Europe

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Research on Europe

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Japan
From Decline to Surge: The Defense Industry in the Era of Excess Demand (Executive Summary)

As Japan’s security environment deteriorates, demand and expectations for its defense industry are rising sharply. This surge repr

Senior Research Fellow

Hirohito Ogi

Japan
Geoeconomic Summit Introduction

Geoeconomic Summit Introduction / EU-CPTPP Relationship and International Trade Dynamics  / Dealing With the “America First” Unite

Visiting Research Fellow

Andrew Capistrano

Europe
Hungary’s Electoral System: Constructing a System Favorable to the Governing Party and Its Future Prospects

In April 2026, Hungary will hold its first general election in four years. This election is drawing attention even in Japan, as th

Research Fellow

Yusuke Ishikawa

Japan
From “Non-Alignment” to “Multi-Alignment”: India’s Place in the Global Order

India–U.S. Trade Relations and Historical Context / Sticking Point: 20% Baseline Tariff and Market Access / Agriculture as a Polit

Visiting Research Fellow

Andrew Capistrano

Americas
‘Trump Doctrine’ A Fundamental Challenge to Allied Unity

China’s “grand” military parade earlier this month, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II — with Russian Preside

Americas
Why Trump-Inspired Nationalists in Europe Can’t Stick Together

Across Europe, right-wing leaders are borrowing from Donald Trump’s playbook, with slogans like “Poland First,” “Make Romania Grea

Research Fellow

Yusuke Ishikawa

Americas
The rift between Trump and the EU: can Italy’s Meloni become a bridge-builder?

Once the result of last year’s American election became clear, countries around the world started wondering how to deal with a sec

Research Assistant

Gabriele Maletta

Japan
US Trade Agreements: Japan, the EU, and Global Trends

US-Japan Trade Agreement: Initial Impressions and Details / Patterns in Trump's Trade Policies and US-EU Agreement / After Japan a

Visiting Research Fellow

Andrew Capistrano

Japan
Japan Inc. cautiously optimistic despite rising uncertainty

An overwhelming number of Japanese companies cite the Trump administration’s policies and economic trends in the United States amo

Senior Research Fellow

Hitoshi Suzuki

Americas
Germany in a New Geoeconomic Era

Geoeconomic Agenda is a new Pacific-centric, globally-minded podcast that investigates the connections between economics, geopolit

Visiting Research Fellow

Paul Nadeau

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