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.
Reports
Featured Initiatives
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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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articleMeera Gopal and Betty Wang on key takeaways for Asia from the 79th UNGA and World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, and the roadmap ahead for regional cooperation.
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Professional development program for Japanese early career female trade experts.
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articleBryanna Entwistle and Meghan Murphy explore the results of the overlapping ASEAN summits.
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paperEmma Chanlett-Avery explores what Japan's new prime minister means for the U.S.-Japan alliance.
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paperEmma Chanlett-Avery, Duyeon Kim, and Yuka Koshino analyze what's at stake for alliances in Northeast Asia in the 2024 U.S. election.
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articleKey takeaways from ASPI's roundtable of experts and scholars on the causes and implications of rapidly aging populations and shrinking societies in major East Asian economies.
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articleRaunaq Chandrashekar and Meera Gopal discuss how green hydrogen can accelerate climate ambition and economic growth in Asia.
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reportA new report on Asia's substantial market opportunities for green hydrogen electrolyzers.
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articleEmma Chanlett-Avery details the importance of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's address to Congress on April 11.
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articleJane Mellsop provides an analysis of the recently released IPEF agreement texts.