Nicholas Szechenyi

Vice President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Senior Fellow, Japan Chair
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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Reflections on the 10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

March 11 marks the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Japan Chair reflects on Japan’s resilience in the aftermath of that tragedy and some of the lessons learned from a 2011 CSIS task force on ways the U.S. could support the process of recovery.

Commentary by Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Kiyoaki Aburaki — March 9, 2021

Asia Forecast 2021

Join CSIS experts for our annual preview of political, security, and economic developments across Asia.

Event — January 26, 2021

Yoshihide Suga—Japan’s New Leader

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected Yoshihide Suga to succeed Shinzo Abe as prime minister. The CSIS Japan Chair previews Suga’s likely priorities and assesses the potential for continuity during a period of transition in Japanese politics.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 14, 2020

Online Event: Japan After Abe: Legacy and Next Moves

Please join us for an online panel discussion where CSIS experts will assess Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's legacy across a range of policy areas including security, diplomacy, and economics, as well as Japan’s political and strategic trajectory.

Event — September 1, 2020

Shinzo Abe’s Decision to Step Down

On August 28, 2020, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan announced he would resign due to a recurring illness. The CSIS Japan Chair assessed next steps for Japanese politics and the prospects for carrying forward Abe’s main legacy: demonstrating that Japan can lead.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — August 28, 2020

Japan’s Response to Covid-19: A Work in Progress

While it may be too early to reach any definitive conclusions on the effectiveness of Japan’s Covid-19 response, satellite imagery reveals a reduction in activity consistent with the timeline for Covid-19 mitigation actions.

Commentary by Nicholas Szechenyi and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — April 23, 2020

Asia Forecast 2020

The annual Asia Forecast event is a preview of political, economic, and security developments in the whole of the Asia-Pacific region, featuring three panels of CSIS Asia Program experts.

Event — January 22, 2020

Mounting Tensions: A Timeline of Japan-South Korea Relations

As regional security threats continue to mount, bilateral relations between Japan and South Korea grow increasingly strained. CSIS Japan Chair expert Nicholas Szechenyi breaks down the timeline of events and who stands to benefit from poor Japan-South Korea relations.

Critical Questions by Nicholas Szechenyi — October 22, 2019

The U.S.-Japan Trade Deal

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 by Matthew P. Goodman, Dylan Gerstel, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Michael J. Green — September 25, 2019