The second Trump administration's first year showcased policy activities of such size and scope that surprised allies, competitors, and observers alike. The new Japanese government will have many challenges entering office. However, the new prime minister, along with people in both Tokyo and Washington, now have a clearer understanding of the White House's priorities and methods. It is time to think about more effective means of engagement going forward. This talk will look ahead to a new year of US-Japan relations. It will identify points of cooperation, differences, and potential opportunities in all areas—economics, security, and regional/international diplomacy. And it will emphasize how, with new dynamics in US-Japan relations, how those committed to this bilateral relationship should find more effective ways of demonstrating its impact, both in Washington DC and elsewhere in America.
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