As Asia’s second largest economy and a treaty ally of the United States, Japan holds significant influence in the Asia-Pacific region. ASPI’s Japan work focuses on enhancing cooperation between Japan and other regional actors to promote prosperity, security and sustainability. For instance, ASPI’s Toward a Northeast Asia Carbon Market initiative provides a roadmap for linking carbon markets between Japan, China, and South Korea.
ASPI convenes public events, private roundtables, and strategic dialogues, and contributes expert commentary, analysis, and policy recommendations to further understanding about Japan’s policies and role in the region.
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ASPI initiative to create a roadmap for linking the carbon markets in China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
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An initiative aimed at promoting economic integration in the Asia-Pacific.
Commentary
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articleBlake Berger on why the conclusion of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was a landmark achievement for ASEAN.
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podcastWendy Cutler joins Trend Lines podcast for a conversation about Trump’s trade policy, the major trade-related developments of 2019 and the big stories to watch in the coming year.
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speechDaniel Russel delivered a lecture at Johns Hopkins for the SAIS 2019 Reischauer Lecture.
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articleWendy Cutler outlines the remaining challenges to reaching a U.S.-Japan trade deal.
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interviewWendy Cutler talks trade with Representative Joaquin Castro on The Diplomatic Cable podcast.
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podcastDanny Russel speaks about the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry that is ushering in a new dynamic in the Asia Pacific region.
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articleWendy Cutler assesses the prospects for U.S.-China trade talks ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan.
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podcastDanny Russel discusses U.S.-China relations, the anniversary of Tiananmen, North Korea, and more on Pod Save the World.
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interviewKevin Rudd joins BNN Bloomberg for his take on what's next for U.S. trade with Japan and China.