Tokyo’s Tightrope: Japan’s Foreign Policy Goals Amid U.S. Strategic Recalibration
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As the Indo-Pacific grows more contested, U.S.-Japan relations face new tests and opportunities. Tokyo, seeking greater autonomy and strategic clarity, is recalibrating its foreign policy priorities to address growing threats from China and North Korea, deepen economic partnerships, and shape a rules-based regional order. At the same time, questions remain about Washington’s long-term commitment and vision for the region. This discussion will examine the evolving nature of the U.S.-Japan alliance and Tokyo’s strategic ambitions in East Asia.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Sheila Smith, John E. Merow Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. An expert on Japanese politics and foreign policy, Dr. Smith is the author of Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power; Intimate Rivals: Japanese Domestic Politics and a Rising China; and Japan’s New Politics and the U.S.-Japan Alliance. This conversation will provide key insights into Japan’s evolving role in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.
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