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Sheila A. Smith is the John E. Merow Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s Asian Studies Department. Her research focuses on Japanese politics, defense policy, and the U.S.-Japan alliance. She earned her MA and PhD in political science from Columbia University. Smith chairs the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission and advises the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON). She has authored influential books, including Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power, and contributes regularly to the CFR blog Asia Unbound. Her recent work analyzes Japan’s evolving security posture under emerging geopolitical challenges, particularly amid U.S. leadership transitions and China’s rise. Smith frequently advises policymakers and appears in major media outlets, offering insights on Asia-Pacific security dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Columbia University
- MA in Political Science, Columbia University
Research Interests: Japan’s foreign policy, U.S.-Japan alliance, China-Japan relations, defense strategy, and regional security in Asia. Her work emphasizes Japan’s strategic adjustments in response to shifting U.S. administrations and rising regional tensions.
Recent Articles Trends: Focus on U.S.-Japan bilateral relations under Trump’s second term, Japan’s defense modernization, and regional security dynamics involving China and North Korea. Articles highlight Japan’s balancing act between U.S. demands and domestic political constraints.
Labs/Teams: Serves on the board of Georgetown’s Journal of Asian Affairs and advises the Mansfield Foundation’s U.S.-Japan Next Generation Leaders Program.
