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CULTURAL PHENOMENON: Star Trek at 60 and the optimistic future it still dares us to imagine
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The 60th anniversary of Star Trek encourages us to embrace the future and work together.
The author reflects on their experience working with the Japan-US Friendship Commission and its role in nurturing international connections.
- Years ago when I served in Washington for a few years between overseas assignments in Pretoria and Tokyo, I backstopped our embassies in Tokyo and Seoul to solve bureaucratic snarls on international exchanges, media relations and related concerns.
- One of the US government bodies I dealt with was the smallest agency of the government, the Japan-US Friendship Commission.
- I was tasked to think of an appropriate individual who could be appointed to that body.
Key Takeaways
- The Japan-US Friendship Commission has only four full-time staff members
- Star Trek is 60 years old
- The franchise encourages a positive view of the future
- International cooperation is crucial for a better future
- The author has experience working with the US government and international exchanges
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- Increased focus on international cooperation and positive future outlook
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Inspiring a better future through cooperation and optimism
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