
218. “Operation Damayan and the Marines, with Captain Caleb D. Eames,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, November 28, 2013.
219. “Amerikajin Kenkyusha ga Mita Fukki Undo (The [Amami] Reversion Movement as Seen from [the Perspective of] an American Researcher,” KTS [Kagoshima Television Station], Amami Nihon Fukki 60 Shunen Shiriizu (Series on the 60th Anniversary of Amami’s Reversion to Japan), December 4, 2013.
220. “Nichibei Kyoryoku de Kokumin no Inochi Taisetsu ni: Tsune Higoro Kara Shinken na Torikumi o (Japan-U.S. Cooperation Important for Saving the Lives of the People: Necessary to Earnestly Adopt Serious Measures),” Wakayama Shimbun, December 10, 2013.
221. “‘Hankichi’ Saidatsu Jimotoshi (‘Anti-base’ Stance Prominent among Local Newspapers),” Yomiuri Shimbun, December 10, 2013.
222. “Interview with Dr. Robert D. Eldridge,” TBS Documentary Special Fensu Bundan Sareta Shima Okinawa (Okinawa: The Island Divided by Fences), December 15, 2013.
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223. “Okinawa Braces Itself for Decision on Relocation of USMC’s Futenma Base,” Jane’s Intelligence Review, December 22, 2013.
224. “Beigun Jieitai Renkei o: Daikibo Saigai de Shimpo (Cooperation between U.S. Military and Self-Defense Forces: [Discussed at] Symposium on Large-Scale Disaster),” Ryukyu Shimpo, January 12, 2014.
225. “Daikibo Saigai Sonae ‘Bichiku Kichi’ Hitsuyo: Gyosei Ya Beigun no Kadai Giron (‘Supply Base’ Necessary in Preparation for Large-Scale Disaster: Discussions on Government and U.S. Military Roles),” Okinawa Taimusu, January 13, 2014.
226. “Kaiheitai kara Mita Bosai Kyoryoku (A Marine Corps’ Perspective on Disaster Cooperation),” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, January 16, 2014.
227. “International Students Tour Futenma, Expand Academic Understanding,” Okinawa Marine, January 24, 2014.
228. “Beigun no Tachiba Kara Shinsai no Kyokun Shokai: Ken Kanbura ni Kaiheitai Jicho (Introducing the Disaster Lessons Learned from the Perspective of the U.S. Military: U.S. Marines Deputy [Speaks] to Prefecture Leadership),” Asahi Shimbun, February 14, 2014.
229. “Saigai Sonae Renkei o Mitsu ni: Bei Kaiheitai no Jicho ga Koen (Close Cooperation in Preparing for Disaster Necessary: U.S. Marines Deputy Lecture),” Ise Shimbun, February 14, 2014.
230. “Saigai Sonae Jichitai to Renkei o: Kenritsudai Bei Kaiheitai Hakushi ga Koen (Cooperating with Local Authorities to Prepare for Disasters: U.S. Marine Ph.D. [Gives] Lectures),” Shizuoka Shimbun, February 17, 2014.
231. “The Role of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group CG in Okinawa, with Brigadier General Neil E. Nelson,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, February 27, 2014.
232. “Planners, Experts Meet to Enhance Relief Efforts,” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, May 5, 2014.
233. “Program Furthers Understanding between Okinawan Citizens, U.S. Marines,” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, May 8, 2014.
234. “Commentary: New Format, New Relationships,” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, May 15, 2014.
235. “Ronzetsu: Atarashii Katachi, Atarashii Kankei (Commentary: New Format, New Relationships),” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, May 15, 2014.
236. “Japan-America Societies Offer Chance to Connect (or Re-Connect) with Japan,” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, May 28, 2014.
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237. “The Role of the 3d Marine Division (with Major General H. Stacey Clardy),” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, May 29, 2014.
238. “Shinsaiji ni Beigun Katsuyo Meiki (Clearly Include Use of U.S. Forces in Natural Disasters), Kochi Shimbun, May 31, 2014.
