Strengthening Deterrence: Parliamentary Perspectives on Japan’s Defense Strategy

May 3, 2023 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

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The CSIS Japan Chair, in collaboration with Japan Center for Economic Research (JCER), cordially invites you to

Strengthening Deterrence: Parliamentary Perspectives on Japan's Defense Strategy. 

With the revision of three key security documents in December 2022, Japan is charting a new course in its national defense strategy. Please join the CSIS Japan Chair on Wednesday, May 3, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am for a conversation with legislative leaders from Japan who will discuss the road ahead.

Opening Remarks: 

Dr. John J. Hamre, CSIS President and CEO, and Langone Chair in American Leadership

Panel Discussion Featuring: 

Onodera Itsunori, Member of the House of RepresentativesChairperson for the Research Commission on Security with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Former Minister of Defense

Otsuka Taku, Member of the House of Representatives, Deputy Chairperson for the Research Council (National Defense, Judicial Affairs), LDP and Former State Minister of Finance

Kokuba Konosuke, Member of the House of Representatives, Director of the National Defense Division, LDP and Former Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs.

Moderated by:  

Christopher B. Johnstone, Senior Advisor and Japan Chair

This event is at capacity and due to space restrictions, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate additional in-person attendance. We encourage you to please join us by watching online.

This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.

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John J. Hamre
CSIS President and CEO, and Langone Chair in American Leadership
Member of the House of Representatives, Japan; Chairperson, Research Commission on Security, LDP
Member of the House of Representatives, Japan; Deputy Chairperson, Research Council (National Defense, Judicial Affairs), LDP
Member of the House of Representatives, Japan; Director, National Defense Division, LDP