Japan Chair
The mission of the CSIS Japan Chair is to be the leading source of analytic insight and policy-relevant research on Japan, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and Japan’s leadership on the global stage
About Us
The Japan Chair was established to provide a venue in Washington, DC for the study of U.S.-Japan relations and to increase mutual understanding. As Japan's role in Asian and global affairs continues to grow, the Japan Chair is charting a strategic agenda for the U.S.-Japan relationship. The Japan Chair is a unique platform to raise awareness of U.S.-Japan policy issues in a bilateral, regional and global context.
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- Lauren Mosely
- Program Manager, Japan Chair
- LMosely@csis.org
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- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- ASchwartz@csis.org
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- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
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Featured Event
Outlook for U.S.-Japan Relations: Perspectives from Japanese Legislators
Featured Analysis

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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal
Critical Questions by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025

Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance
Commentary by Motoshi Tomita — May 30, 2025

Potential for U.S.-Japan Cooperation on Supply-Chain Resilience for Clean Energy Technologies
Commentary by Ikuo Nishimura — May 30, 2025

Innovation, Investment, and Influence: Advancing U.S.-Japan Energy Leadership Abroad
Commentary by Nick Lombardo — May 30, 2025

Mobilizing U.S.-Japan Private Finance to Power the Energy Transition
Commentary by Jennifer Schuch-Page — May 30, 2025
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Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal
Podcast Episode by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025

Understanding Trump’s Decision to Approve the Nippon Steel Deal
Critical Questions by Kristi Govella — June 16, 2025
Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance
Commentary by Motoshi Tomita — May 30, 2025
Innovation, Investment, and Influence: Advancing U.S.-Japan Energy Leadership Abroad
Commentary by Nick Lombardo — May 30, 2025
Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance
Podcast Episode by Motoshi Tomita — May 30, 2025

Innovation, Investment, and Influence: Advancing U.S.-Japan Energy Leadership Abroad
Podcast Episode by Nick Lombardo — May 30, 2025

Potential for U.S.-Japan Cooperation on Supply-Chain Resilience for Clean Energy Technologies
Podcast Episode by Ikuo Nishimura — May 30, 2025

How to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation?
Podcast Episode by Sumiko Takeuchi — May 30, 2025

Potential for U.S.-Japan Cooperation on Supply-Chain Resilience for Clean Energy Technologies
Commentary by Ikuo Nishimura — May 30, 2025
How to Accelerate Clean Energy Innovation?
Commentary by Sumiko Takeuchi — May 30, 2025