JCIE Publications | Policymaking in Japan
This volume offers the perspective of six politicians from the Liberal Democratic, Democratic, and New Komeito Party, providing representation of a new generation of politicians in Japan attempting to design a new architecture for policymaking.
East Asia Insights | The North Korea Nuclear Crisis: Five Guiding Principles
This edition of East Asia Insights analyzes five guiding principles for approaching the North Korea nuclear crisis; these include recognizing North Korea as a nuclear state, policy consistency among the five nations, and a negotiated settlement.
New Shimoda Conference
On February 22, the New Shimoda Conference convened top leaders from Japan and the United States in Tokyo to discuss how to strengthen Japan-US relations at a crucial point in our bilateral relations. Participants consisted of senior figures and promising, emerging leaders from politics, business, and the policy community.
Diet Women’s Study Group | 4th Meeting
The Study Group discussed the issues of migration and refugees with a leading expert from a Japanese NPO.
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.
East Asia Insights | The Biden Administration’s Chance to Get Asia Policy Right—A View from Japan
The Biden administration faces complex challenges in maintaining peace, stability and prosperity while restoring multilateral diplomacy with East Asia. Overcoming these obstacles will require special attention to the US-China rivalry and a multilayered, functional approach to deepening cooperation in Asia.
Japanese-German Forum | 29th Forum
Japanese and German politicians, policy experts, business leaders, and journalists participated in a virtual forum to discuss key issues for Japan, Germany, and their bilateral relationship.
2021 Japanese Young Political Leaders Virtual Exchange
The 2021 US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program was held virtually, allowing the 30th Japanese delegation to explore US-Japanese relations and build global relationships.
2021 US Young Political Leaders Virtual Exchange
The 2021 US-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange Program was held virtually, allowing the US delegation to explore US-Japanese relations and build global relationships.
Survey of Japanese Legislators: Attitudes on ODA and Global Health
A JCIE survey of Japanese legislators finds that 80 percent of the 92 respondents favor steps to increase Japan’s official development assistance (ODA), with most prioritizing funding for health programs and education, followed by water & sanitation projects and humanitarian assistance.