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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Toward a U.S.-Japan Technology Alliance: Competition and Innovation in New Domains

Economic strategy and national security are increasingly intertwined. In this edited volume, leading experts on technology security policy in Japan and the United States explain the state of play in each country and explore new avenues for bilateral cooperation.

Book by Michael J. Green, Charles Edel, James Andrew Lewis, and Nicholas Szechenyi — December 15, 2022

The Impossible State

Abe's Legacy on Japan-Korea relations

Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Mr. Nicholas Szechenyi to discuss Abe's death, the implications of the Liberal Democratic Party, Japanese defense security reform under Prime Minister Kishida, as well as trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and Korea.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 12, 2022

The Impossible State Podcast

Japan’s Upper House Election: Kishida Clears Another Hurdle

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) scored a major victory in the Upper House election on July 10. The CSIS Japan Chair examines the results and implications for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s domestic and foreign policy agenda.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — July 11, 2022

The Assassination of Shinzo Abe

Former prime minister Shinzo Abe, one of Japan’s most prominent political leaders, was fatally shot on July 8. The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes his legacy as a transformational leader who restored Japan’s confidence and left a lasting blueprint for foreign policy strategy.

Critical Questions by Christopher B. Johnstone, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — July 8, 2022

Asia Forecast 2022

Please join us for the CSIS Asia Program's Asia Forecast 2022, our annual preview of political, security, and economic developments across Asia.

Event — January 27, 2022

Enhancing Democratic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific Region

Democratic governance is a critical element of the U.S. strategy to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This report catalogues regional efforts to support democracy and recommends ways the United States can partner with like-minded countries in the region.

Report by Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Hannah Fodale — November 18, 2021

Japan’s Lower House Election: Kishida Gets a Mandate for Now

Japan's ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party retained a majority in the Lower House election. The CSIS Japan Chair analyzes the results and the challenges facing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the coming months.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — November 1, 2021

Japan’s Ruling Party Elects a New Leader

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party elected Fumio Kishida as its new leader and presumptive prime minister ahead of a general election later this fall. The CSIS Japan Chair outlines his policy platform, the political calendar, and the implications for U.S.-Japan relations.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green, Nicholas Szechenyi, and Yuko Nakano — September 29, 2021