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Issue Brief

Sep 23, 2024

Expanding the US-Japan economic security partnership: Engaging allies and partners

By Amy Searight

Economic security has emerged as a national security priority in Tokyo and Washington as both confront challenges posed by China’s civil-military fusion and economic coercion. The alignment of Tokyo and Washington on strategic views of China and the convergence of their economic security priorities has created a new era of alliance cooperation on these issues.

China Economy & Business

In the News

Sep 12, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by the Japan Times on what the decision to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US steel signals to allies.

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International Markets Japan

In the News

Sep 9, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by Nikkei on President Biden plans to suspend Nippon Steel’s acquisition of US Steel

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International Markets Japan

Report

Sep 9, 2024

Sharing the post carbon economy means building a resilient EV supply chain

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

In this report Sarah Bauerle Danzman advances the policy discussion by compiling trade, investment, and EV industrial policy data across the G20, and offers six recommendations to the G20 to build a resilient EV supply chain.

Brazil China

In the News

Sep 7, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by Reuters on the US broadening national security definition amid Nippon Steel’s US Steel acquisition plans

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International Markets Japan

New Atlanticist

Sep 6, 2024

What to expect from Japan-South Korea relations after Kishida

By Atlantic Council experts

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul September 6-7—likely their final summit before Kishida steps down. Atlantic Council experts share their insights on what’s next for Tokyo and Seoul.

East Asia Japan

New Atlanticist

Sep 5, 2024

Biden blocking Nippon Steel’s purchase of US Steel puts ‘friendshoring’ and more at risk

By Sarah Bauerle Danzman

If the US president does use authorities provided through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to quash the deal, then there could be far-reaching consequences.

Economy & Business Japan

In the News

Sep 5, 2024

Bauerle Danzman quoted by CNBC on the national security implications of Nippon Steel’s merger deal with US Steel

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International Markets Japan

New Atlanticist

Aug 16, 2024

Kishida has transformed Japanese foreign policy. Will his successor continue on his path?

By Kyoko Imai

It is uncertain whether the next Japanese prime minister will follow through on the Kishida administration’s major shifts in defense policy.

Defense Policy Japan

EnergySource

Aug 11, 2024

Japan’s economic revitalization requires nuclear energy

By Lauren Hughes, Maia Sparkman

Japan's economy is recovering, with government efforts to boost population growth and expand energy-intensive industries like AI and semiconductors. However, current energy policies may not meet rising demand. Restarting nuclear reactors under enhanced safety measures is key to Japan’s energy security and climate goals. To sustain growth, Japan must continue restarting its nuclear fleet and invest in next-generation reactors, addressing workforce and supply chain challenges.

Japan Nuclear Energy

Experts