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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Financing the $550 Billion Strategic Investment Fund: An Update

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

Oct 7, 2025

Reports

5 Min Read

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LDP Leadership Election: Candidates Discuss the Future of Japanese Foreign Policy

Riley Walters

Senior Fellow

Iku Tsujihiro

Research Associate

Riley Walters & Iku Tsujihiro

Oct 1, 2025

Commentary

10 Min Read

Election administration officials open ballot boxes in Tokyo on October 27, 2024. (Getty Images)

Japan’s Leadership Transition: Implications for Japan and the United States

Paul Sracic

Senior Fellow (Nonresident)

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

Paul Sracic & William Chou

Oct 1, 2025

Reports

10 Min Read

Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles and Japan’s Defence Minister General Nakatani shake hands ahead of a joint press announcement aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mogami-class stealth frigate JS Mikuma at the JMSDF naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, on September 5, 2025. (Getty Images)

Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles and Japan’s Defence Minister General Nakatani hold a joint press announcement aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Mogami-class stealth frigate JS Mikuma at the JMSDF naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, on September 5, 2025. (Getty Images)

Japan and Australia’s Mogami Gamble: A New Role in a Taiwan Strait Contingency

Iku Tsujihiro

Research Associate

Masashi Murano

Senior Fellow, Japan Chair

Iku Tsujihiro & Masashi Murano

Sep 23, 2025

Reports

7 Min Read

US Commerce Secretary Howard William Lutnick and Japanese Minister for Economic Revitalization Ryosei Akazawa shake hands on on September 4, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

Investing in Security and Success: Analysis of the US-Japan $550 Billion Strategic Investment Fund

William Chou

Senior Fellow and Deputy Director, Japan Chair

William Chou

Sep 5, 2025

Reports

6 Min Read