AEI.Org: Scholar: Michael Auslin

Creaky Alliance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

President Obama's trip to Tokyo could make or break U.S.-Japanese relations for the duration of his term.

Hold the Champagne on China's Economy

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Those who witnessed Japan's spectacular rise and fall in the 1980s should get a familiar feeling watching China these days.

The DPJ and U.S.-Japan Security

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The newly elected Democratic Party of Japan envisions a security policy that emphasizes greater independence from the United States, further engagement with China, and decreased defense spending.

Asia's Regionalism Block

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Efforts at integration in Asia often fail because they overlook the role of the United States.

Japan's Obama Moment

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Japan's voters resoundingly voted for change and a new direction for their country; can the untested, if inspirational, Democratic Party of Japan deliver?

These Fighter Numbers Don't Add Up

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

As Congress debates funding America's most advanced fighter aircraft, it should begin with the realization that the proposed cap of 187 is not nearly the number it seems at first glance.

Samurai Economic Smarts

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

There are lessons to be learned about economic growth from medieval Japan.

Old Army Buddies

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

From the 1940s through the early 1970s, a generation of Americans accepted compulsory military service as a responsibility of citizenship.

Tokyo Power Plays

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Whether Ichiro Ozawa's fundraising foibles will doom his party's chances to reshape Japan's political map remains to be seen.

The Sick Man of Asia

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It might not be possible for Tokyo to maintain the type of global role it has played so far. If that happens, the world may finally understand just how vital that role was.

Escalation at Sea

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

China keeps upping the ante.

The Global Economy Unravels

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The world's policymakers are finally waking up to how synchronized and how severe the global economic crisis is turning out to be.

Japan's Downturn Is Bad News for the World

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

For the first time in a generation, Tokyo is running trade deficits.

Averting Disaster

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Preventing the worst case scenario in Asia is in the best interest of President Obama and the world.

America's Future Is Tied to Asia's

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

President Obama should boldly engage Asia by promoting free trade and reassessing the security environment

Red Tide

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Washington has to consider the effect of China's new capabilities on its allies and friends in maritime Asia.

Ozawa and Obama

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The United States cannot afford to ignore Japan--especially this year.

Assessing the Trilateral Strategic Dialogue

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

American strategic thinking has begun to look beyond the traditional hub-and-spoke model of postwar alliances.

The Rise of the West

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Many would like to return to theroots of the conservative movement.

Asia's Challenges for the Next President

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A host of pressing Asia-Pacific issues will confront the new administration in January 2009.

Can This Man Save the LDP?

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, must quickly devise a realistic plan to reform Japan's economy and justify its global role if he and his Liberal Democratic Party are to survive.

Asia's Georgian Cold

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Russia's naked power grab in the Caucasus will have global repercussions, nowhere more so than in Asia.

Asia's "Democratic Crisis"

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The problems facing Asian democracy today are ones of implementation, not a question of the fundamental suitability of democracy for Asian cultures.

Vacancy at the Helm

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Japan is in for a rough ride in the coming months, and the United States may have significant problems with its key Asian ally.

Tears for Sears

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Like other companies before it, Sears has become a victim of its success in changing the business world.

Genghis Putin

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

While Washington continues to fixate on Iraq, a resurgent Russia is steadily expanding its influence in Eurasia.

Japan's Balancing Act

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Japan must weigh the economic and security consequences of closer ties with China against the risk of declining U.S. influence in Asia.

Engaging the East

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Bush administration has taken three small steps toaid America's position in East Asia; however, it is not enough.

Moving Backward in East Asia

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Some of America's most important bilateral alliancesare at risk of coming unmoored.

Wasting a Golden Chance

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

South Korea's new president islooking for friends in Washington.

Time for Trilateralism

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Anew trilateral agreementin East Asia is necessarytoreduce themisunderstanding among friends and rivals alike.

Caught Between Giant Elephants

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The South Korean presidential election may lead to an uptick in relations with the United States. Congress can do its part by endorsing a free trade pact.

Japan's Future

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What made Japan's prime minister, Shinzo Abe, resign?

A New Japan?

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

How Prime Minister Abe’s resignation could affect the United States.

A Second Chance for Japan's Leader

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is keeping his friends close and his enemies closer.

Japan in the Balance

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Across the Pacific, an American ally faces electoral trouble.

A Beautiful Country

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Japan continues to grow, defying the expectations of pessimists and triumphalists alike.

Japan Society

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

This book explores the central role that cultural exchange has played in the bilateral relationship between the United States and Japan.

Negotiating with Imperialism

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

This book offers a persuasive reading of the birth of modern Japan and its struggle to determine its future relations with the world.

Troubled Waters for the U.S.-Japan Alliance?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

The APEC Summit: A Future for Transpacific Regionalism?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

Japan's Election: Democratic Breakthrough?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0100

The Defense Budget and U.S. Strategy: Preferences, Priorities, and Risks

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100

Protecting the Seas: Maritime Security in the Asia Pacific, America's Interests, and ...

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Testing the Obama Administration: Implications of a North Korean Missile Launch

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +0100

Anchor Allies Adrift: Can the United States Depend on Japan and Great Britain?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +0100

Securing Freedom: A Report on the Future of the U.S.-Japanese Alliance

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0100

The Role of the U.S.-Japanese Alliance in a New Era

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Japanese Political Turmoil and the Implications for the U.S.-Japanese Alliance

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +0100

Trade Tsunami: Will U.S.-Japanese Trade Stay Afloat in a Global Crisis?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0100

Partners in Peril: How Will Japan's Economic Woes Affect the United States?

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100

Asian Economies in Transition: Will the United States Be Left Behind?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Taking It to the Next Level

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0100

U.S.-South Korean Relations: A New Era of Cooperation?

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:30:00 +0100

The North Korean Problem: Toward a Diplomatic Solution in 2008?

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:30:00 +0100

Asia 2012: Security Challenges and Opportunities for Development

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:00:00 +0100

China's Military and Security Activities Abroad

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

During the past decade, the Asian Maritime Domain has witnessed a host of security-related changes that point to an increasingly complex regional future.

Securing Freedom

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The United States and Japan must reorient their partnership to cooperate in supporting political and economic liberalization in the Asia Pacific.

Can Japan Thrive--or Survive?

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Despite its political sclerosis, economic stagnation, and demographic worries, Japan is a resilient nation that has much to contribute to the world.

A "Third Neighbor" Strategy for Asia

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

By serving as a disinterested "third neighbor" to put-upon allies in East Asia, the United States can strengthen liberalism and democracy in the region.

Time for Trilateralism?

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As the threats and challenges the United States faces in Asia evolve, we should work with South Korea and Japan's new leaders to launch a trilateral security initiative.

America's Asian Opportunity

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Political transitions in Asia are giving the United States a crucial opportunity to recast its Asia policy and rebuild alliances across the Pacific.

Who Is Japan's New Leader?

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A first look at the prospects of Yasuo Fukuda's premiership for the Japanese economy and its foreign affairs.

Can This Man Save the LDP?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, must quickly devise a realistic plan to reform Japan's economy and justify its global role if he and his Liberal Democratic Party are to survive.