"New Voices from Japan: Engagement and Dialogue with Emerging Policy Experts from Japan," September 7 at Pitt.

The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center will host "Voices from Japan: Engagement and Dialogue with Emerging Policy Experts from Japan" on September 7. This annual panel discussion will bring the following scholars and topics to Pitt this year:

• Saya Kiba, "Japan's Engagement in Meeting Security Needs in Southeast Asia."
• Takemasa Sekine, "Japan's Leadership in International Trade Rule-Making."
• Akai Ohi, "'The Politics of Reform': A Guide to Understanding Contemporary Japanese Political Confrontation."

The talk starts at 12:00 pm in 4130 Posvar Hall (map) and is free and open to the public.