Nick Szechenyi
Vice president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and senior fellow in the Japan Chair at CSIS, providing expert analysis on Japan's election, defense policy, and regional strategy.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 18min
Emergency Episode: PM Takaichi's Landslide Victory in Japan
Nick Szechenyi, vice president of Geopolitics and senior fellow on Japan at CSIS, breaks down Sanae Takaichi’s landslide win. He covers Japan’s rapid defense spending push. He explores fiscal tradeoffs and public support. He assesses Japan‑China tensions and deepening U.S.‑Japan ties. He examines Takaichi’s strategic continuity with Abe and what to watch next.
