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The 21st Century US-Japan Relationship

PAST EVENT VIDEO

In advance of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit next week, join us for an afternoon of wide-ranging discussions on the political and security issues making headlines and the cultural, economic, and educational ties that run deep.

An event at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs with the US-Japan Foundation. Pictured is a panel of experts covered a wide range of topics, from political issues and Prime Minister Kishida’s state visit to the widespread popularity of Japanese culture throughout the US
Ana Miyares Photography

Opening Up "Oppenheimer"

PAST EVENT

Join the Council for a screening of Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer," hosted by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Robert Downey Jr, Christopher Nolan, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, and Matt Damon pose for a photo at an Oppenheimer promotional event in London.
AP Photos

Commentary & Analysis

Caught in the Shockwave: Japan-US Relations Under Trump

In the News
The Diplomat
Craig Kafura

Despite the good feelings following the first Ishiba-Trump summit, there are major challenges ahead, Craig Kafura writes.

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Evan Vucci / AP
Global Politics

Yoon’s Fall Sets up a Comeback for South Korea’s Progressives

In the News
East Asia Forum
Karl Friedhoff

Sweeping domestic reforms could be on the table if Yoon's impeachment triggers a new presidential election, Karl Friedhoff writes.

South Korean President Yoon suk-yeol attends the fourth hearing of his impeachment trial
Jeon Heon Kyun / AP
Global Politics

Research

Republican Foreign Policy Experts Signal Strong Support for Taiwan

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Coauthors

Across party lines, however, opinion leaders oppose sending US troops to Taiwan to aid Taipei's defense should China invade.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te listens to a briefing in an air hanger
Chiang Ying-ying / AP
US Foreign Policy

Americans Now Favor Strengthening US-Japan Alliance to Deal with China's Rise

RESEARCH
Public Opinion Survey by Craig Kafura

In a crisis over the Senkaku Islands, the US public favors sending additional troops to Japan—but no aid to retake the territory.

Lloyd Austin, Antony Blinken, and Fumio Kishida meet in Tokyo
Shuji Kajiyama / AP
Public Opinion

Experts

Karl Friedhoff 

Marshall M. Bouton Fellow for Asia Studies
Council expert Karl Friedhoff