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Publications: 148 items returned

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1. Japan's National Security Policy Infrastructure
   By Yuki Tatsumi ; November 10, 2008 The United States and Japan have been celebrating a transformation of the US-Japan alliance in recent years. But has Japan really changed as much as is oftern portrayed?
   The United States and Japan have been celebrating a transformation of the US-Japan alliance in recent years. But has Japan really changed as much as is oftern portrayed? As the United States continues to work with Japan to make the US-Japan alliance more functional, US policymakers must be aware of this gap.  
2. Strategic Yet Strained: US Force Realignment in Japan and its Effects on Okinawa
   By Yuki Tatsumi ; October 08, 2008 (191 pages) Strategic Yet Strained aims to analyze the broad set of issues that the US—Japan alliance faces as it tries to adjust to the post-9/11 strategic environment—and thereby maintain its relevance as the foundation of peace and stability in the Asia—Pacific region and beyond—through examining the ongoing bilateral efforts in realigning the US military presence in Okinawa.
   Strategic Yet Strained aims to analyze the broad set of issues that the US–Japan alliance faces as it tries to adjust to the post-9/11 strategic environment—and thereby maintain its relevance as the foundation of peace and stability in the Asia–Pacific region and beyond—through examining the ongoing bilateral efforts in realigning the US military presence in Okinawa.  
3. Japan's New Defense Establishment: Institutions, Capabilities and Implications
   Co-edited by Yuki Tatsumi and Andrew L. Oros ; March 30, 2007 No summary available.
    
4. The Dragon's Shadow: The Rise of China and Japan's New Nationalism
   By Benjamin L. Self ; December 10, 2006 No summary available.
    
5. US-PRC-ROK Triangle
   by Alan D. Romberg ; January 01, 2004 Different perspectives on the North Korean nuclear issue have magnified other, long-standing but growing strains in US-ROK relations to threaten the durability of the alliance and potentially the strategic stability of the Northeast Asian region.
   Different perspectives on the North Korean nuclear issue have magnified other, long-standing but growing strains in US-ROK relations to threaten the durability of the alliance and potentially the strategic stability of the Northeast Asian region. The virtual collapse of the 1994 Agreed Framework has revealed fissures in US-ROK views about the nature of the North Korean threat and the appropriate means for dealing with it. 
6. Japan's Nuclear Option: Security Politics, and Policy in the 21st Century
   Benjamin L. Self and Jeffrey W. Thompson, editors ; December 08, 2003 Will Japan-the only victim of atomic attack-decide to "go nuclear?" Despite deep-seated anti-nuclear sentiment among the Japanese public, the prospect of a nuclear-armed North Korea has inflamed speculation about Japan's own intentions and capabilities, particularly its plutonium reprocessing program.
   Will Japan-the only victim of atomic attack-decide to "go nuclear?" Despite deep-seated anti-nuclear sentiment among the Japanese public, the prospect of a nuclear-armed North Korea has inflamed speculation about Japan's own intentions and capabilities, particularly its plutonium reprocessing program. Change within Japan itself has intensified the concerns of those who are suspicious: the erosion of postwar pacifism has led to a new willingness to dispatch forces abroad, while threats in the regional and global security environment are inducing ever-closer cooperation with the United States in areas such as missile defense and counter-terrorism. 
7. Rein In at the Brink of the Precipice: American Policy Toward Taiwan and U.S.-PRC Relations
   by Alan D. Romberg ; October 22, 2003 Researched over the course of nearly two years, Rein In at the Brink of the Precipice draws extensively on the U.S.-PRC negotiating record and numerous interviews with key former U.S. officials to give a textured sense of U.S. Taiwan policy and its relation to overall Sino-American relations from the Nixon Administration through the present.
   Researched over the course of nearly two years, Rein In at the Brink of the Precipice draws extensively on the U.S.-PRC negotiating record and numerous interviews with key former U.S. officials to give a textured sense of U.S. Taiwan policy and its relation to overall Sino-American relations from the Nixon Administration through the present. It argues that U.S. leaders have on occasion been either inattentive to or unaware of the commitments undertaken with the People's Republic of China regarding Taiwan and, because of this, have unwittingly generated crises and could do so again. 
8. China and Missile Defense: Managing U.S.-PRC Strategic Relations
   by Alan D. Romberg and Michael McDevitt ; February 13, 2003 As the United States has considered options for a missile defense system, it was natural enough to focus first on gaining the acquiescence of Russia, its ABM Treaty partner.
   As the United States has considered options for a missile defense system, it was natural enough to focus first on gaining the acquiescence of Russia, its ABM Treaty partner. But the result is that China has been insufficiently taken into account. Unless greater attention is now directed to the PRC's possible reaction to missile defense and to the potentially significant implications of that reaction for U.S. national security the substantial achievements gained in bilateral relations over the years could be eroded. 
9. An Alliance for Engagement: Building Cooperation in Security Relations with China
   edited by Benjamin L. Self and Jeffrey W. Thompson ; September 11, 2002 This publication represents the culmination of a two-year project launched by The Henry L. Stimson Center to explore means to ameliorate security relations between Japan and China.
   This publication represents the culmination of a two-year project launched by The Henry L. Stimson Center to explore means to ameliorate security relations between Japan and China. A team of American and Japanese security specialists and a group of senior advisors were assembled in 2000 to explore how the United States and Japan could build a framework for security cooperation with China by enhancing their bilateral alliance. 
10. Chinese Perspectives on US Ballistic Missile Defense
    by Thomas Sanderson ; March 15, 2002 US notice of impeding abrogation of the ABM Treaty and the development of Ballistic Missle Defenses (BMD) has generated great concern in Beijing. China's small nuclear arsenal capable of striking the United States will be put in jeopardy, giving the United States a freer hand in Asian and worldwide affairs.
    US notice of impeding abrogation of the ABM Treaty and the development of Ballistic Missle Defenses (BMD) has generated great concern in Beijing. China's small nuclear arsenal capable of striking the United States will be put in jeopardy, giving the United States a freer hand in Asian and worldwide affairs. Despite the growing cultural and economic ties between the two nations, BMD is adding tension to this very important bilateral relationship, with significant consequences for regional and global issues. 