239. “Ronzetsu: Nichibei Kyokai ni yoru Kankei Kyoka no Kikai Teikyo (Japan-America Societies Strengthen Relationships),” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, June 2, 2014.
240. “Bei Kaiheitai Kokan: Yosei ga Areba Sanka Kento ‘Osupurei ha Fukaketsu (Senior U.S. Marine Corps Official: Will Consider Participating if There is a Request, ‘[Role of] Osprey Indispensible’),” Kochi Shimbun, June 2, 2014.
241. “Commentary: Preparing for the ‘Big One,’ Together,” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, June 2, 2014.
242. “Saigai Sonae Soshiki Renkei o (Promoting the Cooperation of Organizations for Disaster Response),” Ehime Shimbun, June 3, 2014.
243. “Ronzetsu: Tsugi no Daishinsai ni Isshoni Sonaeru Tame Ni (Commentary: Preparing for the Big One Together),” Okinawa Marine-DVIDS, June 4, 2014.
244. “Beigun Sanka no Bosai Kunrenzo: Kochiken Nado Renkei Mosaku (U.S. Forces’ Participation in Disaster Drills Increasing: Looking at Developing Cooperation with Kochi Prefecture),” Kochi Shimbun, June 5, 2014.
245. “The Futenma Flightline Fair, VMGR-152 Move to Iwakuni, and Aviation Operations (with BrigGenof the 3d Marine Division (with Major General H. Stacey Clardy),” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, May 29, 2014.
246. “Okinawaken ni Shizen Hazei Shita Shin ‘Beigun Kichi’ Undo (The Pro- “U.S. Base” Movement that Emerged Naturally in Okinawa Prefecture),” Shukan Shincho, Vol. 59, No. 22 (June 12, 2014), 44-47.
247. “Shizuokaken ni Manabu Wagakuni no Shobo, Bosai, Kiki Kanri Taisaku: Iwata Takayoshi Shizuokaken Kiki Kanrikan ni Kiku (Learning from Shizuoka Prefecture: Our Country’s Response Measures for Fires, Disasters, and Crisis Management as Viewed from the Perspective of Mr. Iwata Takayoshi, Senior Official in Charge of Crisis Management, Shizuoka Prefecture),” Gendai Shobo, Vol. 52, No. 6 (June 2014), 30-36.
248. “Okinawa Memorial Day Honors War Dead,” This Week on Okinawa, Vol. 60, No. 26 (June 29-July 5, 2014), 18-20.
249. “U.S. Hails Defense Revamp,” Japan Times, July 2, 2014.
250. “Students Get On-the-Job Experience in Professional Marine Corps Environment,”
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 42 Okinawa Marine, July 24, 2014.
251. “The Family Readiness Program (with Mrs. Susan Wissler and Mrs. Denise Loftesnes),” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, July 24, 2014.
252. “Shinsai 20 Nen o Mae ni Kokusai Shimpo (International Symposium before 20th Anniversary of Disaster),” NHK Hyogo News, August 1, 2014.
253. “The Family Readiness Program, Part 2 (with Mrs. Susan Wissler and Mrs. Denise Loftesnes),” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, August 28, 2014.
254. “Bosai no Hi no tame no Kowa (A Talk for Disaster Reduction Day),” Nihon Bunka Channel Sakura, September 1, 2014.
255. “OPG Leads Way as Marines, JSDF Join Disaster Preparedness Training,” Okinawa Marine, September 11, 2014.
256. “Oshima Student Wants to Give Back after Operation Tomodachi by Being a Bridge between Japan and the United States Marines,” Okinawa Marine, September 12, 2014.
257. “Oshima no Gakusei ga Tomodachi Sakusen no Go, Nihon to Amerika Kaiheitai no Kakehashi to Nari, Ongaeshi Suru Koto o Negau (translation of above),” Okinawa Marine, September 17, 2014.
258. “American Women’s Welfare Association: Its History and Future, with Meghan Walsh and Sylvia Maiko Black,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, September 25, 2014.
