Japan

As one of the world’s largest economies and a major U.S. security ally in the Indo-Pacific, Japan plays an important role in maintaining global prosperity and stability. Japan actively engages in regional and international frameworks to address challenges and promote cooperation on issues such as trade, technology, infrastructure, energy, maritime security, cybersecurity, governance, sustainability, and transnational crime. CSIS scholars explore these frameworks and recommend opportunities for further collaboration.

Photo: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg/Getty Images

Photo: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg/Getty Images

Ahead of APEC, Trump Signs Flurry of Bilateral Minerals Agreements on Asia Tour

Leading up to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, President Trump signed new bilateral minerals agreements between the United States and Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, marking an escalation in minerals diversification efforts.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — October 31, 2025

See all analysis on Japan

Latest Podcasts

See all podcast episodes on Japan

Recent Events

See all events on Japan

Related Programs

Experts

Nicholas Szechenyi

Nicholas Szechenyi

Vice President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Senior Fellow, Japan Chair

All Japan Content

Filter by

1 - 10 of 730 results

ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2025

Please join us for the 10th annual ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum, our premier international forum that brings together officials, policymakers, and experts to discuss issues important to the U.S.-ROK alliance.

Event — December 3, 2025

Ahead of APEC, Trump Signs Flurry of Bilateral Minerals Agreements on Asia Tour

Leading up to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, President Trump signed new bilateral minerals agreements between the United States and Australia, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, marking an escalation in minerals diversification efforts.

Critical Questions by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz — October 31, 2025

When Business and Politics Collide: Lessons from Nippon Steel

The CSIS Japan Chair examines the dynamics behind Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel and the broader lessons that might be drawn for future investment, government-business relations, U.S. policy, and U.S.-Japan relations. 

Event — October 29, 2025