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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi takes part in a debate with opposition party leaders in the National Diet in Tokyo on November 26, 2025. (Getty Images)

In Praise of Candor: Takaichi, Japan, and Taiwan

James J. Przystup

Senior Fellow, Japan Chair

James J. Przystup

Commentary

Dec 3, 2025

Commentary

5 Min Read

(Screenshot via Youtube)

China Turns the Economic Screws on Japan

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

In the Media

Nov 20, 2025

In the Media

(Screenshot via Japan Forward)

The Next Phase of the US-Japan Alliance under Prime Minister Takaichi

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

In the Media

Nov 6, 2025

In the Media

(Screenshot via CNN)

Trump’s High-Stakes Trip to Tokyo

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

In the Media

Nov 6, 2025

In the Media

(Screenshot via YouTube)

US-Japan Economic Ties on Rare Earths and AI

Riley Walters

Senior Fellow

Riley Walters

In the Media

Oct 29, 2025

In the Media

(Screenshot via YouTube)

The Changing Dynamics of Statecraft

Kenneth R. Weinstein

Japan Chair

Kenneth R. Weinstein

In the Media

Oct 29, 2025

In the Media

Ken Weinstien NHK World News October 28 2025

(Screenshot via NHK News)

Japan Should Focus on Achieving Strategic Goals with the US

Kenneth R. Weinstein

Japan Chair

Kenneth R. Weinstein

In the Media

Oct 28, 2025

In the Media

(Screenshot via DW TV)

President Trump’s Trade and Security Talks in Japan

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

In the Media

Oct 27, 2025

In the Media

(Screenshot via YouTube)

US-Japan Relations for a New Japanese Government and for a New Era

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

In the Media

Oct 23, 2025

In the Media

(Screenshot via YouTube)

A New Era for US-Taiwan Relations in a Changing International System

Riley Walters

Senior Fellow

Riley Walters

In the Media

Oct 16, 2025

In the Media

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poses in the party leader's office after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo on October 4, 2025. (Getty Images)

Can Takaichi Make Japan Competitive Again?

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

Oct 9, 2025

Commentary

1 Min Read

William Chou appears on Prof G Markets to discuss the market’s reaction to Japan’s likely new prime minister and the outlook for US-Japan relations.

(Screenshot via YouTube)

The World’s Hottest Trade? Why Emerging Markets Are Back

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

Oct 8, 2025

Podcast