259. “For the Children,” Okinawa Marine, September 26, 2014.
260. “Onodera Itsunori: A Once in a Lifetime Defense Minister,” IIPS Commentary, October 1, 2014.
261. “MCIPAC 101 Seminar,” This Week on Okinawa, Vol. 60, No. 40 (October 5-11, 2014), p. 27.
262. “Onodera Itsunori: Isshō ni Ichido no Bōei Daijin (Onodera Itsunori: A Once in a Lifetime Defense Minister), Sekai Heiwa Kenkyūsho Komentarii, October 6, 2014.
263. “On International Education,” The Roots, FM 21 Nirai, Chatan, Okinawa, October 10, 2014.
264. “American Forces Network,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, October 16, 2014.
265. “Disaster Drills Build Bridges,” Okinawa Marine, October 20, 2014.
266. “Nichibei Domei Togo Unyo de Renkei Kyoka Kitai ‘Okinawa no Futan Keigen ha Kano’
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 43 Senichi Kurabu Robaato Erudorijji Shi Koen (Japan-U.S. Alliance Expectations for Strengthen Cooperation Through Jointness, Okinawa’s Burden Can be Reduced, Robert Eldridge Speaks at Senichi Kurabu),” Sekai Nippo, October 22, 2014.
267. “Nihon ga Subeki Ritō Bōei to Kōhō Gaikō (What Japan Must Do with Regard to Defense of Its Outer Islands and [the Conducting of] Public Diplomacy),” Will, Vol. 40, No. 12 (December 2014), pp. 238-247.
268. “Marines Hold Disaster Drill,” This Week on Okinawa, Vol. 60, No. 44 (November 2-8, 2014), pp. 22-23.
269. “Higashi Ajia Chiiki ni Okeru Zaioki Beigun no Yakuwari Zaiokinawa Beigun Kaiheitai Seimu Gaikobu Jicho Robaato D Erudorijji Shi (The Role of U.S. Forces in Okinawa Deputy Director for Government and External Affairs, U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Robert D. Eldridge,” Sekai Nippo, November 3, 2014.
270. “Saigaiji ni Okeru Kaiheitai no Yakuwari: Tomodachi Sakusen Hatsuansha ni Kiku, Bijon Iwakuni de Erudorijji Hakase Koen (The Role of the [U.S.] Marine Corps in Natural Disasters: Listening to the Proposer of Operation Tomodachi, Dr. Eldridge’s Lecture at Vision Iwakuni,” Iwakuni no Akarui Mirai o Tsukuru Kai [Yayoikai] Kaiho, November 7, 2014.
271. “Tiny Okinawa Throws Spanner in U.S.-Japan Military Alliance,” Irish Times, November 20, 2014.
272. “The Problem of Chinese Fishing and Coral Poaching Vessels in the Ogasawara Islands (with Ichiki Shigeo),” Yastradamus Kiss FM Kobe, November 23, 2014.
273. “Volunteering and the Fence Clean Project,” Okinawa Marine, November 24, 2014.
274. “Experiencing a Ride on the Marine Corps Osprey Firsthand (op-ed by Shimabukuro Yoshikazu),” Okinawa Marine, December 17, 2014.
275. “On Relations with the Local Community and Traffic Safety,” American Forces Network (radio) Okinawa, Wave 89, December 22, 2014.
276. “Marine, Corpsmen, and GSDF to the Rescue in Okinawa (op-ed by SgtMaj Iwasaki),” Okinawa Marine, December 23, 2014 (Japanese version published January 5, 2015).
277. “Nihon no Motenashi to Yujo ni Kansha (Gratitude for Japan’s Hospitality and Friendship), Sekai Nippo, January 1, 2015.
278. “The Importance of Transparency, Accountability, and Objectivity in Base Hosting Issues,” Wannu Omoi FM 21 in Okinawa, January 8, 2015.
279. “Skewing FAO Promotion Rates,” Marine Corps Times, February 9, 2014.
