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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articleJohanna Costigan and Lery Hiciano write in Nikkei Asia about Japan's ties with Taiwan and the securitization of the country's economic approach to China.
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articleAsia Society Australia Executive Director of Policy, Richard Maude, writes his forecast for 2023.
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paperAchieving the Asia-Pacific’s decarbonization targets would enhance regional economic growth, increase employment, and improve energy security
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articleKevin Rudd and Ban Ki-moon write on the urgent need for accelerated climate action and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.
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articleDaniel Russel writes in Project Syndicate about North Korea's recent nuclear launches.
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articleDaniel Russel and Blake Berger write in Nikkei Asia about the need for BRI projects to be brought in line with international standards for sustainable infrastructure.
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articleAnalytical brief on Japan's climate change targets post-COP26.
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articleWhat to know about the fourth Quad Summit meeting in Tokyo on May 23.
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articleWhat to know about the recently released Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
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articleWhat to know about the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific strategy.