2022 Autumn Conferment of Decoration - Former National Security Advisor Thomas E. Donilon

On November 3, 2022 (Japan Time), the Government of Japan announced the 2022 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals, with Thomas E. Donilon, former National Security Advisor, being one of the recipients. In recognition of his contributions towards strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendship between Japan and the United States, he will receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.

• DECORATION: The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun
• SERVICE: Contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting friendship between Japan and the United States
• NAME: Thomas E. Donilon
• MAJOR TITLE:
  • Former National Security Advisor
• ADDRESS (NATIONALITY): Washington, D.C. (United States of America)

Mr. Donilon served as the National Security Advisor in the Obama administration from October 2010 to June 2013. He made significant contributions to the formulation of the Obama administration's “Pivot to Asia” strategy. He also worked to support Japan's accession to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by emphasizing the significance of the agreement in major U.S. newspapers.