280. “Think Tank Should Do More ‘Thinking’,” Japan Times, February 10, 2014.
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281. “Disaster Information Vital for Foreign Residents,” Japan Times, March 5, 2015.
282. “The Problem of Chinese Fishing and Coral Poaching Vessels in the Ogasawara Islands (with Ichiki Shigeo),” Thinktech Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii, forthcoming.
283. “Getting Facts Right on Okinawa,” op-ed submitted to Washington Post to correct their story (forthcoming).
BOOK REVIEWS 1. “Who Really Runs Japan?” (Book Review of James M. Schlesinger’s Shadow Shoguns: The Rise and Fall of Japan’s Postwar Political Machine), in Japan Quarterly, Vol. 45, No. 2 (April-June 1998), pp. 94-96.
2. Book Review (in Japanese) of Sugita Yoneyuki’s Hegemonii no Gyakusetsu: Ajia Taiheiyo Senso to Beikoku no Higashi Ajia Seisaku, 1941-1952 [The Irony of Hegemony: The Asia-Pacific War and US Policy Toward East Asia, 1941-1952] (Kyoto: Sekai Shisosha, 1999) in Gijutsu to Keizai [Technology and Economy], No. 393 (November 1999), p. 67.
3. Book Review of Miyazato Seigen’s Nichibei Kankei to Okinawa, 1945-1972 (Japan-U.S. Relations and Okinawa, 1945-1972), The Journal of American History, Vol. 90, No. 2 (September 2003), pp. 715-716.
4. Book Review of Henry Oinas-Kukkonen’s Tolerance, Suspicion, and Hostility: Changing U.S. Attitudes toward the Japanese Communist Movement, 1944-1947, in The Journal of American History, Vol. 91, No. 2 (September 2004), p. 113.
5. Book Review of Ulrich Straus, The Anguish of Surrender, in International Public Policy Studies, Vol. 10, No. 2 (March 2006), pp. 181-183.
6. Book Review of Miyume Tanji, Myth, Protest and Struggle in Okinawa, in The Journal of Japanese Studies, Vol. 35, No. 1 (Winter 2009), pp. 194-196.
7. Book Review of Peter Mauch, Sailor Diplomat: Nomura Kichisaburo and the Japanese-American War, in Pacific Historical Review, Vol. 82, No. 1 (February 2013,), pp. 160-162.
8. Book Review of Jeffrey Record, A War It Was Always Going to Lose: Why Japan Attacked America in 1941, in Marine Corps University Journal, Vol. 3, No. 1 (Spring 2012), pp. ???.
ESSAYS 1. “Sending the Wrong Images,” JET JOURNAL, Spring 1992, pp. 14-15.
2. “Two Years as A Member of the Town,” Come, Hyogo International Association, Summer 1992, p. 12.
3. “Not Goodbye, But See You Again,” Naka-cho Koho, August 1992, p. 18.
4. Robaato no Nakacho Nikki 100 Kai Kansei Kinenshu (Robert’s Naka-cho Diary: Special Collection of Essays on the Occasion of the 100th Time), (Naka-cho Board of Education, 1992).
5. “A World Turned Upside Down: The 1995 Kobe Earthquake,” Shinjitsu no Michi No. 10 (April 1995), pp. 10-20.
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 45 6. “Tsurunen’s 1995 Challenge,” Japan Quarterly, Vol. 43, No. 2 (April-June 1996), p. 124.
7. “OSIPP de Manabu ‘Sogo Anzen Hosho’ (Learning ‘Comprehensive Security’ at OSIPP),” Yomiuri Choken Quarterly, No. 7 (Spring 2003), pp. 120-123.
8. “On Leadership, Public Serve, and Public Policy,” Opening Remarks to Lecture by Nancy Kassebaum Baker, International Public Policy Studies, Vol. 7, No. 2 (March 2003), pp. 211-212.
9. “Remembering the Dead: A Trip to Iwo Jima,” Kansai Time Out, No. 316 (June 2003), p. 11.