1. Japan’s Drift and its Implications for the US-Japan Alliance by Yuki Tatsumi
   by Tatsumi, Yuki ; July 26, 2010 In the House of Councillors (Upper House) election on July 11, the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) suffered a defeat. Missing the goal set by Prime Minister Kan Naoto, the DPJ gained only 44 seats.
   In the House of Councillors (Upper House) election on July 11, the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) suffered a defeat. Missing the goal set by Prime Minister Kan Naoto, the DPJ gained only 44 seats. The party’s inability to gain a single-party majority in the Upper House means that political instability in Tokyo will continue at least until the next House of Representatives (Lower House) election, which is unlikely to be held until the summer of 2013. US alliance managers must be prepared to deal with a partner that is unable to make difficult decisions for the foreseeable future. 
2. "All Economics Is Political: ECFA Front and Center"
   ByAlan D. Romberg ; May 11, 2010 "All Economics is Political: ECFA Front and Center " is a new essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 32 of the China Leadership Monitor
   "All Economics is Political: ECFA Front and Center " is a new essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 32 of the China Leadership Monitor 
3. "2010: The Winter of PRC Discontent" (Chinese)
   ByAlan D. Romberg ; March 09, 2010 Chinese-language translation of "2010: The Winter of PRC Discontent", a recent essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 31 of the China Leadership Monitor.
   Chinese-language translation of "2010: The Winter of PRC Discontent", a recent essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 31 of the China Leadership Monitor. 
4. "2010: The Winter of PRC Discontent"
   By Alan D. Romberg ; February 16, 2010 "2010: The Winter of PRC Discontent" is a new essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 31 of the China Leadership Monitor.
   "2010: The Winter of PRC Discontent" is a new essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 31 of the China Leadership Monitor. 
5. Interview in CNA with Stimson Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg on US Arms Sales to Taiwan (available in Chinese only)
   ByAlan D. Romberg ; December 17, 2009 In this interview with Central News Agency, Stimson Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg discusses US arms sales to Taiwan (available in Chinese only).
   In this interview with Central News Agency, Stimson Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg discusses US arms sales to Taiwan (available in Chinese only). 
6. Alan D. Romberg, "Cross-Strait Relations: Weathering the Storm"
   ByAlan D. Romberg ; November 17, 2009 "Cross-Strait Relations: Weathering the Storm" is a new essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 30 of the China Leadership Monitor.
   "Cross-Strait Relations: Weathering the Storm" is a new essay by Distinguished Fellow Alan D. Romberg from Issue 30 of the China Leadership Monitor. 
7. Alan D. Romberg: Obama's First Trip to China Will Highlight his China Policy
   ByAlan D. Romberg ; November 12, 2009 In this interview from the Central News Agency (Taiwan) Alan D. Romberg discusses President Obama's first trip to China and how the administration is framing its China policy.
   In this interview from the Central News Agency (Taiwan) Alan D. Romberg discusses President Obama's first trip to China and how the administration is framing its China policy. 
8. Alan D. Romberg CNA Interview
   By Alan D. Romberg ; August 04, 2009 Alan D. Romberg comments on arms sales to Taiwan in an interview with the Taiwan Central News Agency. (article in Chinese)
   Alan D. Romberg comments on arms sales to Taiwan in an interview with the Taiwan Central News Agency. (article in Chinese) 
9. Alan D. Romberg Comments on Ma Ying-jeou's First Year in Office
   ByAlan D. Romberg ; May 20, 2009 No summary available.
    
