Major subject Areas (SAIS Language Program) I. International Relations 1. U.S. Japan Bilateral Relations
2. Foreign Policy
3. Official Visits
4. Treaties and Agreements
5. Meetings, Talks, and Negations
6. International Organizations (e.g., the UN, WTO, etc.) II. Economic Affairs 1. Trade
2. Economic Development
3. Finance and Financial Intuitions
4. Fiscal Issues and Monetary Policy
5. Industry and Labor Relations III. Domestic Politics 1. Government and Political System
2. Bureaucracy
3. Political Parties
4. Elections IV. Defense and Security 1. Regional and Global Security
2. Conflict/crisis Management
3. Defense Policy and Strategy
4. Arms Trade
5. Military Conflict and Peace-Keeping Activities
6. Non-Proliferation
7. Arms Race and Arms Reduction
8. Counter terrorism V. Energy and Environment 1. Energy Policy
2. Alternative Energy Sources
3. Environmental issues (Global Warming Pollution, Recycling, etc.) VI. Social Issues 1. Population and Immigration
2. Education
3. Human Rights
4. Law and Order
5. Social Development
6. Religion and Culture
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