Mireya Solís

3 weeks ago | brookings.edu | Doug Bandow |Brian Blankenship |Mireya Solís |Thomas Wright

As the Trump administration surpasses 100 days in office, President Donald Trump’s approach to allies and partners around the world has been a subject of significant debate. To his supporters, Trump is implementing long-overdue efforts to ensure greater burden-sharing and less dependence on America for other countries’ security. To his detractors, Trump’s approach is transactional, chaotic, and a drain on American influence in the world.

Feb 18, 2025 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Shiro Armstrong |Mireya Solís |Shujiro Urata

1 Introduction New geopolitical realities are reshaping the world economy. The United States and China have moved away from an era of engagement to one of great power rivalry. Under Xi Jinping, China has doubled down on state intervention to achieve self-sufficiency in core technologies and has flexed its economic influence abroad through carrots (such as infrastructure finance) and sticks (economic coercion).

Oct 30, 2024 | brookings.edu | Mireya Solís

In one day, Japanese voters transformed the politics of the land. What still appeared as a low probability scenario a few weeks ago—the ruling coalition losing its majority in the Lower House election of October 27—became an indelible reality. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan’s historically dominant political force, and its long-term coalition ally, the Komeito party, were clobbered in the polls.

Sep 16, 2024 | brookings.edu | Mireya Solís

The direction of U.S. foreign economic policy—and with it the ability of the United States to renew its leadership in Asia—will be shaped by the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. The region is laser-focused on whether the United States can find a way to both offer meaningful economic engagement and compete responsibly with China. The next administration’s choices will have profound consequences for the U.S. position in this critical region.

Apr 5, 2024 | brookings.edu | Mireya Solís

Washington is ready to roll out the red carpet for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit starting on April 10. It promises to be a whirlwind of activity. Kishida will participate in a leader’s summit and state dinner, address a joint meeting of Congress (Kishida will be the ever to do so), and pair his visit with a trilateral summit of Japan, the United States, and the Philippines.