
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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The Abe-Putin Summit: Timing and Priorities
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Heather A. Conley — December 16, 2016
A Rare Television Address by Japan’s Emperor
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — August 8, 2016
Assessing Japan's Upper House Elections
Podcast Episode by Nicholas Szechenyi and Matthew P. Goodman — July 29, 2016

Japan's Upper House Election
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — July 11, 2016
CSIS Press Call: Abe's Washington Visit
Event by Michael J. Green , Matthew P. Goodman , and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 29, 2015
Abe’s Speech to Congress
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 29, 2015
The Abe-Obama Summit
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Matthew P. Goodman — April 28, 2015
“Pivot 2.0”
Report by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Victor Cha — January 5, 2015
Japan's Lower House Election
Critical Questions by Michael J. Green , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Matthew P. Goodman — December 15, 2014
Abe’s Election
Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi , Yuko Nakano , and David A. Parker — November 19, 2014