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Critical Questions
The U.S.-Japan Trade Deal
September 25, 2019 | Matthew P. Goodman, Dylan Gerstel, Nicholas Szechenyi, Michael J. Green After a year of negotiations, the United States and Japan announced an initial trade agreement on September 25. CSIS experts explain what was agreed to, why it matters, and what comes next.

Critical Questions
Key Drivers for the Abe-Trump Summit: Mar-a-Lago, Round Two
April 13, 2018 | Michael J. Green, Matthew P. Goodman, Victor Cha, Nicholas Szechenyi The Japanese public is used to seeing the two leaders getting along, but this third summit will take place amid uncertainty about the degree to which Abe and Trump are strategically aligned on North Korea and trade policy.

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What to Expect from the U.S.-Japan Economic Dialogue
April 14, 2017 | Matthew P. Goodman, Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi Vice President Mike Pence will travel to South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Australia from April 15 to 25, including for the launch of a new economic dialogue with Japan’s deputy prime minister and finance minister, Taro Aso. The Tokyo stop offers an opportunity to set a new...

Critical Questions
The Abe-Trump Summit: Aiming for the Fairway
February 8, 2017 | Michael J. Green, Matthew P. Goodman, Nicholas Szechenyi

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit the United States later this week for a two-day summit meeting with President Trump aimed at reaffirming the importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship for both countries. They will meet at the White House on February 10 and then...


Report
“Pivot 2.0”
January 5, 2015 | Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi, Victor Cha

Opinion surveys demonstrate that a majority of Americans consider Asia the most important region to U.S. interests, and a majority of Asia experts support the Obama administration’s goal of a “pivot” or “rebalance” to the Asia-Pacific region.

Report
Power and Order in Asia
July 17, 2014 | Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi

Asia stands out as the world’s most vibrant region, where rivalries and confrontation coincide with increased economic cooperation and community building.

Critical Questions
President Obama’s Trip to Asia
April 21, 2014 | Victor Cha, Michael J. Green, Christopher K. Johnson

President Barack Obama will visit Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines April 23–29 in what is essentially a “do-over” after a previously scheduled visit to two regional summits was canceled last fall because of the budget impasse in...


Commentary
Why Japan Should Join the TPP
March 11, 2013 | Matthew P. Goodman, Michael J. Green

Since the first merchant ship of the new American republic set sail from New York for Canton in 1784, trade has been at the heart of U.S. strategy in the Asia-Pacific. Deepening economic exchange with the world’s most dynamic region has not only promoted American...


Report
Crafting Asia Economic Strategy in 2013
January 28, 2013 | Michael J. Green, Victor Cha

By traveling to Southeast Asia immediately following his reelection in November 2012, President Barack Obama made clear that “strategic rebalancing” to the Asia-Pacific region will remain a central focus of his second-term foreign policy.

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