JCIE congratulates Charles E. Morrison, a member of the JCIE USA Board of Trustees, on receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. The Imperial Decoration was announced on November 3, 2024, in recognition of his contributions to promoting academic exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. In particular, the commendation noted that Charles has “made significant contributions to establishing educational exchange programs with Okinawa and strengthening various exchange projects between Japan and the United States, contributing to the promotion of academic exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries.”
Dr. Morrison’s connection with JCIE dates back to the 1970s, when he was serving as a legislative assistant to Senator William V. Roth, Jr., who participated in a 1973 JCIE legislative exchange. From the 1980s on, he helped conceptualize and/or organize numerous JCIE research projects and reports, starting with a 1981 report for the Japan–United States Economic Relations Group (the “Wisemen’s Group”). His subsequent collaborations with JCIE included studies for the Shimoda Conference series and the annual Asia Pacific Security Outlook (APSO) research project (1997– 2005), among many others.
We are delighted to see this well-deserved recognition of Dr. Morrison’s long-standing commitment to US-Japan relations and to the fostering of an Asia Pacific community.
