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The US-Japan relationship has great potential for the proper functioning of the world economy and polity. A failure to maintain harmonious relations between the two would undermine the world trade system and cause deep insecurities not only in Asia. Harmonizing their policies, however, is difficult. To strengthen the relationship America needs, among other things, to improve the functioning of its economy. American leaders need to recognize the potential for gains and losses in the relationship. More government officials need to be educated about Japan, including language training. Assurance should be given to Japan regarding success to energy and food. The leaders and people of Japan need to accept the implications of their large influence in world affairs. Such an increase in vision would have many beneficial effects on Japanese policy. (International Political Science Association)