Brookings scholars comment on what Xi's D.C. visit reveals about the future trajectory of U.S.-China relations.

Japan’s economy, which had ventured far from the status quo, is now normalizing, with the BOJ raising policy rates and reducing its purchases of sovereign bonds.

Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, is under pressure to strengthen the yen while balancing competing demands from the prime minister and Washington.

Administrative unit seen supporting applications, pact revisions, talks with other blocs

Lynn Kuok, Lee Kuan Yew Chair in Southeast Asian Studies at Brookings Institutions, discusses how China's strategy in the South China Sea is shifting, and highlights the potential military and strateg...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday exposed a "to-do" list during President Donald Trump's cabinet ​meeting indicating he was contemplating U.S. purchases of $5 billion to $10 billion ‌worth of Japanese yen, a Reuters photograph taken during the meeting held at Camp David shows.

Initiative part of upgraded 'free and open Indo-Pacific' concept outlined by Takaichi

Dispute with 'unrepentant' Japan widens as Beijing clamps down on dual-use items

An analysis of South Korea's democratic resilience following the December 2024 martial law crisis and its path toward democratic renewal.

Negotiations for a Western trading bloc are stumbling over concerns about the plan’s cost and governance.

A strategic rethink is needed in an era of U.S. unreliability.

Experts from across Brookings analyze the long-term implications of the war in Iran and provide policy recommendations for decisionmakers.

Sihasak stresses importance of regional pacts amid rise of protectionism

Washington set to discuss topic at next week's G7 summit

Access to key maritime chokepoints may be conditioned on political relationships rather than established norms of open transit.

Experts from across Brookings analyze the long-term implications of the war in Iran and provide policy recommendations for decisionmakers.

Amidst a degraded geopolitical landscape, the Iran war has delivered a jarring reckoning: Asia’s economic security is dangerously precarious.

Sourcing from Australia and India, recycling among steps considered

An Asia-Pacific trade bloc is discussing a commitment with the European Union to avoid protectionist duties.

On June 9, Brookings will host a webinar on economic security goals in U.S. trade policy and the impact that has had on Asian counterparts.

On June 9, Brookings will host a webinar on economic security goals in U.S. trade policy and the impact that has had on Asian counterparts.

On June 9, Brookings will host a webinar on economic security goals in U.S. trade policy and the impact that has had on Asian counterparts.

Proposed rules seek to target chemicals and industrial machinery makers

For Trump, the path to reducing risks of conflict with China is not to bargain away Taiwan, writes Ryan Hass.

On June 9, Brookings will host a webinar on economic security goals in U.S. trade policy and the impact that has had on Asian counterparts.

Takaichi sought to highlight China military threat ahead of leaders summit

On May 4, Brookings will host a panel to explore the challenges and opportunities to buttressing national resilience.

The Iran expert Suzanne Maloney explains how Iran views the war, and why the United States is losing.

The Brookings Institution's Asia Policy Studies Center Research Director Mireya Solis analyzes the high-stakes meeting between PM Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump as the Iran war tests the US...

DELIVERING FOR AMERICAN WORKERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met at the White House and announced new initiatives

As Takaichi walks into the Oval Office in Washington this week, her mettle will be tested in ways not foreseen just a few days ago.

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As Takaichi walks into the Oval Office in Washington this week, her mettle will be tested in ways not foreseen just a few days ago.

As Takaichi walks into the Oval Office in Washington this week, her mettle will be tested in ways not foreseen just a few days ago.

China’s economic coercion may inadvertently be reinforcing Japan’s defence buildup in ways Beijing could come to regret.

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