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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articleWhat to know about the Quad and its impact on the business sector.
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reportA compendium of 2021 speeches and essays by ASPI President Kevin Rudd on The Avoidable War.
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articleExperts, including WTO Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard, discuss the way forward on critical trade issues following the postponement of the World Trade Organization 12th Ministerial Conference.
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podcastWendy Cutler and Bonnie Glaser on the China Global podcast.
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articleWendy Cutler writes in Barron's about China and Taiwan's intentions to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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articleRichard Maude writes in Nikkei Asia about the implications of the Quad for ASEAN.
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interviewWendy Cutler speaks with The Diplomat about next steps and broader implications of China and Taiwan's bids to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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articleDaniel Russel writes in Project Syndicate on AUKUS trilateral security partnership and the Quad Leaders’ Summit within the context of the U.S.-China relationship.
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articleWendy Cutler writes in Foreign Policy about China's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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articleWendy Cutler writes in Foreign Affairs about the need for the Biden Administration to re-engage with the Trans-Pacific Partnership.