Nicholas Szechenyi
Nicholas Szechenyi is vice president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and senior fellow with the Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). He also served as deputy director of the Japan Chair from 2005 to 2022. His research interests include Japanese politics and foreign policy, U.S.-Japan relations, and U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. Prior to joining CSIS in 2005, he was a news producer for Fuji Television in Washington, D.C., where he covered U.S. policy in Asia and domestic politics. He holds an MA in international economics and Japan studies from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA in Asian studies from Connecticut College. He lived in Japan for six years and speaks fluent Japanese.
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Election shock in key US ally Japan could embolden China, other rivals
Nicholas Szechenyi in Reuters — October 29, 2024
Japan’s new PM hoped snap elections would secure grip on power. They backfired.
Nicholas Szechenyi in The Christian Science Monitor — October 28, 2024
The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election seen by the United States Who is the best candidate What is the compatibility with Mr. Trump and Mr. Harris ... Ask 3 Experts
Nicholas Szechenyi in TV Asahi — September 27, 2024
Japan PM candidate Koizumi talks of change, but rivals could alter US diplomacy
Nicholas Szechenyi in Reuters — September 25, 2024
Japan's latest strategy review names the growing threats it faces
Nicholas Szechenyi in Business Insider — August 4, 2024
Ex-Japan PM Aso to meet with Donald Trump on Tuesday
Nicholas Szechenyi in Reuters — April 23, 2024
US showcases anti-China alliance with Japan/Philippines summit
Nicholas Szechenyi in The Hill — April 11, 2024
Abduction Issue May Preclude Resumption of Japan-North Korea Talks
Nicholas Szechenyi in Voice of America — February 22, 2024
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Japan’s Lower House Election: An Aura of Unpredictability
Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi and Yuko Nakano — October 28, 2024
Architects of the U.S.-Japan Alliance: Past, Present, and Future
Event — October 18, 2024
What to Expect from Japan's New Leader? The Capital Cable #99
Event — October 3, 2024
Ishiba Shigeru: Japan’s New Leader
Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi and Yuko Nakano — September 27, 2024
The Global Impact of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Event — September 26, 2024
Japan: An Indispensable Partner in the Indo-Pacific
Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 26, 2024
Press Briefing: Previewing the Quad Leaders Summit and the High-Level Week of UNGA 79
Event — September 17, 2024
Kishida Steps Aside
Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — August 16, 2024
Kishida Steps Aside
Podcast Episode by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — August 16, 2024
Building a Mutually Complementary Supply Chain between Japan and the United States
Report by Christopher B. Johnstone, Cynthia Cook, Audrey Aldisert, Leah Klaas, Christine Michienzi, Gregg Rubinstein, Gregory Sanders, and Nicholas Szechenyi — August 15, 2024