10. Alan D. Romberg: Taiwan Entry in the WHA - A Step in the Right Direction
    ByAlan D. Romberg ; May 04, 2009 No summary available.
     

1. The Cooperation between the U.S. and Japan on Our Respective Defense Exchanges with Other Countries to Improve the International Security Environment
   By Col. Tadashi Tabuchi ; November 15, 2007 No summary available.
    

1. Japanese Politics: More Drift
   By Yuki Tatsumi ; August 16, 2010 With the DPJ's defeat in the July election, political instability in Tokyo will continue at least until 2013. This should concern Washington. Japan’s prolonging drift is bad news not only for Japan and the United States, but also for the international community writ large.
   With the DPJ's defeat in the July election, political instability in Tokyo will continue at least until 2013. This should concern Washington. Japan’s prolonging drift is bad news not only for Japan and the United States, but also for the international community writ large. 
2. China’s Currency Dilemma
   ByRichard Cronin ; June 02, 2010 The U.S. wants China to allow its currency to appreciate against the U.S. dollar but has little ability to influence that decision. China has both short and longer term reasons for doing so, but turmoil in international financial markets and mixed and erratic data about the Chinese economy may cause Beijing to delay.
   The U.S. wants China to allow its currency to appreciate against the U.S. dollar but has little ability to influence that decision. China has both short and longer term reasons for doing so, but turmoil in international financial markets and mixed and erratic data about the Chinese economy may cause Beijing to delay. 
3. Recent Challenges to US Security Interests in Northeast Asia
   by Mullen, Kent ; April 08, 2010 Staunch allies and longtime foes alike have made the diplomatic situation in Northeast Asia challenging for the Obama Administration. While recent developments in the region may seem troubling for the US, it is important to understand their true implications for American interests going forward.
   Staunch allies and longtime foes alike have made the diplomatic situation in Northeast Asia challenging for the Obama Administration. While recent developments in the region may seem troubling for the US, it is important to understand their true implications for American interests going forward.  
4. US-Japan alliance at 50: heading into uncharted waters
   By Yuki Tatsumi ; February 16, 2010 After Yukio Hatoyama became the prime minister in September 2009, however, the US-Japan alliance seems to have entered a period of great uncertainty. In their efforts to explore ways to deepen the US-Japan alliance, Tokyo and Washington first must come to shared understanding of why the US-Japan alliance still matters today.
   After Yukio Hatoyama became the prime minister in September 2009, however, the US-Japan alliance seems to have entered a period of great uncertainty. In their efforts to explore ways to deepen the US-Japan alliance, Tokyo and Washington first must come to shared understanding of why the US-Japan alliance still matters today. 
5. US Arms Sales to Taiwan – Beijing Reacts Sharply
   By Alan D. Romberg ; February 01, 2010 The Obama Administration’s decision to sell Taiwan $6.4 billion worth of arms (primarily heavy-lift transportation helicopters and PAC-3 anti-missile systems) parallels a similar decision by the Bush Administration in October 2008. The PRC reaction this time, however, appears to be stronger.
   The Obama Administration’s decision to sell Taiwan $6.4 billion worth of arms (primarily heavy-lift transportation helicopters and PAC-3 anti-missile systems) parallels a similar decision by the Bush Administration in October 2008. The PRC reaction this time, however, appears to be stronger. The question is: Why? 
