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As one of the world’s largest economies and a major U.S. security ally in the Indo-Pacific, Japan plays an important role in maintaining global prosperity and stability. Japan actively engages in regional and international frameworks to address challenges and promote cooperation on issues such as trade, technology, infrastructure, energy, maritime security, cybersecurity, governance, sustainability, and transnational crime. CSIS scholars explore these frameworks and recommend opportunities for further collaboration.

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Deepening Strategic Alignment: Priorities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance

As the United States and Japan face an increasingly uncertain global environment, it is an important time for the two governments to deepen their strategic alignment and strengthen U.S.-Japan alliance cooperation.

Brief by Kristi Govella and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 3, 2026

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The Impossible State

Is the Pivot to Asia Dead?

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha moderated a discussion with Dr. Tom Wright and Dr. Kristi Govella on examining Washington’s failed pivot to Asia, expectations for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s visit to Washington, and its potential impact on the Korean Peninsula, the Indo-Pacific region, and broader regional dynamics.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — March 20, 2026

The Impossible State Podcast

The Impossible State Live Podcast: Is the Pivot to Asia Dead?

Is the Pivot to Asia Dead? What should we expect from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington? Dr. Victor Cha hosts a discussion with leading experts on these issues on the Impossible State Live Podcast.

Event — March 18, 2026

State of Play

Emergency Episode: PM Takaichi's Landslide Victory in Japan

Nick Szechenyi joins Will to analyze the geopolitical consequences of Sanae Takaichi's resounding victory in the February 8 Japanese general elections.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman and Nicholas Szechenyi — February 10, 2026

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Takaichi Dominates Japan’s Lower House Election

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s landslide election win gives her a sweeping mandate to pursue a conservative policy agenda and sets the stage for a high-profile summit with President Trump.

Critical Questions by Yuko Nakano and Nicholas Szechenyi — February 9, 2026