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Covering every corner of the world's most populous region, the CSIS Asia Team provides insightful analysis and develops innovative policy solutions for the Asian century

CSIS plays an important role in shaping the foreign policy debate on Asia. Our Asia team provides in-depth policy analysis and insights on the drivers of economic, political, and security dynamics in China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

The Asia team also maintains digital platforms for policy analysis such as Beyond Parallel, examining and bringing transparency to the possibility of Korean unification; the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI), our interactive source for information, analysis and policy exchange on maritime security issues in the region; China Power, which unpacks the complexity of China’s rise through data visualization and analysis; and podcasts such as The Impossible State, The Asia Chessboard, ChinaPower, and Southeast Asia Radio.

The Asia team also seeks to define the contours of U.S. strategy in Asia by conducting collaborative research projects such as Mapping the Future of U.S. China Policy and organizes multiple events including the annual Asia Forecast conference, where panels of CSIS experts predict regional developments in the coming year. 

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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

Japan’s Transformational National Security Strategy

Japan will soon unveil new national security and defense strategies that could ultimately transform its defense posture and the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS Japan Chair Chris Johnstone previews key priorities at this inflection point in Japan’s strategic trajectory.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone — December 8, 2022

The Latest on Southeast Asia: December 8, 2022

On November 19, almost 15 million voters cast their ballots in Malaysia’s 15th general election. Longtime opposition leader Anwar emerged victorious on November 24, becoming Malaysia’s 10th prime minister.

Blog Post — December 8, 2022

Private Sector Solutions in India for Mental Health in the Workplace

One in seven Indians are living with mental health disorders, and India’s treatment gap of any mental disorder is 83 percent. The private sector can play a key role in addressing the mental health crisis in India by providing mental health resources to employees.

Blog Post — November 23, 2022

Spotlight - Malaysia: November 22, 2022

Seventy-four percent of Malaysia’s registered voters went to the polls on Saturday. As of now, days after the election, Malaysia has no government since no party or coalition won a simple majority.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — November 22, 2022

China's Power: Up for Debate

ChinaPower's annual conference features leading experts from a round the world to debate core issues underpinning the nature of Chinese power. This year’s ChinaPower conference will include a half-day in person event on November 17 and virtual debates this winter.

Event by Bonny Lin , Ms. Yun Sun , Dr. Dave Shullman , Dr. Alexander Huang , Mr. John K. Culver , and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) — November 17, 2022

Kishida Meets Xi Jinping

Fumio Kishida and Xi Jinping will meet in Thailand on November 17. Senior Adviser and Japan Chair Christopher B. Johnstone previews this in-person leaders’ meeting, the first since 2019, and the implications for Japan’s China strategy.

Commentary by Christopher B. Johnstone — November 15, 2022