James L. Schoff
Carnegie Endowment
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Past articles by James:
A Precarious Triangle: U.S.-China Strategic Stability and Japan
Dialogue in various formats—bilateral, trilateral, and multilateral—will not eliminate some fundamentally conflicting views and the misalignment of perceived national interests among China, Japan, and the United States, but it can help to reduce the risk and the cost of ill-advised defense investments. → Read More
Weighing Bad Options: Past Diplomacy With North Korea and Alliance Options Today
Two veteran diplomats deeply involved with the last set of intense negotiations with North Korea will discuss their experiences and consider options in light of today’s dynamics, and will be joined by both U.S. and Japanese experts. → Read More
Five Things to Know About Japan’s Possible Acquisition of Strike Capability
Will Japan finally move toward acquiring offensive strike capabilities for the first time since World War II? → Read More
Can the EU-Japan Deal Prompt a U.S. Recalibration on Trade?
Brussels and Tokyo are stepping up at a time when Washington is retrenching from its traditional leadership role on global trade issues. → Read More
The Challenges for Japan of a Nuclear Crisis at North Korea’s Yongbyon Facility
A nuclear accident at North Korea’s Yongbyon Facility could leave Japan vulnerable to airborne radioactive fallout, requiring Japan to cooperate with North Korea and other nations to manage disaster. → Read More
Should America Share the“Spear” With Japan?
The Japanese debate over acquiring missile strike capabilities needs to consider the broader alliance framework. → Read More
The Continuing Evolution of a Post-Cold War U.S.-Japan Alliance
The start of a new U.S. administration is an opportune time to recalibrate the U.S.-Japan alliance to keep it relevant and productive. → Read More
With Abe Visit, Trump, U.S. Need to Get to What Counts with Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe must strike a delicate balance with new U.S. president Donald Trump to enhance strong bilateral defense ties, protect a mutually beneficial economic relationship, and maintain support for a rules-based global order. → Read More
Online Q&A on the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Senior Fellow James Schoff will participate in a Reddit AMA to discuss the factors that have shaped the post-Cold War U.S.-Japan alliance and how the alliance can move forward in 2017 and beyond → Read More
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
At the current juncture of global uncertainty and diversified threats to prosperity, the United States and Japan should work to incorporate their full range of cooperation in more direct service of comprehensive national strategies. → Read More
James Schoff on U.S.-Japan Relations
Carnegie Senior Fellow James L. Schoff discusses his research on U.S.-Japan relations and regional engagement, Japanese politics and security, and the private sector’s role in Japanese policymaking. (Runtime - 21:57) → Read More
Uncommon Alliance for the Common Good: The United States and Japan After the Cold War
At the current juncture of global uncertainty and diversified threats to prosperity, the United States and Japan should work to incorporate their full range of cooperation in more direct service of comprehensive national strategies. → Read More
Alliance Policy for Today’s North Korea
This half-day conference brings together experts on North Korea from the United States and Japan to sift through the latest information on North Korea’s economy, military, and society. → Read More
Global Internet Policy and the U.S.-Japan Alliance
The topic of information and communication technologies diplomacy has been a dynamic aspect of U.S.-Japan cooperation since the launch of a U.S.-Japan Policy Cooperation Dialogue on the Internet Economy in 2010. → Read More
Robotics Diplomacy and the U.S.-Japan Alliance
The United States and Japan are both seeking help from private industries to develop high-tech robots that can perform both civilian and military functions. → Read More
U.S.-ASEAN Relations: Hiding in Plain Sight
Close U.S.-Japan coordination before and after the upcoming ASEAN summit can help overcome the many pressing economic, security, and social challenges the association faces. → Read More
Getting Japan–South Korea Relations Back on Track
Historical disputes continue to strain relations between Japan and South Korea, but their shared strategic interests and common values offer hope for reconciliation. → Read More