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Nakasone

American  
[nah-kah-saw-ne] / ˈnɑ kɑˈsɔ nɛ /

noun

  1. Yasuhiro 1918–2019, Japanese political leader: prime minister 1982–87.


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Other members include Chris Cavoli, a retired Army general and former supreme allied commander for Europe; Ann Dunwoody, a retired Army general; and Paul Nakasone, former director of the National Security Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

“What these Military Intelligence Service soldiers brought to the occupation of Japan was an understanding of culture that could take what was the vanquished to work with the victor,” Nakasone said.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

General Nakasone picked General Haugh to help lead the group along with the N.S.A. official Anne Neuberger, who is now the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

As 2024 approaches, Gen. Nakasone said the Election Security Group is already bracing for the November elections.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Nakasone has led both organizations since May 2018.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2023

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