Author Archive: J. Berkshire Miller
J. Berkshire Miller is a Founding Director of the Council on International Policy, a fellow on East Asia for the EastWest Institute and also Chair of the Japan-Korea Working Group for the Pacific Forum CSIS.
If TPP fails, China takes advantage
The slow-drag on the TPP is turning the attention of some in the region back to trade possibilities with China, writes J. Berkshire Miller for Al Jazeera English.
Why the Next President Must Focus on Asia
In his piece for TIME, the Council’s J. Berkshire Miller argues why one of the critical issues that needs to be addressed after the election in a bipartisan manner is maintaining—and indeed strengthening—the trajectory of US efforts to “rebalance” its resources and attention to the Asia-Pacific.
With Sanctions Lifted, South Korea Eyes Investment Links to Iran
In his latest for the World Politics Review, the Council’s J. Berkshire Miller discusses the post-sanctions increase in economic ties between Korea and Iran.
Russia vs. Japan: Asia’s Forgotten Island Fight
Mina Pollmann and J. Berkshire Miller discuss the island dispute between Russia and Japan in their latest for The National Interest.
Why Obama should visit Hiroshima
An Obama visit to Hiroshima would signal to the world the U.S. commitment to non-proliferation and disarmament, argues the Council’s J. Berkshire Miller in Al Jazeera.
Japan’s Africa ambitions
Japan should accentuate its strengths and continue the current diplomatic uptick which aligns with Africa’s growth, argues the CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller in his latest for Al Jazeera.
Trump’s Base Politics in Asia
In his latest for Foreign Affairs, the Council’s J. Berkshire Miller highlights the importance of America’s alliances in the Asia Pacific amid Donald Trump’s assertions to the contrary.
Australia’s China gamble
J. Berkshire Miller discusses Australia’s balancing act with China and the United States in his latest for Al Jazeera.
Hostage situation in Syria puts pressure on the Japanese government
In his analysis for the Economist, J. Berkshire Miller discusses how a recent hostage crisis in Syria is adding pressure to the government of Japan.
Japan needs better security intelligence
The CIP’s J. Berkshire Miller provides analysis as to why Japan needs to enhance its security intelligence.