10. “The Importance of Studying Abroad,” Lynchburg College Critograph, No. 1029 (January 25, 2007).
11. “Strengthening Community Relations,” Seiwadai News, January 2007.
12. “Thank you, Dr. Iokibe,” Shinjitsu no Michi, Essays on the Occasion of Iokibe Makoto’s Retirement, No. 21 (March 2007), pp. 105-107.
13. “Watashi no Issatsu (My Book Recommendation),” OSIPP Newsletter, No. 44 (Fall 2007), p. 8.
14. “Readers in Council: Reasons that Sound Like Excuses,” Japan Times, December 6, 2012.
OTHERS, INCLUDING PUBLIC LECTURES AND TRANSLATIONS 1. Makoto Iokibe, “Japan’s Democratic Experience,” in Larry Diamond and Marc F. Plattner, eds. Democracy in East Asia (Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998), pp. 79-95. (Translation.)
2. “Nakacho to no 10 Nen (My Ten Years with Nakacho),” Keynote Speech before the Nakacho Seikatsu Sozo Daigaku, Naka-cho, Japan, November 13, 1999.
3. Akio Watanabe, “50 Years of the Japan-U.S. Alliance and its Prospects for the 21st Century,” Paper prepared for Workshop 2 on the Japan-U.S. Security Alliance: Search for the New Frontier sponsored by the Research Institute for Peace and Security and the Atlantic Council of the United States, March 10, 2001. (Subsequently, RIPS Working Paper, Spring 2001 (original Japanese language version appeared in Kokusai Mondai, January 2001). (Translation.)
4. Tetsuya Nishimoto, “Problems in Managing the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty After the Guidelines,” Paper prepared for Workshop 2 on the Japan-U.S. Security Alliance: Search for the New Frontier sponsored by the Research Institute for Peace and Security and the Atlantic Council of the United States, March 10, 2001. (Subsequently, RIPS Working Paper, Spring 2001 (original Japanese language version appeared in Kokusai Mondai, January 2001). (Translation.)
5. “Kawanishi no Amerikajin (An American in Kawanishi),” invited lecture before the faculty and students at Kawanishi Minami Elementary School, Kawanishi City, Japan, January 27, 2003.
6. Yoshio Okawara, “Concerning the Plan for an East Asia Cooperative Organization,” RIPS’ Eye, No. 5 (September 1, 2003). (Translation.)
7. Masamichi Inoki, “Hitler and Stalin,” RIPS’ Eye, No. 2 (December 19, 2003). (Translation.)
8. “Career Options and Life after Wall High School, with a Focus on Students with an Interest in History and International Affairs,” speech before high school students (at alma mater), Wall, New Jersey, November 4, 2006.
9. Nishihara Masashi, “U.S. Military Advisors and the Establishment of the Japanese National
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10. “Japan in the World,” invited lecture before the faculty and students at Inagawa High School, Inagawa-cho, Japan, December 18, 2008.
11. “Sekai Shimin to ha Nani ka (On Global Citizenship),” invited lecture before the Kansai Students Chapter, Soka Gakkai, Osaka, Japan, March 14, 2009.
12. “The Hatoyama Administration,” A Talk before Mr. Andrew’s 4th Grade Class, E.C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, January 15, 2010.
13. “Career Day: University Professor/Author,” speech before all grades at E.C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 20, 2010.
14. “Disaster Safety: Surviving the 1995 Kobe Earthquake,” Talk before 3rd Grade Class, E. C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, September 24, 2010.
15. “Understanding the 2010 Okinawa Gubernatorial Election,” Talk before 5th Grade Social Studies Class, E. C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, December 1, 2010.
16. “Policy Advisor and Operation Tomodachi,” Talks before 3rd-5th Grade Classes as a Make-up for Career Day, E.C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 22, 2011,
17. “Career Day: Interpreter/Translator,” Talks before 3rd-5th Grade Classes, E.C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2012.
