Over the past five decades, bilateral relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea have far surpassed those of the previous sixteen centuries, yet the scars of the past continue to challenge efforts toward more fundamental reconciliation and deeper collaboration.
World trade is stuttering, the WTO Doha negotiations are on life support, and a Pacific trade deal has just been reached. What are the prospects for trade multilateralism and its implications for economic development?
Trade negotiations surrounding the Trans-Pacific Partnership could facilitate progress on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks, but much more needs to be negotiated before the transatlantic deal is finalized.

The day’s final panel was an exercise in putting their infrastructure solutions into practice in the current political climate.

Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel discussed American job creation and infrastructure.

A special focus of this panel was on how shifting perspectives on financing can reframe the issue and make big results much more achievable.


Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke about American job creation and infrastructure.

Vice President Joseph Biden spoke about American job creation and infrastructure.

William J. Burns gave the opening remarks at the American Job Creation and Infrastructure Forum.