Research Activities

Research on Politics and Economics

Economic Security

The Courts Rule Trump’s April 2 Tariffs Illegal – What Happens Next?

Visiting Research Fellow

Paul Nadeau

Economic Security

Tariff Tracker: A Guide to Tariff Authorities and their Uses

Updated: May 29, 2025 While U.S. President D…

Visiting Research Fellow

Paul Nadeau

Politics and Economics

China’s catch-22: Rapid growth with tight social control

At its core, Chinese politics faces a paradox…

Senior Fellow & Group Head, China

Naoko Eto

Politics and Economics

Will a ‘low-altitude economy’ make Chinese growth soar again?

As the Chinese economy continues to struggle,…

Visiting Senior Research Fellow

Hotaka Machida

Politics and Economics

Is China overproducing highly qualified talent?

China is undergoing a dramatic shift toward h…

Senior Research Fellow

Kenichi Doi

Politics and Economics

The Power of Private Individuals: The Informal Influence of Technology

In his farewell address, President Biden soun…

Visiting Senior Research Fellow

Kousuke Saito

Politics and Economics

Will China succeed in remaking Hong Kong in its own image?

Toru Kurata, Professor, Rikkyo University Ov…

Politics and Economics

Resilient Yet Vulnerable: India’s Economy, Markets, and Global Positioning (INDIA ROUNDUP, March 2025)

Summary The Indian economy is facing slowd…

Visiting Research Fellow

Manish Sharma

Politics and Economics

American democracy will weather the Trumpist storm

Satoshi Machidori, Professor, Kyoto Universit…

Politics and Economics

Social media alone didn’t decide last year’s elections

Social media’s influence on elections continu…

Research Fellow

Yusuke Ishikawa