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Briefing the Press on Military Transformation

June 30, 2006

Mr. Maher talks briefs journalists. Embassy Tokyo Political-Military Affairs Director on the topic "The Japan-US Alliance: Transformation and Changes for the Future." Mr. Maher opened with a review of the current bases in Japan and the significance of the recent agreement between Japan and the United States on transformation.  He also described how it helped maintain the bilateral defense posture and the preservation of peace and stability in the region.






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