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December 10, 2024

Japan
Japan Reacts to Trump’s Victory, With Sheila Smith (Transition 2025, Episode 6)

Sheila Smith, the John E. Merow senior fellow for Asia-Pacific studies at CFR, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how Trump’s victory is being viewed in Japan and what his presidency will mea…

Podcast Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru stands behind a podium in front of the Japanese flag while speaking at a press conference in Tokyo.

December 9, 2024

South Korea
President Yoon's Impeachment? The View From Seoul

CFR’s Sheila A. Smith spoke with Dr. Duyeon Kim with the Center for a New American Security, who is based in Seoul, to get her assessment of the fallout of President Yoon’s attempt to impose martial …

People hold candles and signs during a candlelight vigil to demand the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law which was reversed hours later, at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea

November 13, 2024

RealEcon
Juxtaposing Realities in New England: RealEcon Visits Massachusetts and New Hampshire

New England tells the story of two different economic realities: one of prosperous, highly educated, international elites; the other of middle-class families struggling to cope with the cost of livin…

View of rowing team on Charles River, practicing.

May 16, 2023

United States
A Conversation With Adam Smith

U.S. Representative Adam Smith discusses the future of U.S. defense priorities, including continued support for Ukraine from the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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October 27, 2024

Japan
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Rules No More

On Sunday, Japanese voters handed the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner, Komeito, an unmistakable defeat.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba leaves after speaking to the media at the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) headquarters

November 20, 2024

International Law
Trump Has Promised Swift, Bold Actions as President. Will They Be Legal?

Donald Trump could take several early actions as president that could draw legal scrutiny, including on immigration, climate, and security policy.  

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about immigration and border security at the Arizona-Mexico border, August 22, 2024.

June 27, 2024

Japan
How Japan Is Viewing the North Korea-Russia Alliance

Russia’s expanding security ties with North Korea raise weighty foreign policy questions for Japan and complicate the geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific. 

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during a signing ceremony in Pyongyang, North Korea.

October 30, 2024

RealEcon
Trade-offs in the Desert: RealEcon Visits Arizona

From semiconductors and water conservation to mining and the clean energy transition, Arizona is balancing trade-offs that will have important lessons for the country.

Man in protective gear tends a smelter at Magma Metals Company, near San Manuel, Arizona, USA; Arizona, United States of America

September 27, 2024

Japan
The LDP Leadership Race: Ishiba Shigeru Wins

On Friday, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan chose its new leader— Ishiba Shigeru.

Ishiba Shigeru at Desk