East Asia Insights | The China Challenge and US-Japan Relations under Fumio Kishida
Japan’s new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, passed his first test and guided the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to victory in the Lower House election on October 31, less than one month after he assumed office. As he looks ahead to 2022, however, he now must grapple with the complex foreign and security policy challenges that he has inherited. As the Kishida government consolidates its foreign policy posture, it will need to keep two key elements in mind, domestic constraints within Japan and Japan’s relationship with the US in the context of US-China rivalry.
Korea-Japan Forum | 29th Meeting
The 29th Korea-Japan Forum, held online, brought together participants to discuss domestic political shifts and bilateral relations, economic and technology cooperation, and the latest geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific. The event also featured a Junior Forum and the Korea-Japan Forum Award Ceremony.
East Asia Insights | Deepening US-Japan Strategic Cooperation on China and the Indo-Pacific
The new Biden administration has emphasized the importance of cooperation with East Asian allies to uphold a stable, rules-based regional order, while at the same time seeking a tough and united approach to dealing with China. Hitoshi Tanaka examines what the US and Japan must consider as they look to deepen their cooperation with regard to China and the Indo-Pacific region.
Korea-Japan Forum | 28th Meeting
The 28th Korea-Japan Forum, which was held via videoconference between two venues in Tokyo and Seoul due to COVID-19 travel concerns, brought together more than 40 participants to discuss domestic political shifts and the impact of the US presidential election on the region, among other topics.
East Asia Insights | Navigating China Relations and the US-Japan Alliance
In January 2020, the United States and Japan marked the 60th anniversary of the revised US-Japan Security Treaty. Steps to strengthen this relationship, which should not be taken for granted, include expanding Japan’s defense budget and reinvigorating multilateral forums.
East Asia Insights | Five Steps to Bolster the US-Japan Alliance
In January 2020, the United States and Japan marked the 60th anniversary of the revised US-Japan Security Treaty. Steps to strengthen this relationship, which should not be taken for granted, include expanding Japan’s defense budget and reinvigorating multilateral forums.
East Asia Insights | The Crisis of US Credibility in East Asia
The decision by the US Congress to open an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over his pressuring of Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden has brought renewed attention to the foreign policy of the Trump presidency. This drama is playing out in parallel to the ramping up of the 2020 US presidential […]
East Asia Insights | Regaining Momentum on North Korea Negotiations
The international community is now at a crossroads with North Korea. The lack of progress at the Hanoi Summit raises the risk that the opportunity created by the Singapore Summit may be squandered. How can the US regain momentum in its negotiations and what role might Japan play in this?
Korea-Japan Forum | 27th Meeting
The 27th Korea-Japan Forum met in Tokyo, bringing together more than 50 participants from both countries. Discussion topics included the role of both countries in moving toward North Korean denuclearization, shifts in domestic politics and their influence on bilateral relations, and economic relations between Korea and Japan.
East Asia Insights | Managing the US-China Strategic Rivalry
The intensification of US-China tensions risks undermining regional stability in Asia Pacific. This cannot be resolved simply by ending the current trade war, and disengagement and decoupling is not a realistic option given the high level of interdependence between China and the world. So, what can be done?