In Memory of Professor William Brooks

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In Memory of Professor William Brooks

The Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies sadly announces the passing of our esteemed colleague Bill Brooks on March 1, 2025. Professor Brooks was a devoted teacher with a quick wit, beloved of his students.

He inspired our work on US-Japan relations, from his arrival at SAIS in 2010, following a distinguished US government career, until last month. He continued to teach his beloved capstone course on “US-Japan Relations in Global Context”, amidst deepening physical adversity, until the very end.

Professor Brooks was a consummate scholar, author of three Reischauer Center monographs, as well as a dedicated teacher. He will be sorely missed.