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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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

Previewing the G7 Summit

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a press call ahead of the G7 summit in Biarritz, France and President Trump’s visit to Europe in early September.

Event — August 20, 2019

Japan’s Upper House Elections: Stability over Disruption

On July 21, Japan’s ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe secured a majority in elections for the upper house of the Diet. CSIS’s Michael Green and Nicholas Szechenyi address the implications for Abe’s political and diplomatic agenda.

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — July 22, 2019

Press Call: President Trump’s Visit to Japan

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a press call ahead of President Trump’s visit to Japan on May 25-28. CSIS experts will discuss critical issues in the region, such as U.S.-Japan relations and trade talks with China.

Event — May 21, 2019

Press Call: Preview of the Trump-Abe Summit

Press call ahead of the April 26 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. Experts will discuss where the U.S.-Japan alliance stands and key issues including trade.

Event — April 25, 2019

Japan Prepares for a New Era

The CSIS Japan Chair examines the significance of Japan’s imperial transition in a domestic and international context. 

Critical Questions by Michael J. Green and Nicholas Szechenyi — April 3, 2019