
Nicholas Szechenyi is a senior fellow with the Japan Chair and deputy director for Asia at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research focuses on U.S.-Japan relations and U.S. strategy in Asia. 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. Recent publications include “Japan-China Relations: Stabilizing Intense Strategic Competition” (with Michael J. Green, International Institute for Strategic Studies, June 2022) and "An Agile Alliance: Managing Strategic Competition with China" (Sasakawa Peace Foundation, March 2022). 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.
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Nicholas Szechenyi in URL Defense — May 22, 2023
At G7, Japan quietly strengthens alliances
Christopher B. Johnstone and Nicholas Szechenyi in Deutsche Welle — May 20, 2023
How Biden’s curtailed trip affects his goals for Asia and democracy
Nicholas Szechenyi in The Christian Science Monitor — May 19, 2023
米無人機運用開始から半年 今後の展開はどうなる
Nicholas Szechenyi in NHK World-Japan — May 18, 2023
Trade tensions and spy leaks loom over South Korean president’s White House visit
Nicholas Szechenyi in Los Angeles Times — April 26, 2023
‘찰떡 공조’ 강화하는 미ㆍ일…“이렇게 가까운 적 없었다”
Nicholas Szechenyi in The JoongAng — January 15, 2023
Seeking Stability – and Responsibility – Japan Builds up Military
Nicholas Szechenyi in The Christian Science Monitor — January 13, 2023
US and Japan vow stronger security cooperation to counter China’s rapid economic and military growth
Nicholas Szechenyi in South China Morning Post — January 12, 2023
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Japan’s Prime Minister Steps Aside
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 3, 2021
Press Briefing: Prime Minister Suga’s Visit to Washington
Event by Michael J. Green , Matthew P. Goodman , Jane Nakano , and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 15, 2021
The Return of the Quad: Will Russia and China Form Their Own Bloc?
Commentary by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , Heather A. Conley , and Cyrus Newlin — April 6, 2021
Reflections on the 10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Commentary by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Kiyoaki Aburaki — March 9, 2021
Asia Forecast 2021
Event by Michael J. Green , and Jude Blanchette , Victor Cha , Matthew P. Goodman , Scott Kennedy , Gregory B. Poling , William Alan Reinsch , Richard M. Rossow , Stephanie Segal , Nicholas Szechenyi , Bonnie S. Glaser , Sue Mi Terry — January 26, 2021
Yoshihide Suga—Japan’s New Leader
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 14, 2020
Online Event: Japan After Abe: Legacy and Next Moves
Event by John J. Hamre , Michael J. Green , Victor Cha , Matthew P. Goodman , Yuko Nakano , and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 1, 2020
Shinzo Abe’s Decision to Step Down
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — August 28, 2020
The Sunnylands Principles on Enhancing Democratic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region
Report by Michael J. Green , Amy K. Lehr , and Nicholas Szechenyi — July 13, 2020
Japan’s Response to Covid-19: A Work in Progress
Commentary by Nicholas Szechenyi and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — April 23, 2020