Nicholas Szechenyi

Senior Fellow, Japan Chair and Deputy Director for Asia
Nicholas Szechenyi

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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Maintaining the U.S.-Japan Alliance

The U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region presents an opportunity to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and further its role in maintaining regional security and prosperity.

Report by Nicholas Szechenyi — November 13, 2014

Power and Order in Asia

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

Report by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — July 17, 2014

Decoding China's Emerging "Great Power" Strategy in Asia

Please join the CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies for the release of our latest report, “Decoding China’s Emerging ‘Great Power’ Strategy in Asia.”

Event by Christopher K. Johnson , Victor Cha , Matthew P. Goodman , Nicholas Szechenyi , and Ernest Z. Bower — June 11, 2014

Power and Order in Asia: A Survey of Regional Expectations

Power and Order in Asia: A Survey of Regional Expectations

Event by Michael J. Green , Victor Cha , Murray Hiebert , Nicholas Szechenyi , John J. Hamre , Richard M. Rossow , Christopher K. Johnson , Matthew P. Goodman , Ernest Z. Bower , and Bonnie S. Glaser — June 5, 2014