6. New Government in Japan—implication for US-Japan relations
   By Yuki Tatsumi ; September 03, 2009 On August 30 2009, Japanese voters overwhelmingly elected the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). While the August 30 election was mainly about domestic issues, how Yukio Hatoyama, his cabinet, and the DPJ tackle both domestic and international challenges Japan faces will still have a profound impact on Washington’s dealing with Tokyo.
   On August 30 2009, Japanese voters overwhelmingly elected the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). While the August 30 election was mainly about domestic issues, how Yukio Hatoyama, his cabinet, and the DPJ tackle both domestic and international challenges Japan faces will still have a profound impact on Washington’s dealing with Tokyo. 
7. Resetting the Peace Clock
   By Brittney Washington ; August 21, 2009 The 64th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has come and gone, but Japan’s “peace clock” has not run smoothly. Tension in East Asia, including North Korea’s nuclear program, has unsettled Japan’s concept of its national security.
   The 64th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has come and gone, but Japan’s “peace clock” has not run smoothly. Tension in East Asia, including North Korea’s nuclear program, has unsettled Japan’s concept of its national security. A younger generation of Japanese, highly supportive of the goal of global non-proliferation, will determine the future of the US-Japan alliance. 
8. North Korea’s Second Nuclear Test: A Test also for China and the United States
   By Alan D. Romberg ; May 26, 2009 North Korea’s nuclear test over the weekend, reportedly 10 to 20 times more powerful than Pyongyang’s first test in 2006, has already led to harsh global criticism and will produce yet another UN Security Council resolution of condemnation.
   North Korea’s nuclear test over the weekend, reportedly 10 to 20 times more powerful than Pyongyang’s first test in 2006, has already led to harsh global criticism and will produce yet another UN Security Council resolution of condemnation. The issue will be what sanctions are adopted and, even more important, implemented. Not only the United States, but China too, faces some difficult choices. 
9. Rethinking Northeast Asia
   By Alan D. Romberg ; November 21, 2008 Simultaneously nurturing bilateral relations with a rising China while reinvigorating relations with Japan and Korea—key American allies in Northeast Asia—will be a delicate but urgent challenge for the Obama Administration.
   Simultaneously nurturing bilateral relations with a rising China while reinvigorating relations with Japan and Korea—key American allies in Northeast Asia—will be a delicate but urgent challenge for the Obama Administration. Each relationship has its particular needs. But success on all fronts will also require that those relationships be addressed in a regional context when dealing with non-proliferation issues such as the denuclearization of North Korea, transnational issues such as climate change and energy security, or stable economic growth in a period of extreme financial stress. 
10. The Decision to De-list North Korea
    by Forgach, Leslie ; October 23, 2008 To break the impasse in the Six Party Talks, the U.S. removed North Korea from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. While the decision is a step towards the ultimate goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, it remains a source of tension in U.S.-Japan relations.
    To break the impasse in the Six Party Talks, the U.S. removed North Korea from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. While the decision is a step towards the ultimate goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, it remains a source of tension in U.S.-Japan relations.