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Asia
The United States and Japan in Asia

Carnegie’s Japan Initiative was established by the Asia Program in 2012. Led by Senior Fellow James L. Schoff, and in collaboration with experts across Carnegie’s global network, the initiative informs current policy debates by looking broadly at security, economic, and political developments in Japan, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and the alliance’s role in a dynamic Asia

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Managing China: Adapting U.S.-Japan Coordination Amid Political Transition
February 3, 2021

Nobukatsu Kanehara, Akio Takahara, Amy Searight, and Patricia M. Kim confer with James L. Schoff and Matake Kamiya on the evolving Japanese and American perspectives toward China and prospects in the year ahead.

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  • James L. Schoff
  • Matake Kamiya
  • Nobukatsu Kanehara
  • Amy Searight
  • Patricia M. Kim
  • Akio Takahara
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Parsing Differing U.S. Views on Japan’s Approach to China

Most U.S. policymakers tend to see their Japanese counterparts as alliance advocates, but other viewpoints may also shed light on what lies ahead for the U.S.-Japan alliance.

  • Zack Cooper
· January 26, 2021
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U.S. Perceptions of China in the Pandemic Era and Implications for U.S. Policy

Ordinary Americans’ views of China have fallen in line with the skeptical views of U.S. policymakers on both sides of the aisle, with significant implications for the future of the bilateral relationship.

  • Patricia M. Kim
· January 21, 2021
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U.S.-Japan Technology Policy Coordination: Balancing Technonationalism With a Globalized World

The United States and Japan do not have to upend globalization to compete effectively with China. The challenge for Tokyo and Washington is to leverage their common concerns about Beijing’s economic behavior and minimize the differences between their respective approaches.

· June 29, 2020
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Competing With China on Technology and Innovation

The United States and Japan should collaborate with each other to keep their edge, as China increasingly becomes a competitor in high-tech sectors.

· October 10, 2019
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Avoiding Friendly Fire Amid Economic Tensions With China

Washington and Tokyo should continue to consult with each other to ensure that trade frictions with China do not disrupt their economic relationship.

· October 10, 2019
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Bridging the Belt and Road Divide

The United States and Japan should collaborate with other like-minded countries to uphold suitable standards for infrastructure financing and development.

  • Carla P. Freeman
  • Mie Ōba
· October 10, 2019
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Managing Risks and Opportunities for the U.S.-Japan Alliance Through Coordinated China Policy

Washington and Tokyo should remain in sync as they respond to China’s resurgence in various domains.

· October 10, 2019
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Remaining Aligned on the Challenges Facing Taiwan

Washington and Tokyo should proactively keep common ground amid rising tensions between mainland China and Taiwan.

· October 10, 2019
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Bolstering the Alliance Amid China’s Military Resurgence

Washington and Tokyo should bolster the resilience of their alliance to counter China’s increasingly sophisticated and capable military forces.

  • Michael S. Chase
  • Satoru Mori
  • Masafumi Iida
· October 10, 2019
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Staying in Sync on North Korea’s Nuclear Program

The United States and Japan must continue to meet the challenge of Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions together.

  • Evans J.R. Revere
  • Matake Kamiya
· October 10, 2019
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Working Toward a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Washington and Tokyo should continue to ensure that their shared values of transparency and openness are reflected in their regional postures.

  • Nicholas Szechenyi
  • Yuichi Hosoya
· October 10, 2019