Community Conversations Misawa Roundtable: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and its Implications for Asia-Pacific Security

Join YCAPS for our inaugural roundtable in Misawa for 2022! Our Roundtable series is designed to be a more personal, by-RSVP discussion where attendees connect to explore contemporary topics.

Russia’s sudden invasion of Ukraine affected more than just Ukraine’s neighbors in Europe. Ripple effects of the war have already begun to shift security postures in the Asia-Pacific, including China’s perceptions of a potential Taiwan invasion. Come join us for dinner and discussion on the implications of the war in Ukraine for the U.S.-Japan Alliance and for the region at large.

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 9, 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Uotami, Sky Plaza Mall
8-34 Sky Plaza MISAWA, Chuocho, 2 Chome, Misawa, Aomori, 033-0001

Cost: Free of charge; YCAPS will subsidize meal costs by paying the first ¥1000 per person; Attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages beyond that cost.

To sign up, please email info@ycaps.org. Space is limited.

If you would like to read more about this situation ahead of the roundtables, some recent articles include:

• China Is Not Russia; Taiwan Is Not Ukraine (The Diplomat)

• Ukraine spillover dominates discussion at Singapore security summit (Nikkei Asia)

• Ukraine war — and impact on Asia — take top billing in Japan defense white paper (Japan Times)

This event is welcome to all, whether you are a beginner or an expert in the topic. However, because this is a dinner event, we ask that anyone who has COVID-19, COVID-like symptoms, or recent exposure to COVID kindly refrain from attending. YCAPS hopes to host more events like this in Iwakuni, Misawa, Fussa, Yokosuka, Sasebo, and Okinawa in the fall. In the meantime, you can learn more about the YCAPS-SPF Community Conversations Program at the Community Conversations Program Page

Moderators:

Jeff Mazziotta is the program director for YCAPS-SPF Community Conversations program. As a U.S. Army veteran and an experienced NGO Director of Wild Response, Jeff has developed and implemented a wide range of programs in Japan, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Jenna Lindeke Heavenrich is the program officer for the YCAPS-SPF Community Conversations program. As a military spouse, she has maintained a 10+ year career in the field of international affairs, with a focus on the intersection between humanitarian assistance, security, international relations, and intercultural relations. She received her MAs from American University: School of International Service and Ritsumeikan University: Graduate School of International Relations.
 

Dress Code: Office Casual

Cost: Free of charge; YCAPS will subsidize meal costs by paying the first ¥1000 per person; Attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own food and beverages beyond that cost.

Moderator: Jenna Lindeke Heavenrich & Jeff Mazziotta