18. “Nichibei Yuko, Nichibei Koryu no Shocho (Symbols of Japan-U.S. Friendship and Exchange),” Talk before Fence Clean-up Project, Ginowan City, Okinawa.
19. “Career Day: Community Relations Specialist,” Talks before 3rd-5th Grade Classes, E.C. Killin Elementary School, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 29, 2013.
20. “College, Careers, Writing, and Presenting: A Talk before Mr. Niro’s AVID Class,” Lester Middle School, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan, April 29, 2013.
21. “College, Careers, Writing, and Presenting: A Talk before Mr. Niro’s AVID Class,” Lester Middle School, Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan, May 2, 2013.
RESEARCH INTERESTS ON-GOING, PLANNED, AND/OR FUTURE RESEARCH PROJECTS, 2014-2018 Book on the Bonin Islands, Iwo Jima, and U.S.-Japan Relations, to be published by MCU Press in 2014 Book on university reform in Japan, to be published by NTT Shuppan in 2015 Edited memoirs of Ambassador J. Graham Parsons, to be completed in mid 2015 Book on the history of the Japan Self-Defense Force/Ground SDF and its future to be completed in early 2014 Article on Ambassador Parsons-Ambassador Reischauer Rivalry and Views on U.S. Policy toward Japan, to be completed in 2014 Article on Ambassador MacArthur-Dr. Reischauer article controversy and Views on U.S.-Japan Relations, to be completed in 2014 Article on Emperor’s visit to U.S. in 1975, to be completed in 2014 Book on the Essence of the Okinawa Problem, to be completed in Japanese, in 2014 Book on comparative study of Okinawa’s Outer Islands, to be completed in Japanese and perhaps English, in 2014 Book on Key Documents and People in the U.S.-Japan Alliance, to be completed in 2014 Article or Book on Alliance Management, to be completed in 2014 Article on Yonaguni Defense Build-up, to be completed in 2014 Translation, revision, and co-editing with Watanabe Akio of his Sengo Nihon no Saishotachi (The
Dr. Robert D. Eldridge Curriculum Vitae April 2015 47 Prime Ministers of Postwar Japan) to be completed in 2015. Editing and translation of the diary of Douglas MacArthur’s political adviser, William J. Sebald, into Japanese, to be completed in mid-2015/Possible documentary of diary to be produced by NHK Article on Ishigaki Incident (War Crimes) to be published in 2015 Article on MiG-25 Defection to Japan, U.S.-Japan Relations, and Inter-Agency Dynamics, to be completed in 2016 Book on Okinawa and U.S.-Japan relations between 1952 and 1972, when Okinawa was returned to Japan (several years project), as a sequel to my book on the period from 1945-1952, to be completed in 2016 Book on Lockheed Scandal and U.S.-Japan Relations, to be completed in 2017 Biography of Sato Eisaku, to be published in English and Japanese in 2018
PERSONAL Birth Date: 1/23/1968, age 47 Place of Birth: Neptune, New Jersey, U.S.A.; raised in Wall Township, New Jersey (until 1986) Citizenship: USA (residing since 1990 in Japan; spousal visa, currently SOFA status) Marital Status: married (March 15, 1997); two children (Ami Mary, b. April 2, 1999, and Kennan Thomas, b. November 6, 2001) Religion: Christian (Faith: Roman Catholic) Hobbies: Mountain-climbing, mountain-biking, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, weightlifting/gym, hiking, traveling, soccer, racquetball, tennis, reading, photography, volunteer activities Travel: Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, England, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Greece, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, Indonesia, and U.S. territories in Pacific Experience Living Abroad: Japan, 25 years; France, 8 months; China, 1 month Languages: Japanese (advanced); French (intermediate, but level has since declined); Chinese (beginner); Shuwa [Japanese sign language] (studied, but not yet proficient) Other: Cub Scout leader volunteer, tutor, blood donor, organ donor, bone marrow donor, World Vision sponsor of two female children in Malawi and Ethiopia, Africa
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