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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Danny Russel says that great a U.S.-Japan alliance takes more than great personal relationships.
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articleWendy Cutler writes in The New York Times that that America’s friends and allies are now looking elsewhere on trade.
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podcastWendy Cutler describes what it takes to be a trade negotiator on the Peterson Institute's "Trade Talks" podcast.
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articleWendy Cutler writes that Shinzo Abe and Donald Trump must focus on easing trade tensions sector by sector.
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articleKevin Rudd explains how an expanded East Asia Summit could help secure peace in an increasingly fractious Asia-Pacific.
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articleWendy Cutler writes that, following his Asia trip, President Trump is set to make many critical decisions on trade issues that will impact the region.
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interviewDaniel Russel discusses the snap election in Japan and what the re-election of Shinzo Abe means for Japan.
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Daniel Russel discusses how the 45th president has managed Asia policy since taking office and previews Trump's upcoming trip to the continent.
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articleKevin Rudd says the Asia-Pacific region badly needs a security forum that links all relevant players, to help prevent disagreements reaching a crisis point.